Snapper manual SELF-PROPELLED Models

STEP 5: Handle height is adjustable for different height of operators. Loosen the two nuts on the inside of each of the lower handles. See Figure 4. Move the handle up or down to the desired height. See Figure 5. Retighten all nuts securely after adjustment. Pull blade control against upper handle, pull rope start handle and loop into rope guide. See Figure 5.

LOWER HANDLE

BRACKET

LOOSEN

TWO NUTS

FIGURE 4

MOVE UPPER HANDLE

UP OR DOWN FOR

PROPER HEIGHT

FIGURE 5

STEP 6: Set-up is now complete for push models without self-propelled drive system. For self-propelled models continue to the “Self-Propelled Models” Section. Proceed to the pre-sale checklist page of this instruction to prepare the mower for use.

SELF-PROPELLED MODELS

NOTE: The set-up procedure for self-propelled models is basically the same as the Push Models. Follow the exact procedure as described in Steps 1 thru 6 from the Push Models section.

STEP 7: Check the clearance between the clutch cable

and clutch spring. NOTE: Clearance between spring and cable is very important. Excessive clearance will cause drive system NOT to operate when wheel drive control handle is depressed. No clearance at all will cause mower to continue to propel itself when wheel drive control handle is released to stop mower movement. Slide vinyl spring cover (located at the end of clutch cable) up clutch cable to gain access to the end of spring and cable loop. With wheel drive control handle released, clearance between spring hook and cable loop should be 1/16” to 1/8”. If clearance is more or less than specified, unhook spring from clutch cable eye, then adjust by rotating outer spring clockwise or counter clockwise to achieve the proper clearance. Rehook spring to clutch cable eye. Slide vinyl cover over the spring when correct clearance is reached. See Figure 6.

CLUTCH CABLE

VINYL SPRING COVER

1/16” - 1/8”

CLEARANCE

OUTER

SPRING

INNER

SPRING

CABLE

CLUTCH

CABLE EYE

SPRINGS

FIGURE 6

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