Important Safety Instructions; Section 1 - Familiarization - Snapper PRO HYDRO SPA361 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION
RIGHT HAND
TRACTION
LEVER
SPEED
CONTROL
LEVER
OPERATOR'S PRESENCE
CONTROL(OPC)
NEUTRAL
LATCH
KEY
SWITCH
HYDRAULIC
PUMPS (Not
Shown)
FILL/CHECK CAP
(Hydraulic Reservoir)
FUEL SHUT-OFF J
VALVE (Not Shown)
t"
HYDRAULIC DRIVE
MOTOR
(Behind Each Rear
Wheel)
LEFT HAND
TRACTION
LEVER
BLADE CLUTCH
CONTROLSWITCH
CONTROL
FILLER CAP
FUELTANK
STARTER ROPE
AIR FILTER
REARTIRES
DECK HEIGHT
ADJUSTING
CRANK
COVER
RETAINING
KNOBS
CASTER
WHEEL
ASSEMBLY
DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
MUFFLER
COVER
DECK
(48"Shown)
FRONT
TIRES
FIGURE 1.1
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual has been prepared for the operator's of the
SNAPPER PRO HYDRO WALK BEHIND MOWER. It's
purpose, aside from recommending standard operating
procedures 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 thru
4 of this manual and All SAFETY messages on the PRO
HYDRO WALK BEHIND MOWER and its attachments
before operating. SNAPPER recommends returning the
machine to an authorized SNAPPER dealer annually for
inspection and addition of any new devices which might
upgrade the safety of the mower.
1.2 NOMENCLATURE
It is recommended that all operator's of this equipment
become thoroughly familiar with the controls,
components, and operation of this machine 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. For the nearest SNAPPER dealer in your area,
check the yellow pages under the heading LAWN
MOWERS. For engine parts and service, look for the
engine manufacturer's dealers under the heading,
ENGINES - gasoline.