Snapper Lawn Mower 7 4172 User Manual

DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS for SNAPPER  
21” STEEL DECK 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 Pre Sale Checklist must be completed and 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.  
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.  
UPPER  
HANDLE  
T-KNOB  
LOWER  
HANDLE  
UPPER  
HANDLE  
LOWER  
HANDLE  
T-KNOB  
LOWER  
HANDLE  
BRACKET  
FIGURE 2  
INSTRUCTION No. 7-4172 (I.R. 11/10/00)  
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  
SIXTH  
1/8” MEASUREMENT  
TO OUTSIDE EDGE  
SLIDE DRIVEN  
OF DRIVE DISC  
DISC ASSEMBLY  
TOWARD  
FIRST SPEED  
POSITION  
DRIVE  
DISC  
OUTSIDE EDGE  
FIRST  
CONNECTOR  
TRANSFER  
ROD  
OUTSIDE  
EDGE  
FIGURE 7  
CONNECTOR  
HEX NUT  
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.  
DRIVEN DISC  
ASSEMBLY  
DRIVE DISC  
DRIVEN  
DISC  
SPRING  
TRANSFER  
ROD  
CONNECTOR HEX  
NUT  
CONNECTOR  
FIGURE 8  
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STEP 10: Install the grass bag adapter and secure to  
the side of the deck with the two 5/16-18 nuts (P/N 9-  
0951) provided in the hardware bag. See Figure 14.  
STEP 12: Fold bag opening into a "Z" and install slider.  
See Figure 16.  
GRASP SLIDER.  
PULL Z-FOLD INTO  
SLIDER  
SECURE ADATER TO  
DECK WITH NUTS  
PULL  
FIGURE 16  
STEP 13: Install grass bag on the mower. Slide bag  
connector over flange on the bag adapter. Attach grass  
bag handle to middle handle cross bar. See Figure 17.  
BLADE CONTROL  
HANDLE  
BAG CONNECTOR  
FIGURE 14  
STEP 11: Attach support rod to deck adapter by first  
removing the nut and bolt at the rope guide pulley.  
Reassemble with the support rod underneath the pulley  
and the flattened end of the rod towards the engine.  
Attach the support rod to the top of the engine. Remove  
the nut and washer from the right rear corner of the  
recoil housing as shown. Place the support rod over the  
threaded engine stud. Install nut only (washer not  
needed) and re-tighten the nut. See Figure 15.  
ROPE  
GUIDES  
SUPPORT ROD  
NUT  
ROPE GUIDE  
FIGURE 17  
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.  
FIGURE 15  
STEP 14: Tip mower back against the upper handle to gain  
access to the underside of the cutting blade. Remove foam  
shipping block from cutting blade. This must be removed  
before starting the engine.  
STEP 15: Pull blade control up against handle. Pull recoil  
rope out and route rope around pulley guide on bag  
adapter and loop rope into guide on upper handle. See  
Figure 17.  
STEP 16: Complete all items on Pre Sale Checklist.  
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DEALER PRE SALE CHECKLIST for SNAPPER  
21” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS  
The following must be completed prior to sale. Refer to the previous pages in this instruction for detailed set-  
up instructions. Review this checklist with purchaser. Check () all items actually performed and sign this  
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 tightened 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. 7-4172 (I.R. 11/10/00)  
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