Wheel Drive; Mower Blade - Snapper LT140H38ABV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STOPPING
ENGINE: STOP ENGINEby turning the KEYSWITCH
to "OFF". See Figure 2.
SWITCH
KEYSWffCH
THROTrLE
FIGURE 2
WHEEL DRIVE: STOP FORWARD MOTION of mower
by pushing CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL all the way "DOWN."
See Figure 3.
CLUTCWB RAKE
PEDAL
PARKING
BRAKE
LEVER
"OFF' CONTROL
LEVER
PUSH BLADE CONTROL
LEVER "DOWN" TO
STOP MOWER BLADE
FIGURE 4
PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service as
required before each startup.
• CHECK TIRES and add air as needed to bring
pressure to 12 psi in front and 10 psi in rear tires•
• CHECK GUARDS, DEFLECTORS & COVERS to
make sure all are in place and securely tightened.
• CHECK ENGINE OIL and add oil as needed to
bring level up to (but not over) the full mark. (Refer
to Engine Manual for oil specifications).
• READJUST SEAT as needed to most comfortable
position• (Refer to Page 5).
• CHECK BLADE CONTROL to insure it works
freely. Blade lever must be moved manually from
"ON" to "OFF" to stop blade.
• CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES of cutting deck
and engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil
etc. Keep engine air intake screens and cooling
fins clear at all times.
• ADD FUEL to tank after pushing the mower outside
where fumes can be dissipated. Make sure cap is
tightened after refueling. (Refer to Engine Manual
for fuel specifications)• See Figure 5.
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CAP
FILLING
FIGURE 3
MOWER BLADE: STOP MOWER BLADE by pushing
BLADE CONTROL LEVER downward to "OFF".
See Figure 4. '
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FIGURE 5