Featuresandcontrols - Snapper 355Z Series Operator's Manual

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CONTROLFUNCTIONS
Theinformation below briefly describes the function of individual controls, Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the
combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. Tolearn what combination and sequence of controls to use for
various tasks see the OPERATION section,
GroundSpeed/ SteeringControlLevers
These levers control the ground speed and steering control
of the rider. The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel
and the right controls the right rear drive wheel.
Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARDspeed of
the associated wheel, and pulling back on a lever increases
the REVERSE speed.
The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position
the faster the drive wheel will turn.
See the OPERATION section for steering instructions.
Throttle Control
The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle forward
to increase engine speed and back to decreaseengine speed.
Always operate at FULL throttle.
Choke
Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once the
engine starts. A warm engine may not require choking. Pull
the knob up to close the choke. Push the knob down to
open the choke.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine; it has three
positions:
OFF
H RUN
Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical system.
Allows the engine to run and powers
the electrical system.
[_J START Cranksthe engine for starting.
NOTE." N ever leavethe ignition switch in the RUNposition
with the engine stopped-this drains the batted4
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