Snapper Walk Behing Mower Manual

DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS for EUROPEAN SNAPPER

21" CAST ALUMINUM REAR DISCHARGE 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 3 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 and unfold handle. Do

this carefully to prevent cables from hanging up or

becoming kinked. It will be necessary to remove

cardboard isolators between the handles and knobs.

Tighten Handle Knobs securely. See Figure 1.

STEP 2: Hold blade control bail down and at the same

time, pull engine rope handle and wrap pull cord into rope

guides that are located on handles. See Figure 1.

STEP 3: 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.

FIGURE 1

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 4: With grass catcher and catcher frame assembly

upside down (plastic bottom turned up), insert bag frame

assembly into catcher as shown in Figure 2. 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 2

STEP 5: 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 3.

FIGURE 3

INSTRUCTION No. 7-3088 (REV. 1, 8/24/01)

BLADE CONTROL

WHEEL DRIVE

CONTROL

ROD

ENDS DISCHARGE DOOR

TABS

GRASS CATCHER

BOTTOM OF

GRASS

CATCHER

HANDLE

SLIDE FRAME ALL

THE WAY INTO

GRASS CATCHER

EDGE STRIPS:

ATTACH STRIPS TO

FRAME.

CABLE CLIPS

UPPER

ROPE

GUIDE

LOWER

ROPE

GUIDE

CURVED HEAD

BOLTS

ENGINE

ROPE

WARNING

DO NOT over fill battery with electrolyte. Shield the

positive terminal with terminal cover located on

battery harness. This prevents metal from touching

the positive terminal which could cause sparks. The

electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive gas.

Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when

charging battery or when handling electrolyte or

battery. Electrolyte (acid) is a highly corrosive liquid.

Wear eye protection. Wash affected areas immediately

after having eye or skin contact with electrolyte (acid).

Battery acid is corrosive. Rinse empty acid containers

with water and mutilate before discarding. If acid is

spilled on battery, bench, or clothing, etc., Flush with

clear water and neutralize with baking soda. DO NOT

attempt to charge battery while installed on the walk

behind. DO NOT use “BOOST” chargers on the

battery.

STEP 6: ACTIVATING AND CHARGING BATTERY

Electric start models are shipped with a Battery Kit. The

kit includes a dry charged battery, hardware, harness,

battery charger, electrolyte (acid) and instructions.

The battery requires activation and charging prior to

being installed on the mower. The electrolyte is a very

dangerous, corrosive and poisonous liquid. Follow very

carefully, all instructions and warnings provided with the

kit.

IMPORTANT: Only use battery charger provided with the

kit to charge battery.

1. Remove battery from carton.

2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non-

concrete surface.

3. Remove sealing tape from top of battery, exposing

cells.

4. Prepare electrolyte and fill cells, following instructions

provided with the electrolyte.

5. Install strip of battery plugs making sure that each

plug is fully seated and each cell is sealed.

6. Slow charge battery for a minimum of 18 hours using

charger provided with kit, being careful to observe

correct charger and battery polarity.

7. Loosen bolts that secure battery bracket to deck.

Slide battery into battery bracket. Tighten bracket bolts

securely. See Figure 4.

8. Connect battery harness to main harness. See

Figure 4.

FIGURE 4

MAIN HARNESS

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

ENGINE HARNESS

BATTERY

BRACKET

BATTERY

POSITIVE

TERMINAL

COVER

BATTERY

HARNESS

DEALER PRE-SALE CHECKLIST for SNAPPER21" CAST ALUMINUM

REAR DISCHARGE 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.

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

_____ BLADE retaining bolt(s) checked and tighten securely.

_____ BATTERY, electrolyte added to proper level, charged and installed. All cables connected (Electric Start Models).

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. 7-3088 (I.R. 9/17/99)

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