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Operator’s Manual
21” Steel Deck Walk Mowers
Commercial Models
Series 20
Model No.
7800849
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7105400
Rev. A
en fr
Not for
Reproduction
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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
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Table of Contents Operator Safety ................................................................................................4 Features and Controls ...................................................................................10 Operation ........................................................................................................11 Before Starting ...........................................................................................11 Oil Recommendations .............
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Operator Safety Operating Safety Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are responsible for your safety and that of those around you. Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. If you are not sure that the task you are about to perform can be safely done with the equipment you have chosen, ask a professional: contact your local authorized dealer. Read the Manual The operator’s manual contains
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Operator Safety Moving Parts This equipment has moving parts that can injure you or someone else. However, if you stand behind the handle properly and follow all the rules in this book, the unit is safe to operate. The mower deck has a spinning mower blade that can amputate hands and feet. Do not allow anyone near the equipment while it is running! To help you, the operator, use this equipment safely, it is equipped with an operator present safety system. Do NOT attempt to alter or bypass the sy
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Operator Safety 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 sound mind and body an
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Operator Safety SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 7. Remove gas-powered equipment from the vehicle or 14. DO NOT discharge material against a wall or obstruc- trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, tion. Material may ricochet back towards the operator. then refuel equipment using a portable container, rather 15. Slow down before turning. than a gasoline dispenser nozzle. 16. Watch out for traffic when ne
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Operator Safety The decals noted below are located on the mower. Safety and Operation Decals The safety warnings and operation instructions they Reading this manual and the safety instructions it con- contain should be carefully read, understood, and fol- tains will provide the basic knowledge necessary to lowed. Not following these important warnings and operate this mower safely and effectively. However, instructions can result in serious bodily injury or several safety and operation dec
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Operator Safety Explanation of Safety Decals WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WARNING Read operator’s manual. Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, Guard or entire grass catcher must etc.) in place and working. A C D be installed before operating mower. Go across slopes, not up or down. Remove objects that could be thrown by blade. Do not mow when children or others are around. AVERTISSEMENT Look down and behind before and while moving backwards. La protection ou le sac de rama
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Features and Controls IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in this manual are pro- vided for reference only and may differ from your F specific model. Contact your dealer if you have ques- G tions. H E D I C B A J A. Mulching Cover F. Drive Control B. Rear Height Adjustment Latch (2) G. Blade Control C. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick H. Ground Speed Control D. Rope Start Handle I. Fuel Filler Cap E. Engine Speed Control J. Front Height Adjustment Latch (2) 10 www.snapper.com Not for Reproduc
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Operation 5. Add fuel to the tank: Before Starting • Make sure the mower is outside, where fumes 1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, and cov- can safely dissipate. ers to make sure all are in place and securely tight- • Remove the fuel fill cap (B, Figure 2). ened. • Fill the tank with fuel. Refer to the Engine 2. Check the blade control (A, Figure 1), drive con- Owner’s Manual for fuel specifications and proce- trol (B), and ground speed control (C)
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Operation Starting the Mower Propelling the Mower 1. Make sure the fuel valve on the engine is open. 1. Start the mower. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for proce- 2. Move the ground speed control (A, Figure 4) to dures. the desired speed position. 2. Move the engine speed control (A, Figure 3) past 3. Squeeze the wheel drive control (B) against the the fast (‘Rabbit’) detent to the ‘Choke’ position. handle to engage the wheel drive and propel the 3. Squeeze the blade control (B) against t
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Operation Stopping the Mower Cutting Height Adjustment 1. Stop forward motion of the mower by releasing the wheel drive control. ! WARNING ! 2. Stop the engine and blade by releasing the blade DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or control. service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are Handle Height Adjustment HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components
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Operation Mulching Operation Installing the Discharge For best mulching results, cut up to a maximum of 1/3 Deflector of grass blade length and recycle ONLY when grass is dry. ! WARNING 1. Set all wheels in the highest cutting position (Notch ! DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 7). Refer to the Section entitled “Cutting Height service with engine and blade running. STOP engine Adjustment”. and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure 2. Move the engine speed control to th
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Operation Installing the Grass Bag Installing the Mulching Plug (Optional Accessory on Some Models) Adapter (Optional Accessory on Some Models) ! ! WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or ! WARNING ! service with engine and blade running. STOP engine DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure service with engine and blade running. STOP engine away from spark plug. Engine and components are and blade. Disconnect spark plug
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Operation Installing the Grass Bag Emptying the Grass Bag (Optional Accessory on Some Models) 1. Grasp the bag connector and bag handle. Lift up on the bag handle, removing it from the mower handle. Then lift up on the bag connector, remov- ! ! WARNING ing it from the adapter flange. DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 2. Open the bag by pulling the bag slider (A, Figure service with engine and blade running. STOP engine 13) off of the Z-fold at the rear of the bag (B). and bla
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Maintenance Maintenance Chart Emissions Control ! ! WARNING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or control devices and systems may be performed by any service with engine and blade running. STOP engine non-road engine repair establishment or individual. and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure However, to obtain “no charge” emissions control ser- away from spark plug. Engine and components are vice, the work must be perf
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Maintenance Change Engine Oil Change Oil Filter (if equipped) Refer to the engine owner’s manual. ! WARNING ! DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or Service Air Filter service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure WARNING away from spark plug. Engine and components are ! ! Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all assembly (if equipped) or the air filter (if equipp
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Maintenance 6. Carefully fold the handles, flexing the control Clean Debris Off Mower cables to prevent cable damage. 7. Store the mower in a shed or other dry area, pro- ! ! WARNING tected from weather. DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine Fuel System and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine away from spark plug. Engine and components are if a fuel stabilizer is added ac
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Maintenance 3. Reinstall the transmission plug. Service 4. Check the grease level after each 25 hours of operation. ! WARNING ! DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine Check Mower Blade and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure the end away from spark plug. Engine and components are away from the plug. HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all 2. Tilt the mower up on it
