Snapper SXD19SSWM82 User manual

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19'' 82V Cordless StepSense Lawn Mower
2691725 / SXD19SSWM82
1688050 & 80082816 / SXD19SSWM82K
Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
Owner’s Manual
TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-800-317-7833
www.snapper.com

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Lawn Mower Specications......................................................................2
Safety Information....................................................................................3
Symbols ...................................................................................................8
Features and Controls............................................................................10
Assembly ............................................................................................... 11
Operation ...............................................................................................18
Maintenance ..........................................................................................25
Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal...................................................29
Troubleshooting......................................................................................30
Warranty ................................................................................................ 31
Exploded View .............................................................................................34
Parts List ......................................................................................................35
LAWN MOWER SPECIFICATIONS
19’’ 82V CORDLESS STEPSENSE LAWN MOWER
Battery type ................................................................82V*Lithium-ion
No-load speed ..................................................................... 2800 RPM
Self-propelled speed .................................. 1.6 ~ 4.9 fps (0.5 ~ 1.5 m/s)
Deck size ....................................................................... 19” (48.26 cm)
Height adjustments ..............................................1" - 4” (2.5 - 10.2 cm)
Torque (for the blade bolt) .................................. 24-27 lb-ft (33-37 Nm)
Functions ...............................3-in-1: Mulch, side discharge or rear bag
Weight (without battery) ...................................................66 lbs (30 kg)
CONTENTS
Disclaimer: * Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a
workload) is 82 volts. Nominal voltage is 72 volts.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing
objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING
When using electric lawn mowers, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and personal injury, including
the following:
1. GENERAL OPERATION
• Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t use lawn mowers in damp or wet
locations. Never operate lawn mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your
footing; walk, never run.
• Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept a safe distance from
work area.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught
in moving parts. The wearing of protective gloves and safety footwear is
recommended.
• Use the Correct Appliance – Do not use lawn mower for any job except
that for which it is intended.
• Don’t Force Lawn Mower – It will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
• Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Stay Alert – Do not operate the lawn mower when you are tired. Pay
attention to what you are doing. Use common sense.
• Store Idle Lawn Mower Indoors – When not in use, lawn mower should be
stored in an indoor dry and locked-up place – out of reach of children.
• Maintain Lawn Mower With Care – Keep cutting edges sharp and clean
for best and safest performance.
• Obey instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
• If lawn mower strikes a foreign object, do the steps that follow:
i) Stop lawn mower. Release the switch.
ii) Remove battery.
iii) Inspect for damage.
iv) Repair any damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower.
• Use identical replacement blades only.
• Don’t use the lawn mower in rain. Do not charge lawn mower in rain, or in
wet locations.
• Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning, or removing
material from the lawn mower.
• Use only approved replacement batteries, other batteries may cause
injury or damage to the lawn mower. For use only with Briggs & Stratton
batteries BSB2AH82 or BSB4AH82 or BSB5AH82 and Briggs & Stratton
charger BSRC82 or BSSC82.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a re. The cell may explode. Check with
local codes for disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and
may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with
conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or
conductor may overheat and cause burns.
• Read, understand, and obey all instructions on the lawn mower and in the
manual(s) before starting.
• Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to
operate this lawn mower.
• Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries to
persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of
all objects prior to each mowing. Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
wire, toys, etc., which could be thrown by the blade. Stay behind the
handle when the engine (motor) is running.
• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. Stop lawn mower
if anyone enters the area.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Do not operate lawn mower barefooted or while wearing sandals. Always
wear substantial footwear.
• Do not pull lawn mower backward unless absolutely necessary. Always
look down and behind before and while moving backward.
• Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward
the operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches etc.) in place and working.
Do not operate lawn mower without the entire grass catcher, discharge
guard, rear guard, or other safety protective devices in place and working.
• Never leave a running lawn mower unattended.
• Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before
removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute.
• Operate lawn mower only in daylight or good articial light.
• Do not operate lawn mower while under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• Disengage the drive system, if so equipped, before starting the unit.
• If the lawn mower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the unit and
check for the cause immediately. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
• Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
Always wear eye protection when operating lawn mower. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
• See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of
accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.
2. SLOPE OPERATION
• Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can
result in severe injury. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If
you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
• Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven
terrain could cause a slip and fall accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Poor footing could
cause a slip and fall accident.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
3. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of
children. Children are often attracted to the lawn mower and the mowing
activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a
responsible adult.
• Stay alert, and turn the lawn mower off if a child or any other person
enters the mowing area.
• Never allow children to operate the lawn mower.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your view of a child who may run
into the path of the lawn mower.
4. SERVICE
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight in order to be sure that the lawn
mower is in safe working condition.
• Never remove or tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation
regularly. Never do anything to interfere with the intended function of a
safety device or to reduce the protection provided by a safety device.
• Keep lawn mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build up. Allow
lawn mower to cool before storing.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the motor. Thoroughly inspect the lawn
mower for any damage. Repair any damage before operating the lawn
mower.
• Never make any adjustments or repairs with the motor running.
• Always remove battery pack from lawn mowers before adjusting, cleaning,
or repairing.
• Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and
replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.
• Lawn mower blades are sharp, and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear
gloves, and use extra caution when servicing.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING(PROPOSITION65)
This lawn mower contains a chemical known to the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products,
and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks
that are specially designed to lter out microscopic particles.

