Snapper SPXV2270HW Merkblatt
3-in-1: Convert from mulching to bagging to side-discharge:
Unpack the mower
• Cut all four corners of the box from top to bottom.
• Remove all packing materials from the mower.
• Locate and identify the items included with the mower.
Raise the handle assembly
• Loosen, but do not remove, the knobs (A, Figure 1)
on both sides of the upper handle.
• Unfold the upper handle so that it is aligned with the
lower handle, and tighten the upper knobs.
• Remove the handle knobs, washers and carriage bolts
from the lower handle (B).
• Raise the lower handle, aligning it with one of the
three sets of holes in the handle bracket. (Most users
will prefer the middle position). Replace the hardware,
tightening securely.
Set Up the starter rope handle
• Squeeze the blade control (A, Figure 2) against the
drive control (B). NOTE: The blade control and drive
control can be operated from either side.
• Pull the starter rope handle (C) out of the engine to
the rope guide (D). Hook the starter rope into the
rope guide (it might be a tight fit).
rope guide (it might be a tight fit).
Add oil and fuel
• Move the mower outside to a flat, level surface.
• Remove the oil fill cap (A, Figure 3). Add the entire contents of the
• Remove the oil fill cap (A, Figure 3). Add the entire contents of the
supplied oil container to the engine. Replace the oil fill cap.
IMPORTANT Mower is shipped without oil in engine.
IMPORTANT Mower is shipped without oil in engine.
Failure to add oil before starting engine will result in
engine damage.
• Remove the fuel fill cap (B). Following the three-step instructions on
• Remove the fuel fill cap (B). Following the three-step instructions on
the FreshStart
®
card, snap the fuel preserver cartridge into the bottom
of the fuel fill cap.
• Add clean, fresh, UNLEADED fuel with a minimum of 87 octane,
• Add clean, fresh, UNLEADED fuel with a minimum of 87 octane,
leaving one inch of space from the top of the tank for fuel expansion.
NOTE: Fuel blends containing more than 10% ethanol are not
recommended.
IMPORTANT Fuel tank holds less than 1/2 gallon.
IMPORTANT DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
IMPORTANT DO NOT use E85 fuel.
• Replace the fuel fill cap, and wipe up any spills.
• Replace the fuel fill cap, and wipe up any spills.
Final preparation
• Move the cutting height adjust levers (A, Figure 4) to the desired
cutting height.
• Set the mower to mulch, bag, or discharge. (See 3-in-1 instructions
• Set the mower to mulch, bag, or discharge. (See 3-in-1 instructions
below.)
Read the manuals
• Carefully read all the manuals supplied with the mower.
They contain important safety, operating, and maintenance
information.
Overview
Items that you will need
Utility Knife
Unleaded Fuel (minimum 87 octane)
Items Included
Failure to read and follow instructions in the
operator's manual could result in death and/or
bodily injury.
Running engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause nausea, fainting, or death.
Operate this product ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
DO NOT operate this product inside any building or
enclosure, even if windows and doors are open.
DANGER
Fuel stabilizer is a hazardous chemical.
IF SWALLOWED, call a physician immediately.
Fuel stabilizer contains:
2,6-di-tert-butylphenol (128-39-2) and
aliphatic petroleum distillate (64742-47-8).
IF SWALLOWED, call a physician immediately.
Fuel stabilizer contains:
2,6-di-tert-butylphenol (128-39-2) and
aliphatic petroleum distillate (64742-47-8).
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For mulching:
• Leave the mulching cover and the
installed mulching plug in place (Figure 5).
installed mulching plug in place (Figure 5).
2
To convert to bagging:
• Lift the rear door and remove the
installed mulching plug (Figure 6).
installed mulching plug (Figure 6).
• Holding the rear door open, attach the
grass bag to the rear of the mower
(Figure 7).
grass bag to the rear of the mower
(Figure 7).
• Make sure the hooks on both sides of
the bag frame hook onto the rear
door rod (Figure 8).
the bag frame hook onto the rear
door rod (Figure 8).
• Release the rear door (it will rest on top
of the grass bag).
of the grass bag).
3
To convert to side discharge:
• Make sure the mulching plug is installed
in the rear of the mower, and the grass
in the rear of the mower, and the grass
bag is removed.
• Lift the mulching cover, and install
• Lift the mulching cover, and install
the side discharge deflector onto the
mower deck (Figure 9).
• Make sure the deck tabs stick up through
the locking slots (Figure 10).
• Release the mulching cover (it will rest
• Make sure the deck tabs stick up through
the locking slots (Figure 10).
• Release the mulching cover (it will rest
on top of the discharge deflector).
Mulching
Cover
SAE30W
Oil
Side Discharge
Deflector
FreshStart
®
Fuel
Preserver Cartridge
Grass Bag
Operator’s
Manual
Starter Rope
Handle
Cutting Height
Adjust Lever
(at each wheel)
Oil Fill and
Dipstick
Fuel Fill Cap
Mulching Plug
(Installed)
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We reserve the right to improve our products and make changes in specifications, designs, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
We reserve the right to improve our products and make changes in specifications, designs, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
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Figure 4
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A
Figure 3
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A
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Figure 5
Figure 7
Figure 9
Figure 6
Figure 8
Figure 10
Form No. 7105027 (Rev. ‘-’)
Blade
Control (2)
Drive
Control (2)
B
B
A
A
Quick Setup Guide
Self-Propelled Mower
Models
SPXV2270HW
NSPXV2270HW
NSPXV2270HW
Questions?
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Figure 1
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