Snapper Lawn Mower M User Manual

DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS for EUROPEAN SNAPPER  
21” STEEL DECK “M” MODEL 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 4 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 3: Raise upper and lower handle until it seats into  
position in the lower handle brackets. Securely tighten  
PUSH MODELS  
lower handle T-Knobs on both sides. See Figure 3.  
STEP 1: Remove mower from shipping carton. Mower  
shown as removed from shipping carton with handles  
folded in Figure 1.  
UPPER HANDLE &  
LOWER HANDLE  
SHOWN IN POSITION  
LOWER  
HANDLE  
T-KNOB  
MOWER SHOWN AS REMOVED FROM SHIPPING  
CARTON WITH HANDLES FOLDED (PUSH  
MODEL SHOWN)  
FIGURE 1  
STEP 2: Remove and discard cardboard from between all  
handles. Raise upper handle until it is in line and seats  
into lower handle. Securely tighten upper handle T-Knobs  
FIGURE 3  
on both sides. See Figure 2.  
IMPORTANT: DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or  
spark plug down. Oil from crankcase will saturate the air  
filter and cause the engine to be hard to start or not start  
at all. If contamination does occur, the air filter will have to  
be replaced.  
IMPORTANT: DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or  
spark plug down. Oil from crankcase will saturate the air  
filter and cause the engine to be hard to start or not start  
at all. If contamination does occur, the air filter will have to  
be replaced.  
UPPER  
HANDLE  
T-KNOB  
LOWER  
HANDLE  
UPPER  
HANDLE  
LOWER  
HANDLE  
T-KNOB  
STEP 4: 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.  
LOWER  
HANDLE  
BRACKET  
FIGURE 2  
INSTRUCTION No. 7-3133 (REV 1, 2/12/01)  
STEP 8: Driven disc to drive disc adjustment is set up at  
the factory. In case driven disc may need adjustment,  
proceed as follows:  
C. Slide driven disc assembly over until 1/8” from  
outside edge of drive disc. Maintaining the 1/8”  
measurement, remove any looseness from the linkage.  
This can be done by holding the transfer rod and  
applying pressure to the left (as viewed from operators  
position), then retighten the connector hex nut  
securely. See Figure 9. Move shift rod to the number  
one speed position, then back to the number six speed  
position. Recheck the 1/8” measurement described  
previously. Reinstall driven disc spring to driven disc  
assembly.  
A. Place speed control rod in the number six speed  
position. See Figure 7.  
SIXTH SPEED  
POSITION  
MOVE GROUND SPEED  
CONTROL TO SIX SPEED  
POSITION  
1/8” MEASUREMENT  
SIXTH  
TO OUTSIDE EDGE  
SLIDE DRIVEN  
OF DRIVE DISC  
DISC ASSEMBLY  
TOWARD  
FIRST SPEED  
POSITION  
DRIVE  
OUTSIDE EDGE  
DISC  
FIRST  
CONNECTOR  
TRANSFER  
ROD  
OUTSIDE  
EDGE  
CONNECTOR  
HEX NUT  
FIGURE 7  
B. Remove driven disc spring from driven disc  
assembly as shown. Loosen connector hex-nut. See  
Figure 8.  
FIGURE 9  
STEP 9: Make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. Set-up is  
now complete for self-propelled models Proceed to the  
pre-sale checklist page of this instruction to prepare  
mower for use.  
DRIVEN DISC  
ASSEMBLY  
DRIVE DISC  
DRIVEN  
DISC  
SPRING  
TRANSFER  
CONNECTOR HEX  
NUT  
ROD  
CONNECTOR  
FIGURE 8  
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DEALER PRE SALE CHECKLIST for SNAPPER  
21” STEEL DECK “M” MODEL 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 COVER or GRASS BAG installed on mower.  
_____ BLADE retaining bolt(s) checked and tighten securely.  
LUBRICATION  
_____ ENGINE OIL added to bring level up to full mark on 4-cycle engines (Refer to Engine Manual).  
_____ DIFFERENTIAL grease checked and added if needed.  
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).  
_____ DRIVE DISC adjustment checked and made (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).  
_____ 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. 7-3133 (REV 1, 2/12/01)  
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