Propelling Mower; Handle Height Adjustment - Snapper NP2167519B Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Operation (Continued)
Starting and Operation (Continued)
Engine and Blade (Briggs DOV Series and
Kawasaki Engines)
1. (Kawasaki Engine only) Make sure the fuel valve (A,
Figure 5) on the engine is open.
A
Figure 5: Fuel shut-off (Kawasaki engine only)
2. Move the engine speed control past the fast ('Rabbit')
detent to the 'Choke' position.
3. Pull the blade control (A, Figure 4) against the handle.
4. Pull the rope start handle (B) to crank the engine.
5. After the engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until the
engine runs smooth before beginning mower operation.
NOTE: To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade
control.
Propelling the Mower
(Self-Propelled Models Only)
1. Start the engine. Refer to the Section entitled "Starting
and Operation – Engine and Blade".
2. Move the ground speed control (A, Figure 6) to the
desired speed position.
3. Squeeze the wheel drive control (B) against the handle
to engage the wheel drive and propel the mower
forward. Forward speed can be adjusted while the
mower is moving by changing the position of the
ground speed control.
B
Figure 6: Mower drive controls
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Stopping
1. Stop forward motion of the mower by releasing the
wheel drive control.
2. Stop the engine and blade by releasing the blade
control.

Handle Height Adjustment

The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows:
1. Loosen the lower nuts (A, Figure 7) on each
lower handle.
Figure 7: Adjusting the handle height
2. Move the handle assembly (B) up or down until the
desired position is achieved.
3. Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to maintain
the desired position.
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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.
A
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