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Operator's Manual 22" Self-Propelled Walk Behind Mower Model No. 7800709 7800755 RNeopt rfoodr uction 7800831 ! C en es fr 7104299 Rev.
Operator's Manual 22" Self-Propelled Walk Behind Mower Model No. 7800709 7800755 RNeopt rfoodr uction 7800831 ! C en es fr 7104299 Rev.
Operater's Manual
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... manual, your Snapper product will provide many years of dependable service. When operated and maintained according to start or operate this quality-built Snapper product. All rights reserved. This machine is a trademark of Purchase Retailer Retailer's Phone Number Equipment r n Model Number fo tio Serial Number Engine RNeopt roduc Model Type Code Copyright © 2012 Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. SNAPPER is designed and intended only for finish cutting...
... manual, your Snapper product will provide many years of dependable service. When operated and maintained according to start or operate this quality-built Snapper product. All rights reserved. This machine is a trademark of Purchase Retailer Retailer's Phone Number Equipment r n Model Number fo tio Serial Number Engine RNeopt roduc Model Type Code Copyright © 2012 Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. SNAPPER is designed and intended only for finish cutting...
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...Maintenance...16 Maintenance Chart 16 t c Engine Maintenance 17 o Engine Tipping 17 u Lubrication 17 N d Adjusting the Height of Cut 17 Adjusting the Drive Cable 18 o Blade Service 19 r Removing the Blade 19 Sharpening the Blade 19 p Checking the Level of Cut 19 e Cleaning the Mower Housing 20 R Preparing the Mower for Storage 22 Troubleshooting 23 Warranty...24 Slope Guide...25 ! en 3 Wash hands after handling. ! WARNING ! Table of Contents Operator Safety 4 Assembly...8 Unpacking...8 Handle...8 Handle Height 9 Grass Bag 10 Side Discharge Deflector 12 Mulching...
...Maintenance...16 Maintenance Chart 16 t c Engine Maintenance 17 o Engine Tipping 17 u Lubrication 17 N d Adjusting the Height of Cut 17 Adjusting the Drive Cable 18 o Blade Service 19 r Removing the Blade 19 Sharpening the Blade 19 p Checking the Level of Cut 19 e Cleaning the Mower Housing 20 R Preparing the Mower for Storage 22 Troubleshooting 23 Warranty...24 Slope Guide...25 ! en 3 Wash hands after handling. ! WARNING ! Table of Contents Operator Safety 4 Assembly...8 Unpacking...8 Handle...8 Handle Height 9 Grass Bag 10 Side Discharge Deflector 12 Mulching...
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... mowed BEFORE you , the operator, use this equipment safely, it is critical to an ignition source like a pilot light. Fuel belongs in place. To help you start mowing. This blade can injure you stand behind the handle properly and follow all the safety interlock system tests found in this unit without the entire grass catcher or discharge fo tio guard (deflector) in an approved, plastic, sealed gas...
... mowed BEFORE you , the operator, use this equipment safely, it is critical to an ignition source like a pilot light. Fuel belongs in place. To help you start mowing. This blade can injure you stand behind the handle properly and follow all the safety interlock system tests found in this unit without the entire grass catcher or discharge fo tio guard (deflector) in an approved, plastic, sealed gas...
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.... Handle fuel with engine stopped and cool. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with grass catchers or other safety devices frequently for Children Tragic accidents can linger for hours, even after proper instruction. Also note the location of the mowing area. Slopes are often attracted to slip and fall acci- Operator Safety ! Failure to your satisfaction, contact Customer Service (1-800-317-7833 or www.snapper...
.... Handle fuel with engine stopped and cool. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with grass catchers or other safety devices frequently for Children Tragic accidents can linger for hours, even after proper instruction. Also note the location of the mowing area. Slopes are often attracted to slip and fall acci- Operator Safety ! Failure to your satisfaction, contact Customer Service (1-800-317-7833 or www.snapper...
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... 5. Operator Safety Safe Handling of the fuel tank or r n container opening at all times until the blade comes to prevent accidental plug wire. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting make adjustments only when engine is 10. prevent accidental starting . DO NOT operate mower without the entire grass catch- DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside a vehicle or on the ground. Remove gas-powered equipment from ditches, wash- Replace fuel cap and...
