Snapper 7800104 User Manual

Maintenance
(Gontinued)
WARNING
D0 NOT
attempt any adjustments, maintenance,
service
or
repairs
with the
engine
running.
ST0P engine.
ST0P blade.
Engage
parking
brake.
Remove
key. Remove
spark
plug
wire from
spark
plug
and secure
away
f rom
plug.
Engine
and
components are H0T. Avoid
serious burns, allow
all
parts
to
cool before working
on
machine.
Fuel Filler
Cap
and vent must
be closed securely to
prevent
fuel
spillage.
Mower Blade
Replacement
Blade
Wear Limits
1. Inspect
the
blade
frequently
for signs of
excessive wear
or damage
(Figure
42):
(A)
New blade,
(B)
Wear
limit
(notch
starts);
(C)
Dangerous
condition
-
do
not
use on mower!
Replace
with new blade.
4. Remove
the bolts
(8,
Figure 43), washers
(C)
and nuts
(D)
securing
the mower blade
(A)
to the
spindle.
5.
Inspect the
condition of
the
blade
(Figure
42).
6.
lf the
blade
is in
good
condition, sharpen at
22Io
28
.
degrees
(8,
Figure 44).
D0
N0T
sharpen beyond exist-
ing
cutting edge
(A).
7.
Check blade balance after sharpening. lf necessary,
cor-
rect blade balance by
grinding
the heavy end
of
the
b
lade.
B.
Reinstall the
blade.
Torque the
blade mounting bolts to
the recommended ranoe of
30
to 40 ft. lbs.
I
Figure 43:
Renoving the nower blade
Figure
44: Sharpening the mower
blade
j,x
Figure 42; Molwer
blade wear limits
WARNING
Wear
heavy leather
gloves
when
handling
or
working
around
cutting blades. Blades
are extremely sharp
and can
cause severe injury. D0 N0T
use a
cutting blade that
shows
signs of excessive wear
or damage.
Blade
Sharpening
1 . Follow
the WARNING
statement found
on
this
page.
2.
Check
the
fuel level in the tank.
lt over 314 full. remove
the tank. Refer to the
section
entitled
"REMOVING
FUEL
TANK". lt
314 or less,
proceed
to the next
step.
3. Carefully stand the Rear Engine
Rider
on
its rear
0umper.
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Snapper 7800104 Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	7800104
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English