Snapper SGV13321KW KEY Switch, Engine Speed & Choke Control, Blade Clutch Switch

SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS

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3.1.4. KEY SWITCH

The Key Switch provides or cuts power to the engine. See Figure 3.4.

1.To run engine, turn key to ‘RUN’.

2.To stop engine, turn key to ‘STOP’.

ENGINE “STOP”

ENGINE

“RUN”

FIGURE 3.4

3.1.5. ENGINE SPEED & CHOKE CONTROL

The Engine Speed Control controls the speed of the engine. A built-in Choke Control, above the engine speed range, assists in starting a cold engine. See Figure 3.5.

CHOKE

‘FAST’

‘SLOW’

FIGURE 3.5

3.1.6. BLADE CLUTCH SWITCH

The Blade Clutch Switch engages and disengages the cutting blade clutch. Pulling the switch knob up to the ‘ON’ position engages the blade clutch. Pushing the switch knob down to the ‘OFF’ position disengages the blade clutch. See Figure 3.6.

PULL UP TO ENGAGE

PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE

FIGURE 3.6

3.1.7. TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER

The Transmission has five forward speeds and one reverse speed.

1.To engage transmission in a forward gear, move the transmission shift lever from the neutral (‘N’) position into the desired gear (‘1’ – ‘5’). See Figure 3.7.

FIGURE 3.7

2.To engage transmission in reverse, lift up on reverse lockout lever, and move transmission shift lever from the neutral (‘N’) position into reverse (‘R’) gear. See Figure 3.8.

FIGURE 3.8

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