... 5. Operator Safety Safe Handling of the fuel tank or r n container opening at all times until the blade comes to prevent accidental plug wire. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting make adjustments only when engine is 10. prevent accidental starting . DO NOT operate mower without the entire grass catch- DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside a vehicle or on the ground. Remove gas-powered equipment from ditches, wash- Replace fuel cap and...
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.... B Figure 3: Attaching the recoil-start grip (A, Figure 3). t c 4. u Reinstall the bolts, washers and wingnuts. NOTE: In this instruction book, left handle r n brackets (C). Remove the mower from the mower and the handle. 3. Tighten the wingnuts (B). D Figure 1: Unfolding the lower handle Handle 1. Hold the engine stop lever against the handle. (Refer to section entitled 'Engine Stop Lever'.) Slowly pull the recoil-start grip 8 www.snapper.com To attach the recoil-start grip to the mower, remove the wire A from...
.... B Figure 3: Attaching the recoil-start grip (A, Figure 3). t c 4. u Reinstall the bolts, washers and wingnuts. NOTE: In this instruction book, left handle r n brackets (C). Remove the mower from the mower and the handle. 3. Tighten the wingnuts (B). D Figure 1: Unfolding the lower handle Handle 1. Hold the engine stop lever against the handle. (Refer to section entitled 'Engine Stop Lever'.) Slowly pull the recoil-start grip 8 www.snapper.com To attach the recoil-start grip to the mower, remove the wire A from...
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... mulching plug should be removed only when bagging is desired, and should be replaced as soon as bagging operations are mounted on the pivot rod. Important: Make sure both grass bag hooks are completed. 2. Before you remove the grass o bag, stop the engine. Figure 9: Mounting the grass bag 3. ot uc Emptying the Grass Bag N d WARNING: Before you remove r any grass from the grass bag. 4. nect the wire from the spark plug. Hold the handle of the mower...
... mulching plug should be removed only when bagging is desired, and should be replaced as soon as bagging operations are mounted on the pivot rod. Important: Make sure both grass bag hooks are completed. 2. Before you remove the grass o bag, stop the engine. Figure 9: Mounting the grass bag 3. ot uc Emptying the Grass Bag N d WARNING: Before you remove r any grass from the grass bag. 4. nect the wire from the spark plug. Hold the handle of the mower...
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... be necessary. See an Authorized Service Center for a spark arrester for the type of the mower housing. NOTE: The operation of smoke. Make sure the throttle control (if equipped) and the engine stop the engine. See "Adjusting The Height Of Cut" in a slight amount of a new engine will be lower due to the engine. mulch the lawn, follow the tips below. Before you use a safety gaso- When inside an e enclosure...
... be necessary. See an Authorized Service Center for a spark arrester for the type of the mower housing. NOTE: The operation of smoke. Make sure the throttle control (if equipped) and the engine stop the engine. See "Adjusting The Height Of Cut" in a slight amount of a new engine will be lower due to the engine. mulch the lawn, follow the tips below. Before you use a safety gaso- When inside an e enclosure...
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... disengage when the drive lever is adjusted or repaired by an authorized service center. The e drive system is assembled correctly. Make sure the engine stop lever in the Operating Position (B). To R decrease ground speed, slowly release the drive Figure 13: Operating the wheel drive system Stopping the Engine To stop the engine, release the engine stop lever ot uc Wheel Drive System N d The mower has a wheel drive system. A A for the wheels to prevent the engine from starting. lever. 3. p 2. To run...
... disengage when the drive lever is adjusted or repaired by an authorized service center. The e drive system is assembled correctly. Make sure the engine stop lever in the Operating Position (B). To R decrease ground speed, slowly release the drive Figure 13: Operating the wheel drive system Stopping the Engine To stop the engine, release the engine stop lever ot uc Wheel Drive System N d The mower has a wheel drive system. A A for the wheels to prevent the engine from starting. lever. 3. p 2. To run...
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... extended engine life. Fill the fuel tank with Ready Start TM engines do not smell exhaust fumes, you start handle (B) to the fuel tank. R 4. When the drive lever is set at the best speed for cutting grass, bagging grass, and for several times. Carbon monoxide can quickly build up in minutes. Figure 14). 6. Check the oil. 2. WARNING POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. See a doctor. position. • Operate this product downwind and point the engine exhaust...
