Snapper NSPXV2270HW Lawn Mower User Manual


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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).
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
suppliedoilcontainertotheengine.Replacetheoilfillcap.
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
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,
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.
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
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).
1 For mulching:
• Leavethemulchingcoverandthe
installedmulchingpluginplace(Figure5).
2 To convert to bagging:
• Liftthereardoorandremovethe
installedmulchingplug(Figure6).
• Holdingthereardooropen,attachthe
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).
• Releasethereardoor(itwillrestontop
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
bagisremoved.
• 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
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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Quick Setup Guide
Self-Propelled Mower
Models
SPXV2270HW
NSPXV2270HW
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