Snapper 7800979-00 Operator's Manual page 8

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Features and Controls
Note: The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided
for reference only and may differ from your specific model.
Contact your dealer if you have questions.
Compare Figure 2 with the table following.
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A Mulching Cover
B Rear Height Adjustment Latch (2)
C Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick
D Rope Start Handle
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Engine Speed Control E
F
• Move engine
speed control
G
lever toward Slow
H
(Turtle) to
decrease engine
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speed.
J
• Move engine
speed control
lever toward Fast
Operation
(Rabbit) to
increase engine
Before Starting
speed.
• Move engine
speed control
1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, and covers to
lever past Fast
make sure all are in place and securely tightened.
(Rabbit) to turn
on choke. 2. Check the blade control (A, Figure 3), drive control (B), and
ground speed control (C) to insure they work freely.
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3. Check the cutting height. Adjust to the desired height. See
Cutting Height Adjustment .
4. Check the engine oil:
Engine Speed Control
Drive Control
Blade Control
Ground Speed Control
Fuel Filler Cap
Front Height Adjustment Latch (2)
• Make sure the mower is on a level surface.
• Clean the oil fill area of any debris.
• Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 4) and wipe with a clean
cloth.
• Insert and tighten the dipstick.
• Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. It should
be at the top of the full indicator (B) on the dipstick.
• If low, add oil slowly into the engine oil fill. See Oil
Recommendations . Do not overfill. After adding oil,
wait one minute and recheck the oil level.
• Replace and tighten the dipstick.
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