Page 1: ...wer 675 6 75 HP Engine Horse Power 17 Series Designation B Briggs Stratton V Over Head Valve E Electric Start H Honda C Over Head Cam Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your Walk...
Page 2: ...xtreme CAUTION when changing directions on slopes DO NOT mow steep slopes or other areas where stability or traction is in doubt 3 Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments these affect...
Page 3: ...ate engine in enclosed areas Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide a deadly poison MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside where fumes may reach an open flame spar...
Page 4: ...Engine 13 Air Filter 13 Engine Oil 13 Storage Procedure 13 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 14 20 Mower Blade Replacement 14 Blade Sharpening 14 15 Wheel Drive Control Adjustment 15 Driven and Drive D...
Page 5: ...uirements is to promote safety through the use of accepted operating practices Read Understand and Follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 3 of this manual and all safety messages on the m...
Page 6: ...1 3 Check cutting height Adjust to desired height 2 1 4 Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the full mark Refer to Engine Owner s Manual for oil specifications See Figure 2 2 F...
Page 7: ...Turn key to the start position until engine starts See Figure 2 3 NOTE If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does not start release the key and attempt starting again after waiting for approximate...
Page 8: ...ng position is Notch 6 The lowest cutting position is Notch 1 See Figure 2 10 LATCH POSITION CUTTING HEIGHT SETTINGS FIGURE 2 10 2 Move upper mower handle up or down until the desired position is achi...
Page 9: ...RASS BAG ADAPTER Optional accessory on some models STEP 1 Install the grass bag adapter and secure to the side and top of the deck with the two nuts provided on the machine Slot in front edge of adapt...
Page 10: ...les See Figure 2 15 Install grass catcher by sliding connector over flange of adapter Attach grass bag hooks over middle handle cross bar See Figure 2 16 LOWER HANDLES APTER FLANGE FIGURE 2 16 2 11 RE...
Page 11: ...of discharge deflector must be under nut as shown and both bolts protruding through holes in the side of the deflector See Figure 2 18 INSTALL SLIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR SLOT DEFLECTOR UNDER NUT 2 11...
Page 12: ...e Manual for proper oil specifications procedures and proper service intervals 2 For simplest cleanest oil change loosen lower handle nuts Remove two of the four bolts and fold handles Stand mower up...
Page 13: ...ue should be 40 ft Ibs See Figure 3 4 4 Check blade for sharpness wear and damage Refer to Section Blade Wear Limits 3 2 4 CHECK ENGINE DRIVE BELT 1 Visually check engine drive belt for cracking frayi...
Page 14: ...spark plug wire and secure end away 1 Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive from plug wear or damage See Figure 4 1 IMPORTANT Drain fuel tank before tipping mower F NEW BLADE DO NOT tip mac...
Page 15: ...odels only 4 2 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT 1 The wheel drive control is properly adjusted when there is 1 16 to 1 8 clearance between the inside of the spring hook and the inside of the clutch cabl...
Page 16: ...T If the drive disc and driven disc are clean and the mower drive is still slipping adjust the driven disc as follows 1 Place ground speed control in the number six speed position See Figure 4 8 MOVE...
Page 17: ...ing the transfer rod and applying pressure to the left as viewed from operators position Then retighten the connector hex nut securely See Figure 4 10 Move ground speed control to the first speed posi...
Page 18: ...en Disc Assembly IMPORTANT The bearing on these machines is staked into the thrust plate The bearing will have to be driven out with a mallet and a large punch A new bearing with four retaining screws...
Page 19: ...y 25 hours of mower operation 4 3 6 Replacement Of Bearing On Pulley End Of Hex Shaft To replace the bearing on the pulley end of the hex shaft proceed as follows 1 Hold the hex shaft with an adjustab...
Page 20: ...up and remove worn belt 8 Loop one end of new belt over engine pulley and insert the other end through slot in deck See Figure 4 15 9 Loop the belt around the pulley on the bottom of the drive disc 10...
Page 21: ...battery 4 5 2 BATTERY SERVICE 1 Remove battery 2 Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level surface 3 Using distilled water refill cells as required to cover cell plates of which can also be...
Page 22: ...ree of all debris Service spark plug Drain and clean fuel system Turn Fuel Shut Off to ON position Clean or replace filters Service spark plug Drain and clean fuel system Service mower blade Service a...
Page 23: ...urs when operating under heavy load or high temperatures Clean more often under dusty conditions or when air debris is present X 4 5 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS MAINTENANCE PARTS Engine Speed Contro...
Page 24: ...al purchase 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 ca...
Page 25: ...vail able engines and components in their products in order to provide long satisfactory service However proper care is essential In prolonging engine life Dirt Is your engine s enemy number 11 The en...
Page 26: ...power loss 3 result In hard starting 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 6 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pre...
Page 27: ...guides 2 sticking valves t o 3 scuffed scored walls 4 overspeedlng 5 loss of power 6 complete failure of engine Dirt can also be introduced into an engine In dirty fuel from a contaminated container A...
Page 28: ...r 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Primer on some engines 6 Safety Inter lock Switches 7 Switch Blade Control 8 Spark plug 9 Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with gas 2 c...
Page 29: ...e Please mail your product registration card to Snapper at P O Box 777 McDonough Georgia 30253 Or you may register on line at www snapper com You can contact us at our web site or if you would like to...
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Page 33: ...ons about your Snapper product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 WARNING BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS AND R...