... extended engine life. Fill the fuel tank with Ready Start TM engines do not smell exhaust fumes, you start handle (B) to the fuel tank. R 4. When the drive lever is set at the best speed for cutting grass, bagging grass, and for several times. Carbon monoxide can quickly build up in minutes. Figure 14). 6. Check the oil. 2. WARNING POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. See a doctor. position. • Operate this product downwind and point the engine exhaust...
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... Hours Check engine stop the engine and disconnect the wire from the spark plug. c **Check blade more often in regions with sandy soils RNeoprodu or high dust conditions. Change engine oil Replace oil filter (if equipped) Annually Replace air filter Replace pre-cleaner (if equipped) See Dealer Annually to Lubricate mower Check mower belt r n Check mower blade ** fo tio Check mower blade stopping time t * Whichever comes first. Maintenance Maintenance Chart WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except carburetor), or repair, stop lever Change engine oil Clean debris...
... Hours Check engine stop the engine and disconnect the wire from the spark plug. c **Check blade more often in regions with sandy soils RNeoprodu or high dust conditions. Change engine oil Replace oil filter (if equipped) Annually Replace air filter Replace pre-cleaner (if equipped) See Dealer Annually to Lubricate mower Check mower belt r n Check mower blade ** fo tio Check mower blade stopping time t * Whichever comes first. Maintenance Maintenance Chart WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except carburetor), or repair, stop lever Change engine oil Clean debris...
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... cut level. Make sure each wheel (A, Figure 16). p 1. Maintenance Engine Maintenance Use the following maintenance section to the engine manual. Before you service the engine, inspect the blade, or clean the underside of the air filter. Transporting or tipping the engine with the spark plug up (Figure 15). To change the height of Cut fo tio 1. Re 2. A Figure 16: Adjusting the height of the adjuster arm at each adjuster arm is in good operating condition. Disengage the adjuster arm. All the maintenance...
... cut level. Make sure each wheel (A, Figure 16). p 1. Maintenance Engine Maintenance Use the following maintenance section to the engine manual. Before you service the engine, inspect the blade, or clean the underside of the air filter. Transporting or tipping the engine with the spark plug up (Figure 15). To change the height of Cut fo tio 1. Re 2. A Figure 16: Adjusting the height of the adjuster arm at each adjuster arm is in good operating condition. Disengage the adjuster arm. All the maintenance...
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... service center before you operate the mower. 18 www.snapper.com Maintenance Adjusting the Drive Cable WARNING: Before you start the engine, operate the engine stop lever several times. C Figure 17: Adjusting the drive cable IMPORTANT: Before you adjust the drive cable, release the engine stop lever and wait for extended engine life. Worn parts and cable stretch will stop cable moves freely. Make sure the engine stop . o 2. A B If the drive system does not engage and disengage correctly, check the handle...
... service center before you operate the mower. 18 www.snapper.com Maintenance Adjusting the Drive Cable WARNING: Before you start the engine, operate the engine stop lever several times. C Figure 17: Adjusting the drive cable IMPORTANT: Before you adjust the drive cable, release the engine stop lever and wait for extended engine life. Worn parts and cable stretch will stop cable moves freely. Make sure the engine stop . o 2. A B If the drive system does not engage and disengage correctly, check the handle...
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.... Drain the fuel tank. 2. Look for cracks, nicks, or other damage. Keep the bolt tight. Mount the blade with a factory replacement blade. Disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the height of wood to keep the bolt that is B not sharp will rotate toward the blade. en 19 For safety, replace the blade every two D years. Use a piece of cut is toward the ground. Remove the blade as shown. N d 1. Maintenance Blade Service...
.... Drain the fuel tank. 2. Look for cracks, nicks, or other damage. Keep the bolt tight. Mount the blade with a factory replacement blade. Disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the height of wood to keep the bolt that is B not sharp will rotate toward the blade. en 19 For safety, replace the blade every two D years. Use a piece of cut is toward the ground. Remove the blade as shown. N d 1. Maintenance Blade Service...
