Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.2STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.2. ENGINE & BLADE (120 Volt Electric Start)

4.Stand in operator’s position. Move blade control against handle and hold in place. See Figure 2.5.

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock or injury, make sure power cord is away from cutting blade before attempting to start engine.

5.Depress starter button on switch box until engine starts. See Figure 2.5. NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine and it does not start, release the starter button. Attempt starting again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds.

6.After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth. If engine fails to start, check the power cord. Be sure it is inserted securely into the AC receptacle and into the switch box.

2.3STOPPING

Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade control. See Figure 2.6.

WARNING

Before attempting any adjustments to the cutting height, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. DO NOT make any adjustments with engine or blade running. Be extremely careful when performing adjustments around engine. Engine is extremely hot and can cause severe burns. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.

2.4HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

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

1.Loosen the lower nuts on each lower handle as shown in Figure 2.7.

2.Move upper mower handle up or down until the desired position is achieved.

3.Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to maintain desired position.

LOWER HANDLE

LOOSEN TWO

NUTS

BLADE CONTROL

SHOWN IN “OFF”

POSITION

FIGURE 2.6

FIGURE 2.7

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Snapper R204513E important safety instructions Stopping, Handle Height Adjustment
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R204513E specifications

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