Snapper P2187519BVE Operator's Manual page 8

Operation(Continued)
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Startingand Operation(Continued)
Engine and Blade (Kawasaki Engine)
1. Make sure the fuel valve (A, Figure5) on the engine is
open.
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), releasethe blade
control.
Propelling the Mower
1. Start the engine. Refer to the Section entitled "Starting
and Operation - Engine and Blade".
2. Move the ground speedcontrol (A, Figure 6) to the
desired speed position.
3. Squeezethe wheel drive control (B) against the handle
to engagethe 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.
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Stopping
1. Stop forward motion of the mower by releasingthe
wheel drive control.
2. Stop the engine and blade by releasingthe blade
control.
HandleHeightAdjustment
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.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOPengine 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.
Figure 6: Mower drive controls
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