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Operator's Manual 22" Self-Propelled Walk Behind Mower Model No. 7800709 7800755 RNeopt rfoodr uction 7800831 ! en es fr 7104299 Rev. C
Operator's Manual 22" Self-Propelled Walk Behind Mower Model No. 7800709 7800755 RNeopt rfoodr uction 7800831 ! en es fr 7104299 Rev. C
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... reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Cut 19 e Cleaning the Mower Housing 20 R Preparing the Mower for Storage 22 Troubleshooting 23 Warranty...24 Slope Guide...25 ! Table of Contents Operator Safety 4 Assembly...8 Unpacking...8 Handle...8 Handle Height 9 Grass Bag 10...
... reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Cut 19 e Cleaning the Mower Housing 20 R Preparing the Mower for Storage 22 Troubleshooting 23 Warranty...24 Slope Guide...25 ! Table of Contents Operator Safety 4 Assembly...8 Unpacking...8 Handle...8 Handle Height 9 Grass Bag 10...
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... mowing. Be sure to clean up and throw debris that can amputate hands and feet. Operator Safety Thrown Objects This unit has a spinning mower blade. The mower deck has a spinning mower blade that can injure you , the operator, use this unit without the entire grass catcher or discharge fo tio guard (deflector) in...
... mowing. Be sure to clean up and throw debris that can amputate hands and feet. Operator Safety Thrown Objects This unit has a spinning mower blade. The mower deck has a spinning mower blade that can injure you , the operator, use this unit without the entire grass catcher or discharge fo tio guard (deflector) in...
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... any questions pertaining to your machine which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, contact Customer Service (1-800-317-7833 or www.snapper.com). If you feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using fans or open- You Know the controls and the proper use... can cause injury and damage! r 1. p 2. e 3. ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagers with grass catchers or other persons. DO NOT pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. LOOK and SEE behind and down . Handle fuel with sandals. 10. Fuels are flammable and vapors are clearly legible. Use...
... any questions pertaining to your machine which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, contact Customer Service (1-800-317-7833 or www.snapper.com). If you feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using fans or open- You Know the controls and the proper use... can cause injury and damage! r 1. p 2. e 3. ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagers with grass catchers or other persons. DO NOT pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. LOOK and SEE behind and down . Handle fuel with sandals. 10. Fuels are flammable and vapors are clearly legible. Use...
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...other gas appliance. o u Operation 1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under the influence of e alcohol or drugs. 5. DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside where fumes may ricochet back towards the operator. 6. Store fuel container out of reach of discharge area while engine is spilled... make cer- DO NOT mow near or crossing roadways. Operator could cause injury. Check grass bag assembly frequently for spark by the manufacturer. Mower blades are explosive. or wear heavy leather gloves and use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark or pilot light such as on the ground...
...other gas appliance. o u Operation 1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under the influence of e alcohol or drugs. 5. DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside where fumes may ricochet back towards the operator. 6. Store fuel container out of reach of discharge area while engine is spilled... make cer- DO NOT mow near or crossing roadways. Operator could cause injury. Check grass bag assembly frequently for spark by the manufacturer. Mower blades are explosive. or wear heavy leather gloves and use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark or pilot light such as on the ground...
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...against the handle. (Refer to section entitled 'Engine Stop Lever'.) Slowly pull the recoil-start grip 8 www.snapper.com NOTE: In this instruction book, left handle r n brackets (C). Remove the mower from the spark plug. Tighten the wingnuts (B). p CAUTION: Be careful when you use the unit, replace... cable. 6. A cable that is bent will R not work correctly. B Figure 3: Attaching the recoil-start grip (A, Figure 3). When the mower was put the handle in the handle brackets (C). Put the upper handle (A, Figure 2) in the storage position. To attach the recoil-start grip...
...against the handle. (Refer to section entitled 'Engine Stop Lever'.) Slowly pull the recoil-start grip 8 www.snapper.com NOTE: In this instruction book, left handle r n brackets (C). Remove the mower from the spark plug. Tighten the wingnuts (B). p CAUTION: Be careful when you use the unit, replace... cable. 6. A cable that is bent will R not work correctly. B Figure 3: Attaching the recoil-start grip (A, Figure 3). When the mower was put the handle in the handle brackets (C). Put the upper handle (A, Figure 2) in the storage position. To attach the recoil-start grip...
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... A Figure 6: Installing the frame assembly 2. Make sure the handle (C) is temporarily attached (for shipping purposes) to the rear of the mower. Next, attach the clips to the side of the frame assembly. Assembly Assembling the Grass Bag Note: On some models, the side mounted...assembly of the frame assembly. Slide the frame assembly (A, Figure 6) into the grass bag (B). RNeoptrfoodruction Figure 7: Installing the bag clips 10 www.snapper.com First, attach the clips (A, Figure 7) to the A top and bottom of the grass bag, remove the side mounted discharge deflector. 1.
