Snapper Steel Deck Commercial Walk Behind Mowers manual Remove Existing Hardware Figure

SET-UP INSTRUCTION & PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST

SNAPPER 21" STEEL DECK COMMERCIAL WALK BEHIND MOWERS

INTRODUCTION: The SNAPPER Walk Behind Mowers are shipped almost fully assembled and require minimal set-up. Complete each of the following steps carefully. Review and complete each item as instructed on the Pre- Operation checklist. The Snapper Product Registration card must be filled out and sent to Customer Service department at Snapper when completed.

STEP 1: Remove mower from shipping carton. These mowers are manufactured with (4) 5/16-18 x 2” hex cap screws, and (4) 5/16 bolt retainers that secure the upper, middle handles and lower handle brackets together for packaging purposes. This hardware will have to be removed and discarded. See Figure 1.

UPPER

HANDLE	5/16 BOLT
	RETAINER
	MIDDLE
	HANDLE
5/16 BOLT
RETAINER
	5/16 X 1-1/2” MACHINE
	SCREWS
MIDDLE	5/16 X 2” HEX
	HEAD CAP
HANDLE
	SCREWS
5/16 BOLT
RETAINER
	LOWER
	HANDLES

REMOVE EXISTING HARDWARE

FIGURE 1

STEP 2: New hardware can be found in hardware bag. Attach middle handle to lower handle brackets using 5/16-18 x 2” curved head bolts, installed from the inside of handles as shown, and secure with 5/16 internal tooth lock washers and hex nuts. Do Not tighten at this time. See Figure 2.

STEP 3: Attach the upper handle assembly to the middle handle using 5/16-18 x 1-1/2” curved head bolts, installed from the inside of handles as shown, and secure with 5/16 internal tooth lock washers and hex nuts. Do Not tighten at this time. See Figure 3.

STEP 4: To adjust handle height loosen bolts on both lower handle brackets. See Figure 4. Move handles up or down for desired height. Tighten all bolts and nuts on all handles and brackets.

LOWER	5/16 X 2”
HANDLE	CURVED
(Left Side)	HEAD BOLT

MIDDLE

HANDLE

5/16 HEX NUTS

5/16 LOCK WASHERS

FIGURE 2

UPPER
HANDLE
	INTERNAL
MIDDLE	TOOTH LOCK
HANDLE	WASHER

5/16 X 1-1/2”

HEX NUTCURVED HEAD BOLTS

FIGURE 3

LOOSEN ANCHOR

HARDWARE

MOVE HANDLES

UP OR DOWN

LOOSEN NUTS

ON BOTH SIDES

FIGURE 4

INSTRUCTION No. 7-4361 (I.R. 2/16/01)

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