Snapper Lawn Mower Walk Behing Mower User 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  
BOTTOM OF  
GRASS  
CATCHER  
CATCHER  
HANDLE  
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.  
EDGE STRIPS:  
ATTACH STRIPS TO  
FRAME.  
SLIDE FRAME ALL  
THE WAY INTO  
GRASS CATCHER  
BLADE CONTROL  
WHEEL DRIVE  
CABLE CLIPS  
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.  
CURVED HEAD  
BOLTS  
ENGINE  
ROPE  
ROD  
DISCHARGE DOOR  
ENDS  
TABS  
UPPER  
ROPE  
GUIDE  
LOWER  
ROPE  
GUIDE  
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.  
GRASS CATCHER  
FIGURE 3  
INSTRUCTION No. 7-3088 (REV. 1, 8/24/01)  
DEALER PRE-SALE CHECKLIST for SNAPPER 21" 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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