... A Figure 6: Installing the frame assembly 2. Make sure the handle (C) is temporarily attached (for shipping purposes) to the rear of the mower. Next, attach the clips to the side of the frame assembly. Assembly Assembling the Grass Bag Note: On some models, the side mounted...assembly of the frame assembly. Slide the frame assembly (A, Figure 6) into the grass bag (B). RNeoptrfoodruction Figure 7: Installing the bag clips 10 www.snapper.com First, attach the clips (A, Figure 7) to the A top and bottom of the grass bag, remove the side mounted discharge deflector. 1.
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... the mulching plug. Lower the rear door. nect the wire from the mower housing, discon- Continue to a vertical position. To mount the grass bag on the mower, see "Mounting The Grass Bag". To mount the grass bag on the mower, raise the rear door (A, Figure 8). If worn or damaged, replace the... parts only with fo tio approved factory replacement parts. Hold the handle of the mower. Mounting the Grass Bag 1. Lower the grass bag against the rear of the grass bag and lift the frame R assembly. Important: Make sure ...
... the mulching plug. Lower the rear door. nect the wire from the mower housing, discon- Continue to a vertical position. To mount the grass bag on the mower, see "Mounting The Grass Bag". To mount the grass bag on the mower, raise the rear door (A, Figure 8). If worn or damaged, replace the... parts only with fo tio approved factory replacement parts. Hold the handle of the mower. Mounting the Grass Bag 1. Lower the grass bag against the rear of the grass bag and lift the frame R assembly. Important: Make sure ...
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... and only expected during initial operation. This smoke is set the height adjusters in effective working order by the operator. If the mower is equipped with height adjusters, make sure each pass. • If the grass is equipped with an internal combustion engine and ...8226; Cut the grass more than 4 1/2 inches high, two • Mow across the marginal areas a second time. Set the • Operate the mower at a higher cutting height. • The grass must be necessary. mowings will need less fertilizer. N od WARNING: Follow the engine manufacr turer's instructions...
... and only expected during initial operation. This smoke is set the height adjusters in effective working order by the operator. If the mower is equipped with height adjusters, make sure each pass. • If the grass is equipped with an internal combustion engine and ...8226; Cut the grass more than 4 1/2 inches high, two • Mow across the marginal areas a second time. Set the • Operate the mower at a higher cutting height. • The grass must be necessary. mowings will need less fertilizer. N od WARNING: Follow the engine manufacr turer's instructions...
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... immediately disengage when the drive lever is possible for tion Figure 12: Operating the engine stop after one or two hours of operation. 14 www.snapper.com A A for the wheels to rotate if lifted off the ground. p 2. Before you start the engine, check the engine stop cable. NOTE...it is released. Before you start the engine, operate the engine stop . If the drive system does not disengage correctly, do not operate the mower until the drive system is now engaged. lever. 3. The drive system will disengage but the engine will continue to prevent the engine from starting...
... immediately disengage when the drive lever is possible for tion Figure 12: Operating the engine stop after one or two hours of operation. 14 www.snapper.com A A for the wheels to rotate if lifted off the ground. p 2. Before you start the engine, check the engine stop cable. NOTE...it is released. Before you start the engine, operate the engine stop . If the drive system does not disengage correctly, do not operate the mower until the drive system is now engaged. lever. 3. The drive system will disengage but the engine will continue to prevent the engine from starting...
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...manu- r n Make sure the gasoline is in the disengaged Figure 14: Starting the engine Rules for important rules concerning safe and effective mower operation. Make sure the spark plug wire is in the ENGAGED position, do not add gasoline. You CANNOT see the "Troubleshooting" Instructions....• Operate this product downwind and point the engine exhaust away from windows, doors and vents to the spark plug. Stand behind the mower. Do not smoke when adding o gasoline to crank the engine. 7. Operation Starting the Engine WARNING: The blade will increase deposits and shorten...
...manu- r n Make sure the gasoline is in the disengaged Figure 14: Starting the engine Rules for important rules concerning safe and effective mower operation. Make sure the spark plug wire is in the ENGAGED position, do not add gasoline. You CANNOT see the "Troubleshooting" Instructions....• Operate this product downwind and point the engine exhaust away from windows, doors and vents to the spark plug. Stand behind the mower. Do not smoke when adding o gasoline to crank the engine. 7. Operation Starting the Engine WARNING: The blade will increase deposits and shorten...
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...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),... air cooling system * Whichever comes first. **Clean more often in dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. 16 www.snapper.com c **Check blade more often in regions with sandy soils RNeoprodu or high dust conditions.
...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),... air cooling system * Whichever comes first. **Clean more often in dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. 16 www.snapper.com c **Check blade more often in regions with sandy soils RNeoprodu or high dust conditions.
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... the engine, read this book. • Hard starting. • Engine smoking. • Spark plug fouling. • Oil or gas saturation of the mower housing; To lubricate the engine, refer to another position. p 1. Make sure each wheel (A, Figure 16). Before you service the engine, inspect the blade,...To change the height of cut , move the position of the adjuster arm at each adjuster arm is in the same position so that the mower will cause: Figure 15: No forward engine tipping r n Lubrication Adjusting the Height of Cut fo tio 1. Re 2. WARNING: Before you change...
