Snapper Lawn Mower 82354 82355 User Manual

TM  
La d y Ga rd e n  
BY S n a p p e r  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS &  
OPERATOR’S MANUAL for  
19” WALK BEHIND  
MOWER  
MODEL 82354  
MODEL 82355  
MODEL IDENTIFICATION  
MODEL 82354: 19” Steel Deck Walk Behind Mower 4-1/2 HP 120 Volt Electric Start  
MODEL 82355: 19” Steel Deck Walk Behind Mower 4-1/2 HP Manual Recoil Start  
Thank you for buying a Lady Garden Product! Before operating your power equipment, read this manual  
carefully and pay particular attention to the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on page 2. Remember that  
all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly and keep in mind that safety requires careful use in  
accordance with the operating instructions and common sense!  
MANUAL No. 2-9478 (I.R. 2/96)  
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION  
ACCESSORIES  
6-1847 GRASS CATCHER KIT  
FIGURE 1  
1.1 INTRODUCTION  
1.2 NOMENCLATURE  
This manual has been prepared for the operators of the  
Lady Garden 19” Walk Behind Mowers. This manuals  
purpose, aside from recommending operating and  
routine service requirements, is to promote safety  
through the use of accepted operating practices. Read,  
Understand and Follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS on page 2 of this manual and all safety  
messages on the mower, engine and in this manual  
before operating the machine.  
The nomenclature drawing above (Figure 1) shows the  
essential parts of the Lady Garden 19” Walk Behind  
Mowers. You will notice that a few areas of the mower  
are colored yellow. These are areas in which the  
operator will have contact with and are areas which  
require the operators attention either through service or  
operation. These are the SAFE TOUCH AREAS. It is  
recommended that all operators of this equipment become  
thoroughly familiar with the controls, parts and operation of  
this machine before operating. Specific details involving the  
engine are found in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual.  
Study these manuals before operating and keep both handy  
for future reference.  
8. With the aid of another person tip the mower back  
until the handle touches the ground. Hold in that  
position and carefully remove the foam block under  
the deck. Return the mower to the upright position.  
9. Pull the bail down to the handle, grasp the recoil T-  
handle located at the engine recoil, and pull the rope  
back and route it thru the rope guide located at the  
right hand side of the handle. See Figure 3.  
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS  
Thank you for purchasing a Lady Garden walk behind  
lawn mower. With proper care and servicing this product  
will give you many years of service. This product is  
completely assembled and requires just a few minutes of  
your time to prepare it for operation. Please perform the  
following steps.  
1. Open the carton by pulling on one of the two pull  
tabs located toward the bottom of the carton. Pull tab  
all the way around the carton.  
2. Lift the top portion of the carton over the mower.  
1) Remove the four corner posts. 2) Remove  
protective wrapping on the bail. Remove cardboard  
from between the handle and lower brackets.  
3. Remove the container of oil located in the carton  
inner pack at the rear of the mower.  
4. Lift the cardboard tab from between the deck and  
trailing shield.  
5. Loosen the handle T-knobs and raise the handle to  
the operating position. Retighten the T-knobs. See  
Figure 2.  
FIGURE 3  
10. Remove the oil fill dipstick See Figure 4.  
FIGURE 2  
6. Move all four wheels to the highest height of cut (See  
Section 2.5 - CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUST-MENT  
SECTION)  
7. Using the handle push the unit out of the carton  
lower section.  
CAUTION  
The cutting blade has sharp edges which can cause  
severe injury. Always wear heavy leather gloves  
when handling blade to prevent injury.  
FIGURE 4  
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)  
10. Slowly pour the contents, 20 oz, of the supplied oil  
into the oil fill tube. Check the oil level after you  
have added approximately 15 oz and slowly add  
until the max. mark is reached. See Figure 5.  
Reinstall the oil fill dipstick.  
CAUTION  
Use approved fuel container. DO NOT smoke near  
open fuel container. DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors or  
when engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at  
least ten minutes before refilling. Wipe off any spilled  
fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run engine  
indoors.  
11. Fill fuel tank outdoors with 1 quart of fresh, clean,  
unleaded regular gasoline before starting engine.  
