Snapper Complete Operation Guide for Lawn Mower Models

Operation

Pre-Start Check List	Starting and Operation
Make the following checks and perform the service required	Engine and Blade (Briggs Quantum Series
before each start-up.	Engines)
1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter,	1. Move the engine speed control to the fast (‘Rabbit’)
and covers to make sure all are in place and securely
	position.
tightened.
2. Check the blade control (A, Figure 1), wheel drive	NOTE: Briggs Quantum Series engines are equipped with a Ready
control (B), and ground speed control (C) to insure they
	StartTM feature, and thus do not feature a primer button.
work freely.

		A		2. Pull the blade control (A, Figure 3) against the handle.
				3. Start the mower: Pull the rope start handle (B) to crank
				the engine.
			C	4. After the engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until the
	B			engine runs smooth before beginning mower operation.
				NOTE: To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade control.
					A
Figure 1: Mower controls
3. Check the cutting height. Adjust to the desired height.
	Refer to the Section entitled ‘Cutting Height Adjus men ’.
4.	Check the engine oil (A, Figure 2) and add		il as neededfor
	to bring the level up to the full mark. Refer to the Engine
	Owner’s Manual for oil specifications.			B
		Not
	B
			A
				Figure 3: Starting the mower
		Reproduction

Figure 2: Oil and fuel fill

5.Add fuel to the tank after pushing the mower outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Fill the tank to 1-1/2 inches below the top of the filler neck (to allow for fuel expansion). Make sure the cap (B, Figure 2) is tightened after fueling. Refer to the Engine Owners Manual for fuel specifications.

6.Clean the exterior surfaces of the cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep the engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times.

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