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WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.  Wash hands after handling.

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WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer or other reproductive
harm.

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Table of Contents

Operator Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Important Operator Safety Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Features and Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Pre-Start Checklist  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Propelling Mower  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Handle Height Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Cutting Height Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Recycling Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installing the Discharge Deflector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Removing the Recycling Plug  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installing the Grass Bag  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Change Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Check Mower Blade  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Check Engine Drive Belt  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Service - Periodic  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Engine  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Air Filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Engine Oil  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Wheel Drive Components  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Storage Procedure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Mower Blade Replacement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Blade Sharpening  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Belt Service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Engine Drive Belt Replacement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Rear Cover Removal & Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Service Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Slope Guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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Summary of Contents for SPVH21675

Page 1: ...2008 TP10009165 NOTE Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice Actual sustained engine power will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environ...

Page 2: ...ith Snapper to ensure warranty coverage Please mail your product registration card to Snapper at P O Box 1379 McDonough Georgia 30253 You can contact us at our website www snapper com or if you would...

Page 3: ...ist 5 Starting Stopping Engine Blade 5 Propelling Mower 6 Handle Height Adjustment 6 Cutting Height Adjustment 7 Recycling Operation 7 Installing the Discharge Deflector 8 Removing the Recycling Plug...

Page 4: ...s in this manual and on the mower engine and attachments Know the controls and the proper use of the mower before starting 2 Only mature responsible persons shall operate the machine and only after pr...

Page 5: ...r or guards in place discharge guard rear guard or other safety devices in place and working DO NOT point discharge at people passing cars windows or doors OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 14...

Page 6: ...de Control F Rope Start Handle G Drive Handle H Drive Handle Lock Lever I Rear Discharge Door IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from...

Page 7: ...iller neck to allow for fuel expansion Make sure the cap is tightened after fueling Refer to the Engine Owners Manual for fuel specifications 6 Clean the exterior surfaces of the cutting deck and engi...

Page 8: ...to the locked position 2 Stop the engine and blade by releasing the blade control Handle Height Adjustment The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows 1 Remove the handle knobs washers a...

Page 9: ...or 1 Raise the recycling cover A Figure 8 Important The recycling cover should remain on the machine at all times Do not remove 2 Install the deflector B to the deck under the recycling cover making s...

Page 10: ...2 are hooked onto the rear door pivot rod B WARNING Grass Catcher bags used on SNAPPER products are made of woven fabric and are subject to deterioration and wear during normal usage Check condition o...

Page 11: ...lug or carburetor down Important Drain the fuel tank before tipping the mower DO NOT tip the machine with the carburetor or spark plug down Oil from the crankcase will saturate the air filter and caus...

Page 12: ...the rear cover securely in place Storage Procedure Refer to the Engine Owner s Manual for directions regarding engine storage preparations Prepare the mower for end of season storage as follows 1 Dra...

Page 13: ...ry correct balance by grinding heavy end of blade 6 Reinstall blade B Figure 16 Note the correct assembly order A Blade hub B Blade C Blade flange facing up D Cone washer concave side up E Capscrew 7...

Page 14: ...20 0 025 4 To adjust spring extension a Disengage the handle b To increase the extended spring length rotate the thumb wheel A Figure 20 upwards counter clockwise from operator s perspective c To decr...

Page 15: ...the Section entitled Rear Cover Removal Installation 5 To replace the belt a Remove the hardware B Figure 22 securing the belt guide A to the transmission assembly Remove the belt guide b Remove the...

Page 16: ...emove Set all components aside To Install the Rear Cover 1 Reverse steps 1 3 above making sure the tab D on the rear cover is located on the outside of the machine WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenan...

Page 17: ...Clean or Replace Engine Manual X Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual X Engine Cooling System Clean Shroud Fins Engine Manual X Drive Belt Check for Wear and Tension Page 9 13 X X X Mower Blade Check for...

Page 18: ...or around wheel drive components 1 Clean debris 2 Transmission cable adjustment required 2 Adjust transmission cable 3 Drive belt requires replacement 3 Replace drive belt 4 Damaged transmission 4 Con...

Page 19: ...rchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machine caused...

Page 20: ...Notes 18 www snapper com...

Page 21: ...Slope Guide 19...

Page 22: ...www snapper com 20 Notes...

Page 23: ...21 Notes...

Page 24: ...ty of environmental issues applicable to operating the equipment the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment actual on site or net horsepower Th...

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