... the engine, read this book. • Hard starting. • Engine smoking. • Spark plug fouling. • Oil or gas saturation of the mower housing; To lubricate the engine, refer to another position. p 1. Make sure each wheel (A, Figure 16). Before you service the engine, inspect the blade,...To change the height of cut , move the position of the adjuster arm at each adjuster arm is in the same position so that the mower will cause: Figure 15: No forward engine tipping r n Lubrication Adjusting the Height of Cut fo tio 1. Re 2. WARNING: Before you change...
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...engine, operate the engine stop lever several times. Worn parts and cable stretch will not disengage, R take the mower to an authorized service center before you operate the mower. 18 www.snapper.com When you mow in high or thick grass or on the adjustment turnbuckle (A), o u and rotate the ...ferrule (C) one-half turn in good condition, not broken or bent, and that the mower will stop. o 2. Repeat the adjustment...
...engine, operate the engine stop lever several times. Worn parts and cable stretch will not disengage, R take the mower to an authorized service center before you operate the mower. 18 www.snapper.com When you mow in high or thick grass or on the adjustment turnbuckle (A), o u and rotate the ...ferrule (C) one-half turn in good condition, not broken or bent, and that the mower will stop. o 2. Repeat the adjustment...
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... break and cause an accident. 1. Maintenance Blade Service WARNING: Before you remove the blade, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Use a piece of the mower that holds the e blade with a brush, soap, and water. Clean the blade with a 9/16" (14mm) wrench. 5. Before you hold the blade parallel to the ground...
... break and cause an accident. 1. Maintenance Blade Service WARNING: Before you remove the blade, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Use a piece of the mower that holds the e blade with a brush, soap, and water. Clean the blade with a 9/16" (14mm) wrench. 5. Before you hold the blade parallel to the ground...
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.... 1. Maintenance A B C D Figure 19: Sharpening the blade for 2-3 minutes, to allow the bottom of the mower housing to dry. e 2. Clean with soap and water. To use the washout port: 20 www.snapper.com After you clean the mower o housing, stop the engine and disconnect u the wire from the top of the... mower housing. Wipe off the water supply to the garden hose. 10.Disconnect the garden hose from...
.... 1. Maintenance A B C D Figure 19: Sharpening the blade for 2-3 minutes, to allow the bottom of the mower housing to dry. e 2. Clean with soap and water. To use the washout port: 20 www.snapper.com After you clean the mower o housing, stop the engine and disconnect u the wire from the top of the... mower housing. Wipe off the water supply to the garden hose. 10.Disconnect the garden hose from...
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...not remove gasoline while t c inside a building, near a fire, or while you smoke. Maintenance A Figure 20: Washout port for tion Preparing the Mower for any reason while using the washout port. Drain the fuel tank. WARNING: Do not attempt mowing operations while using the washout port. Slowly pull...with new oil. CAUTION: Be careful when you use the unit, replace a bent or damaged cable. 10. r 3. Pour one ounce of the mower housing. 7. WARNING: Do not attempt to protect the paint. 9. Drain the oil from the warm engine. Clean the bottom of oil into the cylinder...
...not remove gasoline while t c inside a building, near a fire, or while you smoke. Maintenance A Figure 20: Washout port for tion Preparing the Mower for any reason while using the washout port. Drain the fuel tank. WARNING: Do not attempt mowing operations while using the washout port. Slowly pull...with new oil. CAUTION: Be careful when you use the unit, replace a bent or damaged cable. 10. r 3. Pour one ounce of the mower housing. 7. WARNING: Do not attempt to protect the paint. 9. Drain the oil from the warm engine. Clean the bottom of oil into the cylinder...
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... sharpen the blade. Check the height adjustment at each wheel. 2. Check for a badly worn blade. Replace a broken blade adapter. 22 www.snapper.com Make sure the fuel tank is in heavy or high grass. Pull the recoil-start . 1. Engine performance is disconnected. Check the wire to...for each wheel. Replace the cable if bent or damaged. Clean the engine cooling fins of grass and other debris. 5. Check the amount of the mower housing. 2. r n 7. N od The grass will not stop lever. 2. A damaged blade is connected to the spark plug. Fill with a ...
... sharpen the blade. Check the height adjustment at each wheel. 2. Check for a badly worn blade. Replace a broken blade adapter. 22 www.snapper.com Make sure the fuel tank is in heavy or high grass. Pull the recoil-start . 1. Engine performance is disconnected. Check the wire to...for each wheel. Replace the cable if bent or damaged. Clean the engine cooling fins of grass and other debris. 5. Check the amount of the mower housing. 2. r n 7. N od The grass will not stop lever. 2. A damaged blade is connected to the spark plug. Fill with a ...
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e ability. www.snapper.com o ments. This difference is affected by, among other things, ambient operatr ing conditions and engine-to-engine variability. Given the wide array of products ... obtained and corrected in accordance with exhaust and air cleaner installed whereas gross power values are collected without these attach- 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...
e ability. www.snapper.com o ments. This difference is affected by, among other things, ambient operatr ing conditions and engine-to-engine variability. Given the wide array of products ... obtained and corrected in accordance with exhaust and air cleaner installed whereas gross power values are collected without these attach- 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...