Snapper 7800918-00 - Manuals

Not for Reproduction www.snapper.com 6 ! 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 pe...

Not for Reproduction 7 Preparation 1. Read, understand, and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the machine, engine and attach- ments. Know the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. 2. Only mature, responsible persons shall operate the machine and only after ...

Not for Reproduction www.snapper.com 8 Towing 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at the hitch point. 2. Refer to “Towing Implements” in the Operation section regarding weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. 3. DO NOT...

Not for Reproduction 9 Operator Safety en es fr WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your unit up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not operate on slopes greater than 10 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when chang...

Not for Reproduction www.snapper.com 10 Operator Safety Safety and Instructional Decals All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional messages on your rider and mower should be carefully read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when these instructions are not followed. The information is ...

Not for Reproduction 11 Operator Safety Explanation of Safety Decals Explanation of Instructional Decals DANGER Amputation and thrown objects hazard Keep hands and feet away from deck. Do not operate mower unless discharge chute or entire grass catcher is in its proper place. 7101665 A A B E B F C C...

Not for Reproduction 13 Features and Controls en es fr IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your dealer if you have questions. Features and Controls A. Operator SeatB. Steering Wheel - controls directi...

Not for Reproduction www.snapper.com 14 Before Starting Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up: 1. Check the tire pressure; add or release air as need- ed. Refer to “How To Check Tire Pressure” in the Maintenance section. 2. Check guards, deflectors and cover...

Not for Reproduction 15 Operation en es fr Fuel Recommendations Fuel must meet these requirements: • Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude use, see below. • Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is accept- able. NOTICE: Do not use unapproved gaso...

Not for Reproduction www.snapper.com 16 Operation How To Start The Engine WARNING POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT see it, smell it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you could still be expose...

Not for Reproduction 17 en es fr Operation How To Engage The Mower Blade 1. Start the engine. 2. Move the blade control ( A , Figure 8) to the ON position. Figure 8: Engaging the blade control A How To Engage The Transmission Manual Drive Models: 1. Start the engine. 2. To move forward: • Depress th...

Not for Reproduction www.snapper.com 18 Operation WARNING DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running. STOP Blade. STOP engine. Shift to neutral and engage parking brake. Remove key. ! ! How To Stop The Engine, Transmission And Mower Blade Engine 1. Stop the engine by turning the ignition key (...

Not for Reproduction 19 Operation How To Set The Parking Brake 1. Fully depress the clutch/brake pedal ( A , Figure 16). 2. Slide the parking brake ( B ) up and hold while releasing the clutch/brake pedal. The parking brake is now set. 3. To release the parking brake, fully depress the clutch/ brake...

Not for Reproduction www.snapper.com 20 Operation WARNING The mulching cover must remain on the machine at all times. Do not remove. ! ! 2. Raise the mulching cover. Replace the washer and wing nut onto the retaining bolt in the deck, tightening securely. 3. Install the discharge deflector ( A , Fig...

Not for Reproduction 21 Maintenance Maintanance Chart ENGINE First 5 Hours Change engine oil Every 8 Hours or Daily Check engine oil level Every 25 Hours or Annually * Clean engine air filter and pre-cleaner ** Every 50 Hours or Annually * Change engine oilReplace oil filter Annually Replace air fil...

Not for Reproduction www.snapper.com 22 Maintenance WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are ...

Not for Reproduction 23 Maintenance en es fr WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Av...

Not for Reproduction 25 Maintenance en es fr WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Av...

Not for Reproduction www.snapper.com 26 Maintenance WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are ...

Not for Reproduction 27 Maintenance en es fr WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Av...

Not for Reproduction www.snapper.com 28 Maintenance WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are ...

Not for Reproduction 29 Maintenance en es fr WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Av...

Not for Reproduction www.snapper.com 30 Maintenance WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are ...

Not for Reproduction 31 Repair en es fr WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid s...

Not for Reproduction www.snapper.com 32 Repair WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. ...

Not for Reproduction 33 Repair en es fr WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid s...

Not for Reproduction www.snapper.com 34 Troubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Operator not in seat. 1. Sit in operator seat. 2. Ignition is in the OFF position. 2. Turn ignition switch to the START position. 3. Clutch/brake pedal not fully depressed. 3. Fu...

Not for Reproduction www.snapper.com 36 Warranties 1737660H Rev C BRIGGS & STRATTON PRODUCTS WARRANTY POLICY April 2012 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period specified below, it will repair or replace, free of charge, any part that is defective in mater...

Not for Reproduction www.snapper.com * Power Ratings: The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in a...