Locking The Swivel Wheels; Handle Height Adjustment; Cutting Height Adjustment - Snapper 7800448 Operator's Manual

Operation

Locking the Swivel Wheels

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WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark
plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
The front wheels can be locked to keep the mower traveling
in a straight line.
1. Move the mower straight ahead a few feet so the
casters are facing forward.
2. Move the swivel caster lock knobs (A, Figure 5) to the
'lock' position (shown) to lock the casters in the forward
position.
3. To release the casters, simply move the swivel caster
lock knobs to the 'unlock' position (B).
A
Figure 5: Locking the swivel caster

Handle Height Adjustment

!
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark
plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
For greater operator comfort, the height of the mower handle
can be adjusted.
1. Remove the T-knobs and carriage bolts securing the
lower handle (A, Figure 6) to the mounting brackets (B).
2. Align the holes in the handle assembly with one of the
three handle height adjustment holes in the mounting
bracket.
3. Replace the removed hardware, tightening securely.
10
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B
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B
Figure 6: Adjusting the handle height

Cutting Height Adjustment

!
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark
plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
1. Pull the height adjusting latch (A, Figure 7) outward and
move to the desired cutting height.
2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The highest
cutting position is Notch 7 (Figure 8). The lowest
cutting position is Notch 1.
Figure 7: Adjusting cutting height
(Rear wheel shown; front wheel similar)
1.25 in
Figure 8: Cutting height settings (approximate)
A
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A
4.00 in
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