Use approved fuel container. Wipe off any spilled  
fuel before starting engine.  
FIGURE 5  
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
2.1 BEFORE OPERATING:  
2.4 STARTING ENGINE  
Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to  
use them before operating your mower. Know  
beforehand how to STOP the engine and mower  
blade in preparation for possible emergencies.  
2.4.1. RECOIL START EQUIPPED MODELS  
1. Move the throttle lever, which is located  
on the engine, to the rabbit or fast  
position. See Figure 7.  
2.2 STOPPING  
2.2.1. Engine & Mower Blade: Stop engine and  
mower blade by releasing the Blade  
Control. See Figure 6.  
FIGURE 7  
2. Push in the primer button, which is  
located on the left side of the engine,  
three (3) times. Wait about two (2)  
seconds between each push. In cold  
weather push five (5) times. See Figure  
8.  
FIGURE 6  
2.3 PRE-START CHECK LIST  
Make the following checks and perform the service  
as required before each startup.  
IMPORTANT: Excessive priming can cause flooding. Do  
not use primer to restart a warm engine after a short  
shutdown.  
2.3.1. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and  
engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass,  
oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screens and  
cooling fins clear at all times.  
2.3.2. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to  
bring level up to (but not over) the max.  
mark.  
2.3.3. Check blade control to insure it works  
freely.  
2.3.4. Check cutting height - Adjust as required.  
2.3.5. Check recycling cover or deflector to insure  
that it is installed correctly and that it is  
tightened securely.  
2.3.6. Check fuel level in the tank after pushing  
mower outdoors where fumes are safely  
dissipated.  
2.3.7. Check handle height. See section 2.6  
HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT  
NOTE: Be certain to read Engine Owner’s Manual before  
starting engine. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh unleaded  
gasoline.  
FIGURE 8  
OPTIONAL POWER CORDS  
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD SETS  
2.4 PRE-START CHECK LIST (Continued)  
3. Stand behind the mower. Using your  
left hand move the blade control down  
onto the handle and hold in place. See  
Figure 9.  
120 Volt  
Total Length of Cord in Feet  
Rating - Amps  
25 ft.  
50 ft.  
100 ft. 150 ft.  
More  
Than  
Not More  
Than  
A.W.G.  
0
6
10  
12  
6
18  
18  
16  
14  
16  
16  
16  
12  
16  
14  
14  
14  
12  
12  
10  
12  
16  
Not Recommended  
2.4.3. 120 VOLT ELECTRIC START EQUIPPED  
MODELS  
1. Move the throttle lever, which is located  
on the engine, to the rabbit or fast  
position. Refer to Figure 7.  
NOTE: Do not use primer when using the electric  
starter. Do not use primer to restart a warm engine  
after a short shutdown.  
2. Connect power cord to the handle  
mounted switch box. See Figure 10.  
FIGURE 9  
4. Use your right hand to pull the rope start  
T-handle until the engine starts. Guide  
rope slowly back to rope guide to prevent  
rope breakage. Breakage could result if  
the rope handle is allowed to snap back.  
5. NOTE: Blade control must be held in  
place on the handle for engine to continue  
operating. Releasing blade control will  
stop the engine. Allow the engine to warm  
up until engine runs smoothly.  
CAUTION  
The 120 volt electric start models are supplied with a  
10 foot three-wire power cord. The plug is designed  
to operate on 120 volt AC household current. It must  
be properly grounded at all times to avoid the  
possibility of electric shock which may cause injury  
to the operator. Follow all instructions carefully as  
set forth below. Determine that your house wiring  
system is a three-wire grounded system. Ask a  
licensed electrician if you are not sure. If your house  
wiring system is not a three-wire grounded system,  
do not use this electric start mower under any  
condition. If your system is grounded and a three-  
hole receptacle is not available, one should be  
installed by a licensed electrician.  
FIGURE 10  
3. Plug other end of power cord into a three  
hole grounded 120 volt, AC receptacle.  
2.4.2. If using a power cord other than the one  
supplied with mower then use a power cord  
that is heavy enough to carry the correct  
amount of current to the mower. See chart for  
correct size to use depending on cord length  
and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use  
the next heavier gauge cord.  
