Snapper SPLHI53KW important safety instructions Familiarization, Introduction, Nomenclature

SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION

RIGHT HAND

TRACTIONSPEED

LEVERCONTROL

LEVER

OPERATOR'S PRESENCE

CONTROL(OPC)

NEUTRAL

LATCH

KEY

SWITCH

	FILL/CHECK CAP
HYDRAULIC	(Hydraulic Reservoir)
PUMPS (Not
Shown)

FUEL SHUT-OFF J

VALVE (Not Shown)

t"

HYDRAULIC DRIVE

MOTOR

(Behind Each Rear

Wheel)

DISCHARGE

DEFLECTOR

MUFFLER

LEFT HAND
TRACTION	BLADE CLUTCH
LEVER
	CONTROLSWITCH

COVER

CONTROL

FILLER CAP

FUELTANK

STARTER ROPE

AIR FILTER

REARTIRES

DECK HEIGHT

ADJUSTING

CRANK

COVER

RETAINING

KNOBS

CASTER

WHEEL

ASSEMBLY

FRONT

TIRES

DECK

(48"Shown)

FIGURE 1.1

1.1INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared for the operator's of the SNAPPER PRO HYDRO WALK BEHIND MOWER. It's

purpose, aside from recommending standard operating procedures 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 thru

4 of this manual and All SAFETY messages on the PRO HYDRO WALK BEHIND MOWER and its attachments

before operating. SNAPPER recommends returning the machine to an authorized SNAPPER dealer annually for inspection and addition of any new devices which might upgrade the safety of the mower.

1.2NOMENCLATURE

It is recommended that all operator's of this equipment

become thoroughly familiar with the controls, components, and operation of this machine 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. For the nearest SNAPPER dealer in your area, check the yellow pages under the heading LAWN MOWERS. For engine parts and service, look for the engine manufacturer's dealers under the heading, ENGINES - gasoline.