Snapper SW20 Series Operator's Manual page 14

Features & Centrols
ParkingBrake
DISENGAGE Releasesthe parking brake.
[ ENGAGE
Locks the parking brake.
Pull the parking brake handle up to engage the parking
brake. Push the parking brake handle down to disengage
the parking brake. NOTE,Tostart the unit the parking brake
must be engaged.
[PTO (Power TakeOff) Switch
The PTOswitch engagesand disengagesthe mower. Pull UP
on the switch to engage,and push DOWNto disengage.
r_ Neutral Return Pedal
The neutral return pedal provides a hands-free return to
neutral. The pedal is used in conjunction with the Reverse
Speed Control Levers to properly stop the machine.
See the Operationsection for Driving Instructions.
ThrottleControl
The throttle controls the engine speed. Move the throttle
control forward towards the FASTposition to increase the
engine speed and back towards the SLOW position to
decreasethe engine speed. Always operate at FULLthrottle.
FAST Speeds up the engine speed.
SLOW Slows down the engine speed.
Fuel Tank Cap
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.
Engine Kill / Operator Presence Handles
These handles are a major factor in the safety interlock
system of the mower. Both handles are tied together so
depressing one handle depresses both. The operator must
depress the handles in order to deactivate the engine kill
system. Handles must be depressed to disengage the
parking brake and engagethe PTOswitch.
Transmission Release Valves
The transmission release levers deactivate the transaxle so
that the unit can be pushed by hand. See PUSHINGTHE
UNIT BY HANDfor operational information.
Transmission Oil Fill
Transmission oil is added through the transmission oil
reservoirs. It also serves as extra holding capacity for oil as
the transmissions heat up and the oil expands. See CHECK
TRANSMISSIONOIL for oil level check and fill procedures.
[]Choke Control
Close the choke for cold starting. Openthe choke once the
engine starts. A warm engine may not require choking. Pull
the knob UP to close the choke. Push the knob DOWNto
open the choke.
Cutting HeightAdjustment
Handles
The cutting height adjustment handles control the mower
deck cutting height. To raise the mower deck cutting height
crank the cutting height adjustment handlesclockwise. To
lower the mower deck cutting height, crank the cutting
height adjustment handles counter-clockwise. To ensure an
even cut, both cutting height adjustment handles must be
adjusted to the same height.
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