Starting The Engine; Stopping The Mower - Snapper SW20 Series Operator's Manual

Operation
Starting the Engine
AWARNING
if you de net understandhow a specificcontrol
functions, or havenot yet thoroughlyread the
FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so new.
Do NOT attempt to operate the unit without first
becoming familiar with the locationand function ofALL
controls.
1. Engagethe parking brake and make sure that the PTO
switch is disengaged and the forward speed control
lever is in the NEUTRALposition.
2. NOTE:A warm engine may not require choking.
Set the engine throttle control to FULL throttle position,
Then fully close the choke by pulling the knob OUT fully.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to RUN.
4. Graspthe recoil starter handle and pull slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly. (You may haveto
pull several times before the engine starts. If the engine
fails to start within a reasonablenumber of attempts,
discontinue and check engine manual for further
instructions.
, WARNING
_ impactHazard
Rapid retractionof starter cord(kickback) will pull
handand arm toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result.
Stopping the Mower
1. Gently squeeze both reverse speed control levers evenly
to stop the unit.
2. Oncethe unit is stopped, firmly depress the neutral
return pedal to placethe transmission in neutral.
3. Disengagethe PTOby pushing down on the PTOswitch.
3. Engagethe parking brake by pulling the handle up until
it locks into position.
4. Move the throttle control to mid-throttle position and
turn the ignition key to OFE Removethe key.
When starting engine, pull starter cordslowly until
resistanceis felt and then pull rapidlyto avoid
kickback.
4. After the engine starts, gradually open the choke (push
knob down fully). Reduceto half throttle speed and
allow to warm up.
Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute
before engaging the PTOswitch or driving the uniL
5. After warming the engine, ALWAYSoperate the unit at
FULLTHROTTLEwhen mowing.
In the eventof an emergencythe engine can he stopped
hy simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this
method only in emergencysituations. For normal engine
shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPINGTHE
MOWER,
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