2.5.1. ADJUSTING AXLES  
1. Reposition the front axle by raising the  
2.4 PRE-START CHECK LIST (Continued)  
front wheels off the ground, then pull in  
on one of the spring loaded bushings  
until it clears the bracket. Move to the  
desired height of cut position and  
release the bushing. Repeat the same  
procedure on opposite end of axle. See  
Figure 12.  
4. Stand behind the mower. Using your  
left hand move the blade control down  
onto the handle and hold in place.  
CAUTION  
To avoid electrical shock or injury, Make sure power  
cord is away from cutting blade before starting  
engine.  
5. Use the thumb of your right hand to  
depress the switch box starter button.  
When the engine starts, release the  
button. See Figure 11.  
FIGURE 12  
2. Reposition the rear axle by raising the  
rear wheels off the ground, then pull in  
on one of the spring loaded bushings  
until it clears the bracket. Move to the  
desired height of cut position and  
release the bushing. Repeat the same  
procedure on opposite end of axle. See  
Figure 13.  
FIGURE 11  
6. Carefully disconnect electric cord.  
NOTE: If the engine does not start after about five (5)  
seconds of cranking, stop cranking, repeat instructions  
found in section 2.4.2. 120 VOLT ELECTRIC START  
EQUIPPED MODELS. For your Authorized Lady Garden  
Service Center call 1-800-762-7737 or call the  
Tecumseh Service Center.  
2.5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT  
Positioning the axles in the lowest of the four  
adjustment positions in the wheel brackets raises  
the cutting deck to the highest cutting height which  
is 3 inches. The top position provides the lowest  
cut of 1 inch. Repositioning into the next height of  
cut position changes the height about 3/4 of an  
inch.  
CAUTION  
Stop engine and blade before attempting any  
adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs.  
Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure  
spark plug wire away from spark plug. Never attempt  
to adjust the cutting height while the engine is  
running.  
FIGURE 13  
2.6 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT  
NOTE: A 1/2” wrench will be needed to adjust  
handle height.  
1. The height of the handle can be adjusted by  
loosening the four nuts located on the lower  
handle brackets and pivoting the handle up or  
down. Tighten all nuts securely. This provides  
2 inches of adjustment. See Figure 14.  
FIGURE 16  
CAUTION  
DO NOT operate mower without side chute,  
recycling cover or adapter with grass bag in place.  
2.8 SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE  
FIGURE 14  
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  
1. The side chute is fastened in place using the  
same two knobs used to secure the recycling  
cover. There is also a carriage bolt and nut  
(Found in hardware bag) that secures the  
lower rear portion of chute. Use this bolt and  
nut on the side chute only. Tighten all bolts, nuts,  
knobs securely. See Figure 15 & Figure 16.  
2.7 RECYCLING COVER  
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  
1. The recycling cover is fastened in place using  
two knobs. To remove the cover simply  
unscrew the two knobs and lift off the cover.  
See Figure 15. Note: When reinstalling the  
cover, the deck side wall should fit between  
the tab and outside of cover. Tighten knobs  
securely. See Figure 16.  
2.9 RECYCLING MOWER OPERATION  
Use the following steps for the best results when  
recycling.  
1. Set the cutting height in the highest blade  
setting. Refer to Section 2.5 CUTTING  
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT  
2. Mow with the engine throttle lever set at the  
fastest speed setting.  
3. Push the mower at a slow ground speed to  
allow fine chopping of the clippings or leaves.  
NOTE: The grass must be dry. If the grass is  
extremely dense, set the rear height adjusters  
one notch lower than the front adjusters to  
lower the rear of the deck. Experiment with the  
deck settings to achieve best recycling.  
FIGURE 15  
4. Position drain pan next to mower deck  
and carefully turn mower back over  
and allow oil to drain into pan. NOTE:  
It may be necessary to loosen the oil  
fill cap to cause the oil to drain.  
5. Reinstall the oil drain plug and tighten  
securely  
6. Refill crankcase with recommended  
type and quantity of oil. Refer to page  
5 - Set-Up Instructions Paragraph 10.  