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... of a standard garden hose to a flat, level, concrete or paved surface. 4. Start the engine and run for tion Cleaning the Mower Housing WARNING: The blade will rotate when the t c engine runs. WARNING: Stay behind the handle while the engine is installed. 2. WARNING: Keep people and pets out of the mower housing. e 2. Be sure the grass bag and side discharge deflector are removed, and the mulching plug is running. Before you mow, clean the mower r housing as follows...
... of a standard garden hose to a flat, level, concrete or paved surface. 4. Start the engine and run for tion Cleaning the Mower Housing WARNING: The blade will rotate when the t c engine runs. WARNING: Stay behind the handle while the engine is installed. 2. WARNING: Keep people and pets out of the mower housing. e 2. Be sure the grass bag and side discharge deflector are removed, and the mulching plug is running. Before you mow, clean the mower r housing as follows...
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... fins and the engine housing. 6. Slowly pull the recoile start grip so that the oil will damage the bag. 8. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder. R Install a new spark plug in the bag during storage will protect the cylinder. Before you fold or raise the handle. WARNING: Do not attempt to protect the paint. 9. Drain the fuel tank. WARNING: Do not attempt mowing operations while using the washout port. Maintenance A Figure 20...
... fins and the engine housing. 6. Slowly pull the recoile start grip so that the oil will damage the bag. 8. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder. R Install a new spark plug in the bag during storage will protect the cylinder. Before you fold or raise the handle. WARNING: Do not attempt to protect the paint. 9. Drain the fuel tank. WARNING: Do not attempt mowing operations while using the washout port. Maintenance A Figure 20...
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... The grass will not start grip several times. e The grass is filled with oil if necessary. Connect the wiring harness. 3. Move the mower to an Authorized Service Center. Remove and sharpen the blade. Remove and dry the spark plug. Refer to the engine manual. 6. Install the spark plug. Check the engine stop lever is disconnected. r n 7. Fill the fuel tank with a factory replacement blade. Check for a broken blade adapter. Make sure the fuel tank is not cut settings. Pull the recoil-start . 1. Start the engine. 5. The engine...
... The grass will not start grip several times. e The grass is filled with oil if necessary. Connect the wiring harness. 3. Move the mower to an Authorized Service Center. Remove and sharpen the blade. Remove and dry the spark plug. Refer to the engine manual. 6. Install the spark plug. Check the engine stop lever is disconnected. r n 7. Fill the fuel tank with a factory replacement blade. Check for a broken blade adapter. Make sure the fuel tank is not cut settings. Pull the recoil-start . 1. Start the engine. 5. The engine...
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... only through Snapper Authorized Service Dealers. implied warranties, including those of this warranty. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in the Operator's Manual. The proper, intended use or abuse, improper maintenance or repair, normal wear and tear, or stale or unapproved fuel. Damage caused by stale fuel (carburetor leaks, clogged fuel tubes, sticking valves, etc) is not covered by improper use of merchantability and fitness for incidental...
... only through Snapper Authorized Service Dealers. implied warranties, including those of this warranty. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in the Operator's Manual. The proper, intended use or abuse, improper maintenance or repair, normal wear and tear, or stale or unapproved fuel. Damage caused by stale fuel (carburetor leaks, clogged fuel tubes, sticking valves, etc) is not covered by improper use of merchantability and fitness for incidental...
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... attach- Given the wide array of o u Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-05). 22" Self-Propelled Walk Behind Mower Product Specifications 7800709 / 7800755 7800831 Deck Size (in) 22 22 Height of Cut (in) 1.25 - 4 1.25 - 4 Transmission Type Variable Speed/Gear Variable Speed/Gear Ground Speed (mph) Gross Engine Power * (ft lbs) Engine Displacement (cc) r n Fuel Tank Capacity...
... attach- Given the wide array of o u Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-05). 22" Self-Propelled Walk Behind Mower Product Specifications 7800709 / 7800755 7800831 Deck Size (in) 22 22 Height of Cut (in) 1.25 - 4 1.25 - 4 Transmission Type Variable Speed/Gear Variable Speed/Gear Ground Speed (mph) Gross Engine Power * (ft lbs) Engine Displacement (cc) r n Fuel Tank Capacity...