Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION
WHEEL DRIVE
CONTROL
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL
BLADE
CONTROL
GROUND
SPEED
CONTROL
UPPER
HANDLE
BAG
SLIDER
MID
HANDLE
GRASS
BAG
LOWER
HANDLE
REAR HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT LATCH
WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL - | BLADE CONTROL - |
RELEASE TO STOP | |
FORWARD MOTION | RELEASE TO STOP |
| BLADE AND ENGINE |
GROUND
SPEED
FASTCONTROL
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROLSLOW
ROPE START HANDLE
FUEL FILLER CAP
OIL FILL CAP &
DIPSTICK
KAWASAKI
OHV ENGINE
MUFFLER
ENGINE SPEED DECAL
“CHOKE”
“FAST”
“SLOW”
GRASS BAG
CONNECTOR
ENGINE AIR BREATHER COVER
BAG ADAPTER
CATCHER MODEL SHOWN (ROPE START MOUNTED ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDLE)
FRONT HEIGHT
ADJUSTING LATCH
MOWER DECK
FIGURE 1.1
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual has been prepared for the operators of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS. Its purpose, aside from recommending operating and routine service requirements, is to promote safety through the use of accepted operating practices.
Read, Understand and Follow the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on Pages 2 & 3 of this manual and all safety messages on the mower and attachments before operating the mower.
1.2 NOMENCLATURE
The nomenclature drawing above, Figure 1.1, shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS. It is recommended that all operators of the mower become thoroughly familiar with the controls, parts and operation of the mower before operating. Specific details involving the engine are found in the separate engine owner’s manual. Study these manuals before operating and keep both handy for future reference.
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