Snapper VI80 - Page 7

Assembly, Operation and Service Instructions for
V210P - V210PS - V210P4 SNAPPER MOWER
IMPORTANT
TRAINING
1. Read the 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.
5. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
7. Never 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.
5. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the < \
engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration J [
is 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, make certain blade and \ J
alt moving parts have stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire and ] *
keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting. 1!
8. Do not run engine indoors. 1 ’
9. Shut engine (motor) off and wait until blade comes to a com- \ [
plete stop before removing grass catcher and/or unclogging J |
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 j *
safety protective devices in place. < !
12. Keep washout ports and other mower housing service openings
closed when mowing. ! |
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE j
1. Check blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals I!
for proper tightness. J |
2. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure equipment is ] >
in safe working condition. 1 ►
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. « >
5. Check grass catcher bags frequently for wear or deterioration. <!
Replace with new bags for safety, protection. ![
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INSTALLATION OF HANDLES:
1. Place lower handle. Item No. 14, Page 4, in groove of lower handle
stationary. Item No. 30. Secure with two 1/4-28 x xl-1/2 hex head
cap screws. Item No. 16, two l/4 internal tooth lock washers. Item
No. 17, and two 1/4-28 hex nuts. Item No. 15.
2. Fasten upper handle. Item No. 18, to lower handle. Item No. 14,
using two 1/4-28x1-1/2 hex head cap screws. Item No. 16, two
1/4 internal tooth lock washers. Item No. 17, and two 1/4-28 hex
nuts. Item No. 15.
3. Install upper speed lever. Item No. 27, through hole in speed sec¬
tor, which is welded to the upper handle, and into sleeve, Item
No. 97.
4. Fasten throttle control, Item No. 25, to outside of upper handle,
using one 1/4-28x2 hex head cap screw. Item No. 91, one 1/4
internal tooth lock washer. Item No. 17, and one 1/4-18 hex nut.
Item No. 15. Install throttle control clips, Item No. 28.
5. Fasten upper pull rod. Item No. 102, to clutch lever. Item No. 21, by
placing end with bend up through hole in clutch lever. Loosen hex
head screw. Item No. 93. Slide lower pull rod. Item No. 26, down,
push down on hook spring. Item No. 29, and fasten end of hook
spring into slot in bell crank. Item No. 58, Page 3.
ADJUSTMENT OF SPEED LEVER:
Set speed lever. Item No. 27, in highest speed on speed selector.
Move driven disc assembly. Item No. 38, Page 3, to left of machine
until clutch rod. Item No. 35, hits left rear wheel bracket. Included
in hardware bag is a red guage. Lift up on lower speed lever. Item
No. 101, until guage will fit between sleeve. Item No. 97, and
anchor lever. Item No. 33. Tighten the two upper set screws. Item
No. 96, Page 4.
ADJUSTMENT OF PULL ROD:
Set speed lever. Item No. 27, in low speed. Plac^ guage at edge of
depression in drive rise assembly, tern No. 50. Pull up on lower pull
rod, Item No. 26 until rubber tire makes contact with guage. Tighten
the hex nut on the carriage bolt. Item No. 93, Page 4. Install clip on
pull rod and fasten to upper handle between the clutch lever and
speed selector. In the event the guage is lost, place two nickels to¬
gether and use as a guage.
INSTALLATION OF GRASS CATCHER:
1. Disconnect spark plug.
2. Place front bag support, roll bar. Item No. 10, with off-set on right
hand side into slots in rear wheel brackets. Item Nos. 20 and 48.
Top part wM lay down close to engine. Raise up, allowing ends to
drop through slots into holes below.
3. Place bag chute. Item No. 3, onto deck with stud nearest to "CAU-|
TION" passing through hole in chute. Make sure captive carriage'
bolts drop into slots in the bracket. Item No. 5, next to the right
front wheel. Place half ring clamp. Item No. 77, 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 opening, and through hole in plastic
chute. Secure with clip. Item No. 86, 5/l6 washer and one 5/16-18
lock nut. NOTE: Head of carriage bolt must be to inside of deck.
4. Slip the ends of front wire. Item No. 11, through the front flap of
the bag and hook over the roll bar. Item No. 10, as shown in figure
4. S lip the ends of the rear wire. Item No. 1, in the rear flap and
hook over the top section of the lower handle pivoting. Item No. 14.
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. Item No. 2,
over bag chute as far as possible. Do not allow side of bag to block
discharge opening of chute. Stop engine and empty bag of grass
clippings at rear opening before bag is over filled or bag chute will
become clogged. NEVER ATTEMPT TO CLEAR BAG CHUTE IF CLOG¬
GED UNLESS ENGINE IS STOPPED AND SPARK PLUG WIRE IS
DISCONNECTED.
INSTALLATION OF SIDE CHUTE:
1. Remove spark plug wire.
2. Remove grass catcher in reverse sequence of above installation.
3. Attach side chute extension. Item No. 88, to side chute. Item No. 7,
using four 10/32 hex nuts, four 10/32 x 5/16 RHMS and four No. 10
internal tooth lock washers. NOTE: Head of bolts must be to inside
of chute. See illustration.
4. Grip metal side chute. Item No. 7, with both hands and slip large
slotted hole over mounting key on the deck. Slightly squeeze to¬
gether and slip captive carriage bolt into slot in bracket. Item No. 5,
at right front wheel while holding the slotted hole on the deck key.
5. Use one of the half clamps. Item No. 77, to hold the top down at
the front stud. Use the other half round clamp. Item No. 77, to go
over the rear stud and into the small slot in the side chute. Item
No. 7. Fasten with three 5/16 flat washers and three 5/16-18 hex
lock nuts.
ENGINE CARE AND OPERATION: {
1. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL BEFORE CRANKING.
2. Refer to engine manual furnished with this packet of instructions,
to oil, fuel, and maintain the engine properly.