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Operator’s Manual

7105921

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Rear Engine Riding Mower 

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  Model No.

7800918-00

7800920-00

7800921-00

7800932-00

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Page 1: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n Operator s Manual 7105921 Rev Rear Engine Riding Mower en es fr Model No 7800918 00 7800920 00 7800921 00 7800932 00...

Page 2: ...reference The Illustrated Parts List for this machine can be downloaded from www snapper com Please provide model and serial number when ordering replacement parts Complete the following information...

Page 3: ...ngage The Transmission 17 How To Stop The Engine Transmission And Mower Blade 18 How To Set The Parking Brake 19 How To Adjust The Cutting Height 19 Reverse Mowing Option RMO 19 How To Install The Dis...

Page 4: ...unless ab solutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while traveling in reverse even with the mower blades disen gaged Operating Safety Power equipment is only as safe as the operator...

Page 5: ...unit Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual especially pe riodically testing the safety system Slope Operation You could be seriously injured or even killed if you use thi...

Page 6: ...turn blades OFF and back slowly straight down the slope 5 STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards Tall grass can hide obstacles Keep away from ditches washouts culverts fences and protruding ob...

Page 7: ...fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place the con tainers on the ground away from the vehicle before fill ing 7 Remove gas powered equipment from...

Page 8: ...NOT stand unit on end 10 Service engine and make adjustments only when engine is stopped Remove spark plug wire s from spark plug s and secure wire s away from spark plug s 11 DO NOT change engine gov...

Page 9: ...D O T T E D L I N E T H I S I S A 1 0 D E G R E E S L O P E 10 DEGREES MAX SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING To avoid serious injury operate your unit up and down the fac...

Page 10: ...or damaged replace them at once See an authorized dealer for replacements These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant visual reminder to you and others who may use the equip ment to fol...

Page 11: ...w when others are in the area especially children C Use extreme caution when operating on slopes D Do not operate near walls and other drop offs E Keep hands and feet away Do not operate without disch...

Page 12: ...peration section E Forward Speed Shows forward speed operation manual drive models Refer to Operation section F Reverse Speed Shows reverse speed operation manual drive models Refer to Operation secti...

Page 13: ...ke F Blade Control engages mower blade G Clutch Brake Pedal engages clutch manual drive models and brake H Headlight not shown select models I Mulching Cover J Ignition Switch starts engine K Transmis...

Page 14: ...disengaged position AND 3 The Clutch Brake Pedal is fully depressed Engine and blade must stop if 1 The operator rises off of the operator seat OR 2 The operator attempts to drive the unit in reverse...

Page 15: ...ed Dealer for high altitude adjustment information Operation of the engine at altitudes below 2 500 feet 762 meters with the high altitude adjustment is not recommend ed How To Add Fuel WARNING Fuel a...

Page 16: ...at 2 Manual Drive Models Move the transmission shift lever to the Neutral N position Refer to How To Engage The Transmission WARNING DO NOT start the engine with the transmission shift lever in a driv...

Page 17: ...eed without depressing the clutch brake pedal Hydro Drive Models 1 Start the engine 2 Make sure the parking brake is released Refer to How To Set The Parking Brake 3 To move forward Slowly depress the...

Page 18: ...n shift lever to the Neutral N position Refer to How To Engage The Transmission Figure 13 Clutch brake pedal A Hydro Drive Models 1 Stop motion of the unit by fully releasing the ground speed pedals A...

Page 19: ...te RMO if children are pres ent Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity 1 Engage the mower blade Refer to How To Engage The Mower Blade 2 Insert the supplied key A Figure 18 i...

Page 20: ...h The Unit By Hand Manual Drive Models 1 Make sure the unit is parked on a flat even surface 2 Make sure the transmission shift lever is in the Neutral N position Refer to How To Engage the Transmissi...

Page 21: ...er blade stopping time Check rider for loose hardware Every 50 Hours or Annually Clean battery and cables Check brakes See Dealer Annually to Lubricate rider Check mower drive belts Check mower blades...

Page 22: ...plug the engine is equipped with NOTE Location of oil drain may vary according to model Figure 22 Oil drain plugs A B 5 After all the oil has drained replace or close the drain plug and wipe up any oi...

Page 23: ...Install air filter cover and secure with fastener Make sure the fastener is tight Figure 24 Air filter oval A B E C D Flat Air Filter 1 Pull up on the cover handle A Figure 25 Rotate the cover handle...

Page 24: ...eded Refer to Product Specifications on the back page of the manual for correct pressure How To Check Mower Blade Stopping Time WARNING The following procedure requires the engine and blades to be ope...

Page 25: ...r to How To Adjust The Mower Blade How To Check The Mower Drive Belts 1 Visually check the mower drive belts for wear or damage 2 Check mower blade belt tension Refer to How To Adjust Mower Blade Belt...

Page 26: ...Models 1 The grease fitting A Figure 31 on the left rear axle bearing requires three shots of general purpose grease from grease gun 2 The right rear axle bearing is lubricated by the differential lu...

Page 27: ...this battery with automotive or Boost chargers DO NOT attempt to jump start a unit that has a dead battery Always use the charger supplied with the unit to charge this battery 1 Remove the battery Ref...

Page 28: ...rger to the battery terminals RED to positive and BLACK to negative terminal 4 Charge the battery for 2 to 4 hours WARNING The battery on this unit requires the use of a constant voltage CV battery ch...

Page 29: ...nd store the battery Refer to How To Store The Battery Fuel System Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days Stale fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or on essential car...

Page 30: ...ith new blade Contact your authorized deal er Figure 34 Mower blade wear limits C B A WARNING Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades Blades are extremely sharp and ca...

Page 31: ...be loose 6 Wearing heavy leather gloves rotate the blade until the blade tips are positioned at the right and left sides of the mower deck Measure the distance from the blade tips to the floor If the...

Page 32: ...ket 4 Adjust the cable up or down using the jam nuts to obtain a distance of 1 2 to 3 4 between the end of the clutch brake cable adjustment shown in inset of Figure 39 and the bottom of the housing 5...

Page 33: ...exposed thread of the blade brake eyebolt A Figure 42 from the jam nut to the end of the bolt It should measure 1 2 4 If the eyebolt thread measures less than 1 2 loosen the jam nut B and tighten the...

Page 34: ...operly in operator seat 2 Engine speed control in the CHOKE position if equipped 2 Move engine speed control to FAST position 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level 4 Engin...

Page 35: ...ass Improperly 1 Uneven tire pressure 1 Check tire pressure and adjust as needed 2 Cutting height too low or high 2 Adjust cutting height 3 Engine speed too slow 3 Move engine speed control to FAST po...

Page 36: ...t has experienced commercial use it shall thereafter be considered as a commercial use product for purposes of this warranty No warranty registration is necessary to obtain warranty on Briggs Stratton...

Page 37: ...ip that could cause the failure of a warranted part and that it is identical in all material respects to the engine described in the manufacturer s application for certification The warranty period be...

Page 38: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n www snapper com 38 Notes...

Page 39: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n 39 Notes...

Page 40: ...iety of engine components air cleaner exhaust charging cooling carburetor fuel pump etc application limitations ambient operating conditions temperature humidity altitude and engine to engine variabil...

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