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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
22” WALK BEHIND
MOWERS
Models
S2265FC (7800262)
SP2265FC (7800263)
SPV22675HWFC (7800264)
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 environmental factors. Please refer to ‘Engine Power Rating Information’ for
further details.
Manual No. 7101687 (Rev. ‘-’, 4/7/2008)
TP 100-5386---WB-N
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Thank You for purchasing this quality-built Snapper mower. We’re pleased that you placed your confidence in the Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Snapper mower will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with the machine and how to avoid them. This machine is designed and intended only for finish cutting of established lawns and is not int
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Operator Safety Preparation Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Warranties Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Important Operator Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! ! WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of soun
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Operator Safety Important Operator Safety Instructions (Continued) ! ! Safe Handling of Gasoline Operation (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 6. DO NOT fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck 13. DO NOT operate mower without the entire grass catch- or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place the contain- er, or guards in place discharge guard, rear guard or other ers on the ground away from the vehicle before filling. safety devices in place and wor
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Preparation WARNING: Before doing any assembly or maintenance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark plug. C NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the location of a part with the operator standing behind the handle. Unpacking The mower was fully assembled at the factory. When the B mower was put in the carton, the handle was put in the A storage position. To put the handle in the operating position, follow the steps below. Figure 1: Unfolding the lower handle Handle 1
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Preparation Preparation (Continued) Handle Height 1. Turn the knobs (A, Figure 4) on either side of the lower handle (B) to retract the locking pins. Align the lower C handle with the desired set of holes in the handle brackets (C). Turn the knobs to release the locking pins and secure the lower handle. Note: Do not remove the lower set of bolts and nuts securing the lower handle. B A Figure 4: Adjusting the handle height 5
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Preparation (Continued) Assembling the Grass Bag B Note: On some models, the side mounted discharge deflector is temporarily attached (for shipping purposes) to the rear of the mower. Before assembly of the grass bag, remove the side mounted discharge deflector. 1. Slide the frame assembly (A, Figure 5) into the grass bag (B). A Figure 5: Installing the frame assembly 2. Make sure the handle (A, Figure 6) is on the outside of the grass bag. A C 3. First, attach the clips (B, Figure 6) to the
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Preparation Preparation (Continued) Mounting the Grass Bag 1. To mount the grass bag on the mower, raise the rear door (A, Figure 7). Holding the grass bag by the handle (B), mount the hooks (C) on either end of the grass bag frame assembly onto the rear door pivot rod (D). Lower C D the grass bag against the rear of the mower. Lower the rear door. Important: Make sure both grass bag hooks are mounted on the pivot rod. A WARNING: Check the condition of the grass bag for wear or deterioration. I
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Preparation (Continued) Attaching the Side Mounted Discharge Deflector WARNING: To prevent the engine from starting, disconnect the wire from the spark plug. For shipping purposes, the side deflector was not installed. Locate the side deflector and install as follows. 1. Raise the mulcher cover (A, Figure 8). 2. Slide the two tabs (B) on the side deflector (C) under the pivot pin. 3. Lower the side deflector. Make sure the locking tab (A, A Figure 9) goes through the slot in the side deflecto
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Preparation Preparation (Continued) Keep a sharp edge on the blade. A blade that is not Mulching Tips sharp will cause the ends of the grass to become brown. Clean the underside of the mower housing. Grass and Mulching finely cuts the grass so that the grass can be easily other debris can keep the mower from working recycled. Because the nutrients are returned to the soil, the correctly. lawn will need less fertilizer. To correctly mulch the lawn, follow the tips below. If the quality of cut
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Operation WARNING: For safe operation, the drive Engine Stop Lever system must immediately disengage when the drive lever is released. If the drive system Release the engine stop lever (A, Figure 11) and the engine does not disengage correctly, do not operate and the blade will automatically stop. To run the engine, hold the mower until the drive system is adjusted the engine stop lever in the Operating position (B). or repaired by an authorized service center. Before you start the engine, ope
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Operation Operation (Continued) Starting the Engine WARNING: The blade will rotate when the engine runs. IMPORTANT: Before you start the engine, operate the engine stop lever several times. Make sure the engine stop cable moves freely. Note: The engine design does not include a throttle control A or an engine speed adjustment. The engine is set at the best speed for cutting grass, bagging grass, and for extended Figure 13: The engine primer button engine life. 6. Stand behind the mower. Use
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Maintenance Hard starting. Engine Maintenance Engine smoking. Spark plug fouling. Use the following maintenance section to keep your unit in Oil or gas saturation of the air filter. good operating condition. All the maintenance information for the engine is in the “Engine Instruction Book”. Before you start the engine, read this book. WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except carburetor), or repair, stop the engine and disconnect the wire from the spark plug. Engine Tippin
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Maintenance Maintenance (Continued) b. Then, loosen the adjuster nut only enough to allow Removing the Drive Belt the spacer to turn. The tension on the drive belt is now (Self-Propelled Units Only) correct. 8. Install the belt cover. WARNING: Before you remove the belt, 9. Before you begin to mow, make sure the drive system disconnect the wire from the spark plug. will correctly disengage and that the mower will stop. If the drive system will not disengage, take the mower to an authorized s
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Maintenance (Continued) Note: The engine design does not include a throttle control Adjusting the Drive Cable or an engine speed adjustment. The engine is set at the best (Self-Propelled Units Only) speed for cutting grass, bagging grass, and for extended engine life. WARNING: Before you adjust the drive cable, release the engine stop lever and wait for the 1. If the drive system is slipping, loosen the jam nut (B, engine to stop. Figure 21) on the adjustment turnbuckle (A), and rotate the fer
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Maintenance Maintenance (Continued) Blade Service WARNING: Before you inspect the blade or the blade adapter, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hits an object, stop the engine. Disconnect the wire to the spark plug. A Check the unit for damage. C Frequently check the blade for wear or damage such as cracks. Frequently check the bolt that holds the blade. Keep the bolt tight. If the blade hits an object, stop the engine. D Disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Check the blade
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Maintenance (Continued) A B C D Figure 23: Sharpening the blade 5. Clean the dirt and debris from the cylinder cooling fins Preparing the Mower for Storage and the engine housing. 6. Clean the bottom of the mower housing. WARNING: Do not remove gasoline while 7. Make sure the grass bag is empty of grass. Grass inside a building, near a fire, or while you remaining in the bag during storage will damage the smoke. Gasoline fumes can cause an bag. explosion or a fire. 8. Completely clean the mower
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The engine will not start. 1. Make sure the fuel tank is filled with clean gasoline. Do not use old gasoline. 2. On a cold engine, push the primer button (optional on some models). For the number of times required to push the primer button, see the engine manufacturer’s instructions. 3. Make sure the wire for the spark plug is connected to the spark plug. 4. Adjust the Carburetor. Refer to the engine manual. 5. There is too much gasoline in the engine cylinde
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2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser’s residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both. For ninety (90) days from purchase date for the original purchaser’s commercial, rental, or other non-residential use, SNAP- PER, thr
