Snapper Operating the Mower, STARTING THE ENGINE, ENGAGING THE TRANSMISSION, To Shut Engine Down:, Before Starting Engine:, To Start Engine:

Operating the Mower

STARTING THE ENGINE						To Shut Engine Down:
NOTE - The procedures outlined within this section are							• Allow engine to idle for 2-3 minutes before shutting
general guidelines, and are in no way meant to replace							down.
or supercede engine manufacturer's operating instruc-							• Set throttle control down to “SLOW” position.
tions. In order to obtain optimum performance from your							• Turn key to “OFF” position.
engine, refer to your engine manual.
						NOTE: If you experience problems with your engine that
Before Starting Engine:
						cannot be satisfactorily resolved by following the instruc-
• Be sure that the unit is completely assembled, all fas-						tions contained within the engine manual, contact your
teners are tightened securely, and all safety guards						local engine dealer. All engine service, warranty or oth-
and components are in place.						erwise, is required to be performed by a manufacturer-
• Be sure to check engine's oil and gasoline*. (See						authorized service center.
engine manual for recommended oil and gasoline						ENGAGING THE TRANSMISSION
specifications.) Never check the engine while it is
running or while you are smoking. Check only when						Your Field & Brush mower is equipped with a rugged
engine is cold.						hydrostatic transmission. The mower can be operated at
*All machines are shipped without oil or gasoline						variable speeds					both forward and reverse directions.
unless otherwise noted.						Please read the f					ll wi g i structions in order to
						acquaint y urself with the mowers controls for safe oper-
To Start Engine:						ation.				in
Recoil Start -		r				The tra			onodr ve system is engaged or disengaged
• Open fuel valve, located at bo	om					thro gh			i
		uel tank by							he Trac ion Drive control lever (Figure 4), locat-
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turning knob counterclockwise.							on the right side of the machine, when standing at the
						Operator'scControls.
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• Set throttle control past the “START” position (fully							• Engage the traction drive by moving the control lever
Right to the double lines) to engagetchoke.
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• Turn key on dash panel to “RU	” p	sition.					to the DRIVE position. The brush mower can now be
					edmoved using the Traction Drive Controls.
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• Grasp recoil handle and pull cord briskly. (You may
have to pull several times before engine starts. If				o
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engine fails to start within a reasonable numb r of
attempts, discontinue and check engine manualpfor
further instructions.)		e
NOTE: Be sure recoil cord retracts fully into recoil unit. A
slack recoil cord can cause serious personalRinjury
and/or damage to unit.
Electric Start - (Optional)											Disengage Engage

•Open fuel valve, located at bottom of fuel tank by turning knob counterclockwise.

•Set throttle control past the “START” position (fully

Right to the double lines) to engage choke. Figure 4 - Traction Drive / Freewheel Control

•Turn ignition key on dash panel past “RUN” position to “START” to engage starter. (If engine fails to start within a reasonable period of time - generally 2-3 attempts of 5-6 seconds cranking time each, discon- tinue and check engine manual for further instruc- tions.)

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