Snapper VI80

Assembly, Operation and Service Instructions for
VI80 - VI 80S - SV180 - V210 - V210S - V2104 - SV210
SNAPPER MOWER
IMPORTANT
TRAINING
1. Read th» Operating and Service Instruction Manual carefully.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the
equipment.
2. Never allow children to operate a power mower.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children, and pets.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment Is to be used
and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other foreign
objects.
2. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wearing open
sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.
3. Check fuel before starting engine. Do not fill gasoline tank in¬
doors, when engine is running, or while engine is still hot.
Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting engine.
4. Never attempt to make a wheel height adjustment while the
engine (motor) is running.
3. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
7. N ever operate equipment in wet grass. Always be sure of your
footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never run.
OPERATION
1. Do not change engine governor settings or overspeed engine.
2. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep
clear of discharge at all times.
3. Stop blade (s) when crossing gravel drive, walks or roads.
4. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), remove
wire from spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for any
damage, and repair the damage before restarting and Op¬
erating the mower.
3. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
It generally a warning of trouble.
6 . Stop engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment, before
cleaning mower housing, and when making any repairs or
Inspectio.sn
7. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, moke certain blade and
all moving ports have stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire and
keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting.
8. Do not run engine indoors.
9. Shut engine (motor) off and wait until blade comes to a com¬
plete stop before removing grass catcher and/or unclogging
chute.
10. Mow across the face of slopes, never up-and-down. Exercise
caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow ex¬
cessively steep slopes.
11. NEVER operate mower without proper guards, plates or other
safety protective devices in place.
12. Keep washout ports and other mower housing service openings
closed when mowing.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Check blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals
for proper tightness.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure equipment is
in safe working condition.
3. Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside of a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
4. To reduce fire hazard keep engine free of grass, leaves or
excessive grease.
3. Check grass catcher bags frequently for wear or deterioration.
Replace with new bags for safety protection.
INSTALLATION OF HANDLES:
1. P ull up and back on 3-7331 lower handle pivoting
until it is in place. Tighten the two 5-0615 wing
nuts. Fasten upper handle to lower handle pivot¬
ing using two *4-28 x 1% curved head bolts, two
V 4 internal tooth lock washers and two *4-28 hex
nuts. Fasten the throttle control to the upper han¬
dle using one Vi-28 x 1 % HHCS, one V4 internal
tooth lock washer and one Vi-28 hex nut. Clip
conduit to the handle using two slip-on clips. Han¬
dle height can be adjusted at the slots in the rear
wheel brackets.
INSTALLATION OF GRASS CATCHER:
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Place front bag support (roll bar) with off-set side
on right hand side into slots in rear wheel brack¬
ets. Top part will lay down close to engine. Raise
up allowing ends to drop through slots into holes
below.
3. Place plastic bag chute onto deck with stud near¬
est "CAUTION" passing through hole in chute.
Make sure captive carriage bolts drop into slots
in the bracket next to the right front wheel. Place
Place half ring clamp with slotted end to rear
over the front stud. Secure with 5/16 washer and
5/16-18 lock nut.
Place 5/16-18 x 1 carriage bolt through hole in
deck which is located at rear of discharge open¬
ing, and through hole in plastic chute. Secure with
a 3-1801 clip, 5/16 washer and one 5/16 lock
nut. NOTE: Head of carriage bolt must be to in¬
side of deck.
4. S lip the ends of the 3-1127 front wire through the
front flap of the bag and hook over the roll bar
as shown in figure 4. Slip the ends of the 3-1128
rear wire in the rear flap and hook over the top
section of the lower handle pivoting. If top of bag
is not taut, remove and shift front and rear wires
to inboard flaps and replace.
Now slip inlet neck of bag over bag chute as far
as possible. Do not allow side of bag to block
discharge openning of chute. Stop engine and
empty bag of grass clippings at rear opening be¬
fore bag is over filled or bag chute will become
clogged. NEVER ATTEMPT TO CLEAR BAG CHUTE
IF CLOGGED UNLESS ENGINE IS STOPPED AND
THE SPARK PLUG WIRE IS DISCONNECTED.