Snapper 18HP Hour Meter, PTO Switch, Transmission Oil Fill, Transmission Release Valves

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Features & Controls

Hour Meter

The hour meter measures the number of hours the key has been in the RUN position.

Note: The hour meter will register the passage of time when the key is in the RUN position, even if the engine is not running. The hour meter has a self contained power source so the total hours are always visible.

PTO Switch

The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and disengages attachments that use the PTO. To engage the PTO, pull UP on the switch. Push DOWN to disengage. Note that the operator must be seated firmly in the rider seat for the PTO to function.

Transmission Oil Fill

Transmission oil is added through the transmission oil expansion chamber. It also serves as extra holding capacity for oil as the transmission heats up and the oil expands. See CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL for oil level check and fill procedures.

Transmission Release Valves

The transmission release valves deactivate the transmissions so that the unit can be pushed by hand. See PUSHING THE UNIT BY HAND for operational information.

Seat Adjustment Lever

The seat can be adjusted forward and backward. Move the adjustment lever towards the left, slide the seat to the desired position, and release the lever.

Fuel Tank

Fuel Level Gauge

To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. The fuel gauge is mounted in the fuel tank and indicates the amount of fuel in the tank.

Mower Height of Cut Adjustment &

Attachment Lift Control Lever

To adjust cutting height, pull the large lever back fully to lock the control in the attachment raised transport position. Position the cutting height selector pin on the appropriate hole to achieve the desired cutting height. Pull back on the small lift latch lever and large lever simultaneously, and lower the mower into cutting position.

For attachment transport lift, pull the large lift lever back fully to lock the control in the attachment raised transport position.

Parking Brake

DISENGAGE

Releases the parking brake.

ENGAGE

Locks the parking brake.

Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking brake. Move the lever fully forward to disengage the parking brake. NOTE: To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged.

Controls

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