Snapper WALK BEHIND MOWER Manual

DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS for SNAPPER

21" REAR DISCHARGE COMMERCIAL WALK BEHIND MOWERS

This SNAPPER Walk Behind Mower uses a handle engine control bail system to kill the engine for the SAFETY

of the operator. These mowers are designed for quick set-up. The checklist on Page 4 should be filled out by

the dealer as the items are checked off and/or performed and the Consumer/Operator Product Registration card

filled out and sent to the Customer Service department at SNAPPER when completed. CAUTION: Cutting blades

are extremely sharp. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working with blades. Be careful to avoid

cutting yourself on sharp edges of blade.

STEP 1: Remove unit from carton. Remove packing

material from unit and unfold handles. Do this carefully to

prevent cables from hanging up or becoming kinked.

STEP 2: The bolts attaching the lower handle to the

handle brackets are for shipping purposes only. Remove

those bolts, and insert two curved head bolts out through

each handle bracket and lower handle tube, securing

with internal lock washers and nylon lock nuts. Tighten

securely. See Figure 1.

STEP 3: Remove the two shipping bolts (one each side)

attaching the upper handle to the lower handle. Replace

each with a curved head bolt, inserting out through each

side, and securing with an internal lock washer and a

nylon lock nut. Tighten securely. See Figure 1.

STEP 4: Secure control cables along each side of handle

assembly with four cable clips, positioning them as

shown in Figure 1. Make sure that cables are set into

relief loops in cable clips. Once clips are installed, make

sure that all controls operate without binding.

FIGURE 1

STEP 5: Pull blade control bail against handle and at the

same time, pull engine rope handle and slip pull cord into

rope guide located on handle. See Figure 2.

STEP 6: Install Operator Console onto upper handle with

four 1/4-20 x 1/2” torx screws. Also, firmly press control

knobs onto engine speed and ground speed control levers.

(NOTE: Both knobs are identical.) See Figure 2.

FIGURE 2

STEP 7: Remove hairpin from cable mounting stud on

back of wheel control lever. Slip ring end of cable onto

stud, and replace hair pin. See Figure 3.

FIGURE 3

STEP 8: Tip mower back against the upper handle to gain

access to cutting blade. Remove foam shipping block

from cutting blade. This must be removed before starting

the engine.

INSTRUCTION No. 2-9918 (I.R. 8/14/04)

BLADE CONTROL

RECOIL ROPE

HANDLE

CONTROL

KNOBS

OPERATOR

CONSOLE

LOWER

HANDLE

UPPER

HANDLE

CABLE CLIPS

(2 EACH SIDE)

HANDLE BRACKETS

HAIR PIN

CABLE

RING END

WHEEL

DRIVE

CONTROL

UPPER

HANDLE

STUD

IMPORTANT: This mower is shipped with the recycling

plug installed. The plug must be removed if the mower

is operated with grass catcher. DO NOT start or operate

this mower without the plug or the entire grass catcher

in place.

STEP 9: With grass catcher and catcher frame

assembly upside down (plastic bottom turned up), insert

bag frame assembly into catcher as shown in Figure 4.

Fasten "C" shaped plastic edge strip located on front of

bag around frame assembly on all four sides. Make sure

edge strip is fastened securely.

FIGURE 4

STEP 10: Install grass catcher to mower as follows: Lift

discharge door, then grasp handle and hold grass

catcher/frame up while placing rod ends over tabs at rear

of mower deck. Release discharge door. See Figure 5.

FIGURE 5

LIFT ROD

ENDS OVER

TABS

LIFT DISCHARGE

DOOR

TABS

GRASS

CATCHER

BOTTOM OF

GRASS

CATCHER

HANDLE

SLIDE FRAME ALL

THE WAY INTO

GRASS CATCHER

EDGE STRIPS:

ATTACH STRIPS TO

FRAME.

CATCHER

HANDLE

NOTES

___________________________________________________________________

DEALER PRE-SALE CHECKLIST for SNAPPER 21" REAR DISCHARGE

COMMERCIAL WALK BEHIND MOWERS

The following must be accomplished prior to sale. Refer to the previous pages in this instruction for detailed

set-up instructions. Review this checklist with purchaser. Check ( √) items actually performed and signed on

checklist.

SET-UP CHECKLIST

_____ FOAM SHIPPING BLOCK removed from cutting blade.

_____ UPPER HANDLE & LOWER HANDLE secured in place and hardware tightened securely.

_____ OPERATOR CONSOLE installed and CONTROL KNOBS pressed firmly in place.

_____ WHEEL DRIVE CABLE connected.

_____ SIDE CHUTE, RECYCLING PLUG or GRASS CATCHER installed on mower.

_____ BLADE retaining bolt(s) checked and tighten securely. (30 to 40 ft. lbs. recommended.)

LUBRICATION

_____ ENGINE OIL added to bring level up to full mark on 4-cycle engines (Refer to Engine Manual).

_____ OIL mixed with FUEL in specified ratio (2 Cycle Engines Only).

OPERATIONAL TEST

_____ ENGINE started, engine control settings checked and adjusted as needed.

_____ WHEEL DRIVE checked for proper operation and adjusted as needed (Self-Propelled Models).

_____ GROUND SPEED control checked (Self-Propelled Models).

CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) COMPLIANCE TEST

_____ BLADE CONTROL stops engine when released.

DEALER’S RECORDS & FINAL CHECK

_____ PERSONALLY HANDED Operator’s Manual & Mower Safety Booklet to purchaser.

_____ INSTRUCTED purchaser to read and follow instructions in Operator’s Manual.

_____ DEMONSTRATED proper starting procedure and operation of mower to purchaser.

_____ INSTRUCTED purchaser how to service air cleaner, maintain oil level (4-cycle), or mix oil (2-cycle).

_____ ASSISTED purchaser in completing Product Registration Card.

CONSUMER/OPERATOR PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD

Purchase Date ___________________ Model ________________________Serial No. ________________________

Retailers Name ___________________________________ Signature _____________________________________

Address _____________________________________ City _____________________ State ________Zip _______

MOWER WILL BE USED COMMERCIALLY? ______ YES ______NO

Purchaser’s Name _________________________________ Signature _____________________________________

Address ____________________________________ City _____________________ State ________Zip ________

IMPORTANT: This form is to be retained by the Dealer for future reference regarding Warranty, proof of

purchase, traceability for product recall or service, etc. Complete the Product Registration Card and Mail to

Customer Service Department at SNAPPER, P.O. BOX 1379, McDonough, Georgia, 30253.

INSTRUCTION No. 2-9918 (I.R. 8/14/04)

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