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
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

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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
TERMINAL
COVER
BATTERY
HARNESS

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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)