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SET-UP INSTRUCTION & PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
SNAPPER PRO 21" STEEL DECK COMMERCIAL WALK BEHIND MOWERS
INTRODUCTION: The SNAPPER PRO 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.
WARNING – DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START OR
OPERATE THIS UNIT UNTIL ALL ASSEMBLY
STEPS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. SERIOUS
INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
STEP 1: Remove mower from shipping carton. These
mowers are manufactured with (4) 5/16-18 hex head
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 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 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.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
INSTRUCTION No. 7103223 (Rev. ‘-’, 3/18/2009)
UPPER
HANDLE
MIDDLE
HANDLE
5/16 BOLT
RETAINER
5/16 BOLT
RETAINER
5/16 HEX HEAD CAP
SCREWS
5/16 HEX
HEAD CAP
SCREWS
MIDDLE
HANDLE
5/16 BOLT
RETAINER
LOWER
HANDLES
MIDDLE
HANDLE
LOWER
HANDLE
(Left Side)
5/16 X 1-1/2”
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
LOWER HANDLE
BRACKET
LOOSEN
THREE NUTS