3-in-1: Convert from mulching to bagging to side-discharge:
Unpack the mower
• Cut all four corners of the box from top to bottom.
• Remove all packing materials from the mower.
• Locate and identify the items included with the mower.
Raise the handle assembly
• Loosen, but do not remove, the knobs (A, Figure 1)
on both sides of the upper handle.
• Unfold the upper handle so that it is aligned with the
lower handle, and tighten the upper knobs.
• Remove the handle knobs, washers and carriage bolts
from the lower handle (B).
• Raise the lower handle, aligning it with one of the
three sets of holes in the handle bracket. (Most users
will prefer the middle position). Replace the hardware,
tightening
securely.
Set Up the starter rope handle
• Squeeze the blade control (A, Figure 2) against the
handle
(B).
• Pull the starter rope handle (C) out of the engine to
the rope guide (D). Hook the starter rope into the rope
guide (it might be a tight fit).
Charge the battery
(SPV2270E, NSPV2270E)
• Plug the ignition switch harness connector (A,
Figure 3) into the ignition switch (B).
• Connect the battery charger to the battery
connector (C), and plug the charger into a 120-
volt outlet for 12-24 hours.
• Remove the charger from the battery connector,
and connect the battery connector to the engine
harness connector (D).
Add oil and fuel
• Move the mower outside to a flat, level surface.
• Remove the oil fill cap (A, Figure 4). Add the entire contents of the
supplied oil container to the engine. Replace the oil fill cap.
IMPORTANT Mower is shipped without oil in engine.
Failure to add oil before starting engine will result in
engine
damage.
• Remove the fuel fill cap (B). Following the three-step instructions on
the
FreshStart
®
card, snap the fuel preserver cartridge into the bottom
of the fuel fill cap.
• Add clean, fresh, UNLEADED fuel with a minimum of 87 octane,
leaving one inch of space from the top of the tank for fuel expansion.
NOTE: Fuel blends containing more than 10% ethanol are not
recommended.
IMPORTANT Fuel tank holds less than 1/2 gallon.
IMPORTANT DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
IMPORTANT DO NOT use E85 fuel.
• Replace the fuel fill cap, and wipe up any spills.
Final preparation
• Move the cutting height adjust lever (A, Figure 5) to the desired
cutting
height.
• Set the mower to mulch, bag, or discharge. (See 3-in-1 instructions
below.)
Read the manuals
• Carefully read all the manuals supplied with the mower.
They contain important safety, operating, and maintenance
information.
Overview
Items Included
Failure to read and follow instructions in the
operator's manual could result in death and/or
bodily injury.
Running engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause nausea, fainting, or death.
Operate this product ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
DO NOT operate this product inside any building or
enclosure, even if windows and doors are open.
DANGER
Fuel stabilizer is a hazardous chemical.
IF SWALLOWED, call a physician immediately.
Fuel stabilizer contains:
2,6-di-tert-butylphenol (128-39-2) and
aliphatic petroleum distillate (64742-47-8).
1
For mulching:
• Leave the mulching cover and the
installed mulching plug in place (Figure 6).
2
To convert to bagging:
• Lift the rear door and remove the
installed mulching plug (Figure 7).
• Holding the rear door open, attach the
grass bag to the rear of the mower
(Figure
8).
• Make sure the hooks on both sides of
the bag frame hook onto the rear
door rod (Figure 9).
• Release the rear door (it will rest on top
of the grass bag).
3
To convert to side discharge:
• Make sure the mulching plug is installed
in the rear of the mower, and the grass
bag is removed.
• Lift the mulching cover, and install
the side discharge deflector onto the
mower deck (Figure 10).
• Make sure the deck tabs stick up through
the locking slots (Figure 11).
• Release the mulching cover (it will rest
on top of the discharge deflector).
Mulching
Cover
SAE30W
Oil
Battery
Charger
(SPV2270E,
NSPV2270E)
Side Discharge
Deflector
FreshStart
®
Fuel
Preserver Cartridge
Grass Bag
Operator’s
Manual
Ignition
Switch
(SPV2270E,
NSPV2270E)
Starter Rope
Handle
Cutting Height
Adjust Lever
Oil Fill and
Dipstick
Fuel Fill Cap
Mulching Plug
(Installed)
© Briggs & Stratton Corporation
We reserve the right to improve our products and make changes in specifications, designs, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
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6
7
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4
Figure 5
B
A
Figure 4
A
Figure 6
Figure 8
Figure 10
Figure 7
Figure 9
Figure 11
Form No. 7105332
Rev. -
Blade
Control
Drive
Control
Battery
(SPV2270E,
NSPV2270E)
B
A
Figure 3
B
B
A
A
Quick Setup Guide
Self-Propelled Mower
Models
7800837
7800838
7800896
7800897
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1-800-317-7833
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