3-in-1: Convert from mulching to bagging to side-discharge:
Unpack the mower
•
Remove the mower from the carton. Remove all packing materials from the mower.
• Locate and identify the items included with the mower.
Read the manuals
•
Carefully read all the manuals supplied with the mower. They contain important safety, operating, and
maintenance information.
Unfold the handle
•
Turn the knobs (A, Figure 1) on either side
of the lower handle 1/4 turn to retract the
locking pins.
•
Raise the lower handle, aligning it with one
of the three sets of holes in the handle
bracket (most users will prefer the middle
position).
•
Turn the knobs to release the locking pins
and secure the lower handle.
•
Loosen, but do not remove, the upper
knobs (B) on the handle. Remove the
cardboard slats.
•
Raise the upper handle to the operating
position, and tighten the upper knobs.
Set up the recoil rope handle
•
Hold the bail control against the handle,
and pull the recoil rope handle out to the rope
guide (A, Figure 2) on the handle. Hook the recoil rope
into the rope guide (it might be a tight fit).
Add oil and fuel
•
Move the mower outside to a flat, level surface.
•
Remove the oil fill cap (A, Figure 3). Add the entire contents of the
supplied oil container to the engine. Replace the oil fill cap.
IMPORTANT Mower is shipped without oil in engine.
Failure to add oil will result in engine damage.
•
Remove the fuel fill cap (B). Following the three-step instructions on the
FreshStart
TM
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, leaving
one inch of space from the top of the tank for fuel expansion.
IMPORTANT Fuel tank holds less than 1/2 gallon.
IMPORTANT DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
•
Replace the fuel fill cap, and wipe up any spills.
Start the mower
•
Move the cutting height adjust levers (A, Figure 4) to the desired
cutting height.
•
Set the mower to mulch, discharge or bag. (See 3-in-1 instructions below.)
•
Hold the bail control (A, Figure 5) against the drive handle.
•
Pull the recoil rope handle (B) until the engine starts.
•
To engage the drive system, slowly pull the drive lever (C) back. To
increase ground speed, slowly pull the drive lever farther back. To
decrease ground speed, slowly release the drive lever.
•
To disengage the drive system, release the drive lever.
•
To stop the engine and blade, release the bail control.
SPV22675HWFC Overview
Items that you will need
Unleaded Fuel (minimum 87 octane)
Utility Knife
Items Included
Failure to read and follow instructions in the
operator's manual could result in death and/or
bodily injury.
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.
1
For mulching:
•
Leave the mulching cover
(Figure 6) in place.
2
To convert to bagging:
•
Lift the rear door (A, Figure 7).
•
Holding the rear door open, attach the
grass catcher (B) to the rear of the mower.
•
Make sure the hooks (A, Figure 8) on
either side of the catcher frame hook
onto the rear door rod (B).
•
Release the rear door (it will lay on top of
the grass catcher).
3
To convert to side-discharge:
•
Lift the mulching cover (A, Figure 9).
•
Install the side discharge deflector (B) onto
the mower deck. Make sure the upper tabs (A,
Figure 10) of the deflector are hooked behind
the mulching cover rod, and the deck tabs
stick up through the locking slots (B).
•
Release the mulching cover (it will lay
on top of the side discharge deflector).
Side Discharge
Deflector
Grass Catcher
SAE30W
Oil
Operator’s
Manual
Bail Control
Drive
Lever
Recoil Rope
Handle
Cutting Height Adjust Lever
(At Each Wheel)
Oil Fill and
Dipstick
Fuel Fill Cap
Mulching
Cover
© Briggs & Stratton Corporation
We reserve the right to improve our products and make changes in specifications, designs, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
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).
FreshStart
TM
Fuel
Preserver Cartridge
Quick Setup Guide
Self-Propelled Mower
Model SPV22675HWFC
Questions?
Do not return to the store. We can help.
Call Customer Service Toll-Free
1-800-317-7833
Or visit our website
www.snapper.com
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2
1
6
5
4
Figure 1
A
B
Figure 2
A
Figure 3
B
A
Figure 4
A
A
Figure 5
A
C
B
Figure 6
A
A
B
B
Figure 7
Figure 8
A
B
Figure 9
Figure 10
A
B
Form No. 7101691 (Rev. ‘-’, 4/7/2008)
TP 1099-5390---WB-N
