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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.
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.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
INSTRUCTION No. 7-4361 (I.R. 2/16/01)
UPPER
HANDLE
MIDDLE
HANDLE
5/16 BOLT
RETAINER
5/16 BOLT
RETAINER
5/16 X 1-1/2” MACHINE
SCREWS
5/16 X 2” HEX
HEAD CAP
SCREWS
MIDDLE
HANDLE
5/16 BOLT
RETAINER
LOWER
HANDLES
MIDDLE
HANDLE
LOWER
HANDLE
(Left Side)
5/16 X 2”
CURVED
HEAD BOLT
5/16 HEX
NUTS
5/16 LOCK
WASHERS
UPPER
HANDLE
MIDDLE
HANDLE
INTERNAL
TOOTH LOCK
WASHER
5/16 X 1-1/2”
CURVED
HEAD BOLTS
HEX NUT
LOOSEN ANCHOR
HARDWARE
LOOSEN NUTS
ON BOTH SIDES
MOVE HANDLES
UP OR DOWN