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Some of the following symbols may be used on this lawn mower. Please
study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols
will allow you to operate the lawn mower better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
min Minutes Time
Alternating
Current Type of current
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
n
o
No Load Speed Rational speed, at no load
Class II
Construction Double-insulated construction
/min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits etc., per minute
Wet Conditions
Alert
Do not expose to rain or use in damp
locations.
Read The
Operator’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury,user must
read and understand operator’s manual
before using this lawn mower.
Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.
Eye Protection
Always wear eye protection with side
shields marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1 when operating this equipment.
Keep Hands and
Feet Away
Keep hands and feet away from blade
and cutting area.
No Reach Do not reach hands or feet under lawn
mower deck.
SYMBOLS

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SYMBOLS
No Slope
Do not operate on inclines greater than
15º. Mow across the face of slopes,
never up and down.
Keep Bystanders
Away
Keep all bystanders at least 100 ft.
away.
Ricochet
Pay attention that bystanders are not
injured through foreign objects thrown
from the lawn mower.
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of
risk associated with this lawn mower.
SYMBOLS SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
CAUTION (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a
situation that may result in property damage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Fig. 1
Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn
mower. Compare the illustration in Figure 1 to your lawn mower in order to
familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Lower handle
StepSense
self-propel button
Grass catcher bag
Rear cover
Battery door
Side discharge
cover
Rear wheel
Mulching plug
Side discharge
chute
Front wheel
Safety lock-out button
Bail lever
Upper handle

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UNPACKING
• Carefully remove the lawn mower and any accessories from the box.
Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.
• Inspect the lawn mower carefully to make sure no breakage or damage
occurred during shipping.
• Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected
and satisfactorily operated the lawn mower.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-317-7833 for
assistance.
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this lawn mower until the
parts are replaced. Using a lawn mower with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify this lawn mower or create accessories not
recommended for use with this lawn mower. Any such alteration or
modication is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to
possible serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not insert battery until assembly is complete and you are ready to mow.
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always
remove the battery pack from the lawn mower when assembling parts.
WARNING
Never operate the lawn mower without the proper safety devices in place
and working. Never operate the lawn mower with damaged safety devices.
Operation of this lawn mower with damaged or missing parts could result in
serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY

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ASSEMBLY
Fig. 2
UNFOLDING AND ADJUSTING LOWER HANDLE
(See Figure 2)
WARNING
Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing
an unsafe operating condition.
• Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle.
• If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
• Pull and rotate the handle knobs (1) 90° on both sides to loosen the lower
handles (2) on both sides.
• Move the lower handles to the operating position. You may raise or lower
the handles to a position comfortable for you. There are 3 positions for
you to choose. Release the handle knobs to lock the lower handles into
position.
Note: Make sure both sides are set at the same position for proper assembly.
(1)
(2)

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INSTALLING THE UPPER HANDLE (See Figure 3)
• Align the mounting holes on the upper handle (1) and the lower handle
(2). Insert the bolts (3) and use the knobs (4) to tighten them. Repeat the
operation on the other side.
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 3
(1)
(2)
(4) (4)
(3) (3)

