Snapper SPXV2270HW setup guide Unpack the mower Add oil and fuel, Raise the handle assembly

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Figure 7

Blade Control (2)

Drive

Control (2)

Oil Fill and

Dipstick

Quick Setup Guide

Self-Propelled Mower

Models

SPXV2270HW

NSPXV2270HW

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Overview

Starter Rope

Handle

Fuel Fill Cap

Mulching

Cover

Cutting Height

Adjust Lever

3-in-1: Convert from mulching to bagging to side-discharge:

1 Unpack the mower								4 Add oil and fuel
• Cut all four corners of the box from top to bottom.								• Move the mower outside to a flat, level surface.
• Remove all packing materials from the mower.								•	Remove the oil fill cap (A, Figure 3). Add the entire contents of the
						A			supplied oil container to the engine. Replace the oil fill cap.
• Locate and identify the items included with the mower.								A	IMPORTANT Mower is shipped without oil in engine.
									Failure to add oil before starting engine will result in
									engine damage.
						B		•	Remove the fuel fill cap (B). Following the three-step instructions on
2 Raise the handle assembly								B	the FreshStart® card, snap the fuel preserver cartridge into the bottom
									of the fuel fill cap.
								• Add clean, fresh, UNLEADED fuel with a minimum of 87 octane,
• Loosen, but do not remove, the knobs (A, Figure 1)
									leavi g one inch of space from the top of the tank for fuel expansion.
	on both sides of the upper handle.
									NOTE: Fuel blends containing more than 10% ethanol are not
•	Unfold the upper handle so that it is aligned with the								recommended.
									IMPORTANT Fuel tank holds less than 1/2 gallon.
	lower handle, and tighten the upper knobs.
									IMPORTANT DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
• Remove the handle knobs, washers and carriage bolts									IMPORTANT DO NOT use E85 fuel.
	from the lower handle (B).							•	Replace the fuel fill cap, and wipe up any spills.
				Figure 1
•	Raise the lower handle, aligning it with one of the				for
	three sets of holes in the handle bracket. (Most users							5 Final preparation
	will prefer the middle position). Replace the hardware,
	tightening securely.
								•	Move the cutting height adjust levers (A, Figure 4) to the desired
									cutting height.
								•	Set the mower to mulch, bag, or discharge. (See 3-in-1 instructions
3 Set Up the starter rope handle						B			below.)
					C			B
•	Squeeze the blade control (A, Figure 2) against the					A
			Not					6 Read the manuals
	drive control (B). NOTE: The blade control and drive				D
	control can be operated from either side.
							A
•	Pull the starter rope handle (C) out of the ngine to							• Carefully read all the manuals supplied with the mower.
									They contain important safety, operating, and maintenance
	the rope guide (D). Hook the starter rope into the
									information.
	rope guide (it might be a tight fit).
				Figure 2
		Reproduction

BA

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DANGER

Fuel stabilizer is a hazardous chemical.

IF SWALLOWED, call a physician immediately. Fuel stabilizer contains:

2,6-di-tert-butylphenol (128-39-2) and aliphatic petroleum distillate (64742-47-8).

Running engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting, or death.

Operate this product ONLY outdoors.

Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings. DO NOT operate this product inside any building or enclosure, even if windows and doors are open.

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Figure 4

Failure to read and follow instructions in the operator's manual could result in death and/or bodily injury.

(at each wheel)

Items that you will need

Utility Knife

Unleaded Fuel (minimum 87 octane)

Items Included

FreshStart® Fuel

Preserver Cartridge

1 For mulching:

•Leave the mulching cover and the installed mulching plug in place (Figure 5).

2 To convert to bagging:

•Lift the rear door and remove the installed mulching plug (Figure 6).

•Holding the rear door open, attach the grass bag to the rear of the mower (Figure 7).

•Make sure the hooks on both sides of the bag frame hook onto the rear door rod (Figure 8).

•Release the rear door (it will rest on top of the grass bag).

3 To convert to side discharge:

• Make sure the mulching plug is installed in the rear of the mower, and the grass bag is removed.

•	Lift the mulching cover, and install	Figure 9
	the side discharge deflector onto the
	mower deck (Figure 9).
• Make sure the deck tabs stick up through
	the locking slots (Figure 10).
•	Release the mulching cover (it will rest
	on top of the discharge deflector).

Mulching Plug		Side Discharge SAE30W		Operator’s
(Installed)	Grass Bag	Deflector	Oil	Manual

© Briggs & Stratton Corporation Figure 6 Figure 8

We reserve the right to improve our products and make changes in specifications, designs, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

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Form No. 7105027 (Rev. ‘-’)