Section 1 - Familiarization - Snapper P216012E Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION

WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL
BLADE CONTROL
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
UPPER
HANDLE
KNOB
MID
HANDLE
GRASS
BAG
KNOB
LOWER
HANDLE
REAR HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT LATCH
ENGINE AIR
BREATHER COVER
RECYCLING
DECK COVER
RECYCLING DECK DETAIL
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual has been prepared for the operators of
the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS. Its
purpose, aside from recommending operating and
routine service requirements, is to promote safety
through the use of accepted operating practices.
Read, Understand and Follow the "IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on Pages 2 & 3 of this
manual and all safety messages on the mower and
attachments before operating the mower.
GROUND SPEED CONTROL
ELECTRIC START SWITCH
ROPE START HANDLE
BAG ADAPTOR
FIGURE 1.1
GRASS BAG CONNECTOR
OIL FILL CAP
AND DIPSTICK
FUEL
FILLER CAP
1.2 NOMENCLATURE
The nomenclature drawing above, Figure 1.1, shows
the essential parts of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND
MOWERS. It is recommended that all operators of
the mower become thoroughly familiar with the
controls, parts and operation of the mower before
operating. Specific details involving the engine are
found in the separate engine owner's manual. Study
these manuals before operating and keep both handy
for future reference.
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ENGINE SPEED CONTROL SYMBOLS
"FAST"
"SLOW"
PRIMER
BULB
MOWER
DECK
FRONT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT LATCH
CATCHER MODEL
SHOWN (ROPE START
MOUNTED ON LEFT SIDE
OF HANDLE)
SIDE DISCHARGE DETAIL