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or transmitted in any form without the express written permission of  
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.
SNAPPER is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC
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CONTENTS
Operator Safety ..........................................................................................................4
Features and Controls .............................................................................................12
Operation ..................................................................................................................14
Safety Interlock System Tests .................................................................................14
Maintenance .............................................................................................................19
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................27
 ...........................................................................................................29
Warranties ................................................................................................................. 30
General Information
Thank you for purchasing this quality-built SNAPPER mower. We're pleased that you've placed your confidence in the 
SNAPPER brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your SNAPPER product will 
provide many years of dependable service.
This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with mowers and how to avoid 
them. This product and its approved attachments/accessories are designed and intended only for lawn work or snow removal 
and are not intended for any other purpose. It is important that you read and understand these instructions thoroughly before 
attempting to start or operate this equipment. Save these original instructions for future reference.
Where to Find Us
You never have to look far to find support and service for your SNAPPER mower. There are authorized service dealers worldwide 
who provide quality service. You can contact Customer Service by phone at (800) 317-7833, or locate a dealer on the Internet at 
www.snapper.com.
Product Identification Tag
Product Reference Data
When contacting your authorized dealer for replacment 
parts, service, or information you MUST have these 
numbers.
Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identifica-
tion numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space pro-
vided for easy access. These numbers can be found in the 
locations shown.
Product Identification Tag
Model / Modéle / Model  xxxxxxxx
Serial / Sèrie / Serie  xxxxxxxxxx
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, L.L.C.
   Milwaukee, WI  53201  USA
Product ID Tag
ENGINE REFERENCE DATA
Model Description Name/Number
Unit MFG 
Number
PRODUCT   REFERENCE   DATA
Unit SERIAL Number
Dealer Name
Date Purchased
Engine Make
Engine Type/Spec
Engine Model
Engine Code/Serial Number
Mower Deck MFG Number
Mower Deck SERIAL 
Number