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(2) Fig. 4
ASSEMBLY
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG (See Figure 4)
• To remove the mulching plug, lift the rear cover (1).
• Grasp the handle (2) of the mulching plug. Lift and pull the mulching plug
out using the handle.
• The mulching plug (3) is inserted at an angle, so it requires some force to
remove it.
• The mulching plug must be removed in order to install the grass catcher
bag.
• The mulching plug must be re-installed when the grass catcher bag is
removed.
(3)
(1)

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ASSEMBLY
Fig. 5
(1)
(5)
(2)
(3)
(3)
(4)
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER BAG (See Figure 5)
• Lift the rear cover (1).
• Lift the grass catcher (4) by its handle (2) and place under the rear cover
so that the hooks (3) on the grass catcher are seated on the door rod (5).
• Release the rear cover. When installed correctly, the hooks on the grass
catcher will extend through the openings on the rear cover.
NOTE: When using the grass catcher, do not install either the side discharge
deector or the mulching plug.

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ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE (See Figure 6)
• Lift the side discharge cover (1).
• Align the grooves (2) on the discharge chute (3) with the pins (4) on the
underside of the discharge cover.
• Lower the discharge chute until the hooks on the lawn mower deck are
secured in the openings in the discharge chute.
• Release the side discharge cover.
NOTE: When using the side discharge chute, remove the grass catcher bag
but keep mulch plug installed.
Fig. 6
(1)
(3)
(2)
(4)

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Fig. 7
ASSEMBLY
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK (See Figure 7)
• Lift and hold up the battery door (1).
• Align the battery (2) with the lawn mower’s battery port.
• Make sure the battery release button (3) snaps in place and that battery is
fully seated and secure in the lawn mower before beginning operation.
• Close the door.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK (See Figure 7)
• Release the bail lever to stop the lawn mower.
• Open the battery door (1).
• Press the battery release button (3) on the lawn mower. This will cause
the battery (2) to raise out of the tool slightly.
• Remove battery from the lawn mower.
(3)
(1)
(2)

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OPERATION
STARTING/STOPPING THE LAWN MOWER (See Figure 8)
To start the motor:
• Open the battery door. Insert the battery.
• Press and hold the safety lock-out button (1).
• Pull the bail lever (2) upward to the handle to start the lawn mower.
• Release the button.
To stop the motor:
• Release the bail lever.
STEPSENSE SELF-PROPEL SYSTEM (See Figure 8)
This lawn mower features our exclusive StepSense self-propel system, which
allows you to mow at speeds that are innitely adjustable to your walking
pace.
• Move the StepSense self-propel button (3) to the unlocked position to turn
on the StepSense self-propel feature.
Fig. 8
(1)
(2)
(3)
Unlock

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OPERATION
Soft-Start
This LI-ION lawn mower is equipped with a “soft-start” feature. When initially
starting up, the lawn mower will take approx. 3 seconds to get up to full
speed. If the lawn mower does not initially start: Remove the battery and
check under the lawn mower deck to make sure there is nothing obstructing
the blade and that the blade can spin freely by hand. Even a small amount of
grass on start up will prevent the "soft-start" from turning the lawn mower on.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to override the operation of the safety lock-out button or bail
lever.
WARNING
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into
the eyes, which can cause severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses
while operating the lawn mower and while performing any adjustments or
repairs.
INSPECT THE CUTTING AREA. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, and other
debris that might be thrown by the rotating blades.

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CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 9)
When shipped, the wheels on the lawn mower are set to a low-cutting
position. Before using the lawn mower for the rst time, raise the cutting
position to the height best suited for your lawn. The average lawn should be
between 1 1/2" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) during cool months and between 2" and 3
1/2" (5 cm to 8.3 cm) during hot months.
To adjust the blade height:
• To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment lever (1) and move
it toward the back of the lawn mower.
• To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment lever (1) and move
it toward the front of the lawn mower.
OPERATION
Fig. 9
Height Adjustments 1"- 4"
1st setting 1"
2nd setting 1 1/2"
3rd setting 1 7/8"
4th setting 2"
5th setting 2 3/8"
6th setting 2 7/8"
7th setting 3 3/8"
8th setting 4"
(1)