Controls & Features - Snapper 1696628 Operator's Manual

Controls and Features
Drive Control
Electric Starter
Push Key †
Recoil Starter
† If Equipped
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower.
Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the
unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
WARNING:
This blade control is a safety device.
Never attempt to bypass its operations.
Drive Controls
The drive controls are located on top of the upper handle and are
used to engage the drive. Squeeze the right, left, or both right
and left controls against the upper handle to engage the drive;
release it/them to slow down or stop mower from propelling.
Speed Control
The speed control is located on the variable speed control
housing on the upper handle. This control is used to select the
forward speed of the mower. See Figure 4-1 inset.
IMPORTANT: Move the speed control only when the engine is
running. Changing the speed control setting with the engine off
can damage the mower.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand
behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
Drive Control
Speed Control
Side Discharge
Chute
Blade Control
Figure 4-1
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the left
rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to the "Assembly &
Set-Up" Section.
Deck Wash
Your mower's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface
as part of its deck wash system. Use the deck wash to rinse grass
clippings from the deck's underside.
Side Discharge Chute
Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To discharge the grass
clippings to the side instead, follow the instructions in the
"Assembly & Set-Up" section to attach the side discharge chute.
WARNING:
chute area on cutting deck. Refer to warning label
on the unit.
Electric Starter Push Key (If Equipped)
The electric starter push key is located on the right side of the
upper handle. It is both a removable key and push button and is
only provided on electric start models.
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Lever
Deck Wash
Keep hands and feet away from the
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