Snapper MR216017B important safety instructions Familiarization, Introduction, Nomenclature

Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION		GROUND	FAST
		SPEED
	UPPER	CONTROL	SLOW
WHEEL DRIVE	HANDLE
CONTROL

ROPE

START

BLADE

HANDLE

CONTROL

KNOB

MID-HANDLE

	BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE	TECUMSEH ENGINE
KNOB	PRIMER BULB –	PRIMER BULB –
	LOCATED AT FRONT OF ENGINE	LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE
REAR HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT		OF ENGINE
LEVER
LOWER	OIL FILL CAP
HANDLE
	& DIPSTICK
FUEL
FILLER
CAP	MUFFLER

REAR WHEEL

MOWER DECK

ENGINE AIR

FILTER COVER

RECYCLING

DECK FRONT WHEEL COVER

FRONT HEIGHT

PRIMER BULBADJUSTMENT LEVERS (SEE INSET)

FIGURE 1.1

1.1 INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared for the operators of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS. Its purpose, aside from recommending operating 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, 3, & 4 of this manual and all safety messages on the mower and attachments before operating the mower.

1.2 NOMENCLATURE

The nomenclature drawing above, Figure 1.1, shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS. It is recommended that all operators of the mower become thoroughly familiar with the controls, parts and operation of the mower 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.

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