Starting and Operation (Continued)

Propelling the Mower

1.Start the engine. Refer to the Section entitled “Starting and Operation – Engine and Blade”.

2.Begin squeezing the wheel drive control (A, Figure 4) back toward the handle to engage the wheel drive and propel the mower forward. Forward speed can be increased by squeezing the wheel drive control further back toward the handle.

Handle Height Adjustment

The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows:

1.Turn the two locking cams (A, Figure 5) a quarter-turn to unlock the handle assembly (B).

2.Align the handle assembly with one of the three handle height adjustment holes (C) in the mounting brackets.

3.Return the locking cams to their original position to lock the handle.

Operation

C

A

 

A

B

 

 

Figure 4: Wheel drive control

Reproduction

 

 

(Components removed for clarity)

 

Figu 5: Adjust ng the ha dle height

Stopping

 

 

 

!

WARNING

!

1. Stop forward motion of the mower by releasing he

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service

wheel drive control.

with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.

2. Stop the engine and blade by releasing the blade

Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark

control.

plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious

 

 

 

 

burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.

 

 

 

 

 

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Snapper 7800195, 7800179, 7800231, 7800232 specifications Handle Height Adjustment, Stopping, Propelling the Mower

7800232, 7800179, 7800195, 7800231 specifications

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