Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION

WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL SYMBOLS

BLADE CONTROL

“FAST”

GROUND SPEED CONTROL

 

ELECTRIC START SWITCH

ENGINE

“SLOW”

 

SPEED

 

CONTROL

 

UPPER

 

HANDLE

 

KNOB

ROPE START HANDLE

 

MID

GRASS BAG CONNECTOR

 

HANDLE

 

GRASS

PRIMER

BAG

BULB

 

OIL FILL CAP

KNOB

AND DIPSTICK

 

LOWER

FUEL

HANDLE

FILLER CAP

REAR HEIGHT

MOWER

DECK

ADJUSTMENT LATCH

 

 

FRONT HEIGHT

 

ADJUSTMENT LATCH

 

CATCHER MODEL

ENGINE AIR

SHOWN (ROPE START

MOUNTED ON LEFT SIDE

BREATHER COVER

OF HANDLE)

 

RECYCLING

 

DECK COVER

 

 

BAG ADAPTOR

RECYCLING DECK DETAIL

SIDE DISCHARGE DETAIL

 

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 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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Snapper P216012E important safety instructions Introduction, Nomenclature