3.1 SERVICE PROCEDURES  
Your Lady Garden mower requires very little  
service. However, it is important that the engine be  
serviced at the intervals specified in the Engine  
Manual furnished with your mower. To retain the  
integrity of your mower, use only genuine Lady  
Garden Replacement Parts. Return your mower to  
an authorized Lady Garden Service Center on a  
yearly basis for inspection. Always add any new  
devices that will upgrade your mower. To find the  
location of your nearest Authorized Lady Garden  
Service Center call  
1-800-762-7737. Always  
3.1.2. CUTTING BLADE SERVICE  
Check at frequent intervals to make sure  
the blade is securely tightened and that it  
is in good condition. Replace Blade if  
badly chipped, bent, out of balance, or as  
soon as notch starts wearing in the tip  
between the flat surface and upturned lift.  
See Figure 18. This type wear pattern  
occurs more rapidly under sandy soil  
condition.  
mention the model number and serial number of  
your mower when contacting the dealer for  
information, parts, or service.  
3.1.1. LUBRICATION  
FIRST 5 HOURS (NEW UNIT)  
ENGINE: Change oil in crankcase. A 3/4”  
wrench will be needed to perform this oil  
change. Refer to the Engine Owner’s  
Manual and Oil Cahnge Instructions.  
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.  
CAUTION  
Use approved fuel container. DO NOT smoke near  
open fuel container. DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors or  
when engine is running. Wipe off any spilled fuel  
before starting engine. Disconnect spark plug wire  
from spark plug. Secure wire away from plug.  
2. Remove gasoline from tank.  
3. Tilt mower onto its right side and  
remove the oil drain plug as shown in  
Figure 17.  
FIGURE 18  
CAUTION  
Never operate the mower with blade worn to the  
extent shown in View C as the tip could fly off,  
causing personal injury or property damage.  
FIGURE 17  
3.1.2. CUTTING BLADE SERVICE  
(Continued)  
Sharpen Blade when the cutting edges  
become dull if the blade is in otherwise  
good condition. When dull, the grass cut  
ends will be ragged and usually turn  
brown soon after mowing.  
CAUTION  
The cutting blade has sharp edges which can cause  
severe injury. Always wear heavy leather gloves  
when handling blade to prevent injury.  
1. Remove the blade by removing the  
capscrew that secures it to blade  
hub. Refer to Figure 20.  
2. Sharpen it on a grinding wheel at an  
angle of 22 to 28 degrees. The  
cutting surface should extend in  
about 7-1/2 inches from the tips. See  
Figure 19.  
3. Check the blade after sharpening to  
determine that it is still balanced. It  
will cause excessive vibration if  
unbalanced.  
FIGURE 20  
5. Tighten the special blade retaining  
cap screw to 25 to 35 foot-pounds  
torque.  
4.1 STORAGE PROCEDURE  
Refer to the Engine Manual for directions  
regarding engine storage preparations. Prepare  
the mower for “end of season” storage as follows:  
CAUTION  
Use approved fuel container. DO NOT smoke near  
open fuel container. DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors or  
when engine is running. Wipe off any spilled fuel  
before starting engine. Disconnect spark plug wire  
from spark plug. Secure wire away from plug.  
1. Remove fuel from fuel tank. Run engine until  
carburetor bowl is empty.  
2. Tape all openings closed to prevent spraying  
water into exhaust or air intakes during  
washing.  
3. Stand the mower on its rear wheels and  
thoroughly clean the underside of the deck.  
Scrape away any accumulation of grass with a  
putty knife and/or wire brush, then use a hose  
to wash down the underside of deck and allow  
to dry.  
FIGURE 19  
4. Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating  
of oil to prevent corrosion.  
5. Drain oil and refill with new oil.  
4. Reinstall sharpened blade and related  
components as shown in Figure 20.  
6. Change air filter. Refer to the Engine Owners  
Manual Air Cleaner D section.  
7. Store the mower in a shed or other dry area,  
protected from weather.  
NOTE: Handles may be folded for storage. To fold  
handles, loosen two T-Knobs, and fold the handle over  
the mower. Use care not to “kink” the Blade Control  
Cable or the 110 volt power cable.  
MANUAL No. 2-9478  
(I.R. 1/96)  

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