Propelling The Mower; Stopping The Mower; Handle Height Adjustment - Snapper 7800372 Operator's Manual

Operation

Propelling the Mower

1. Start the engine. Refer to the Section entitled "Starting
and Operation – Engine and Blade".
2. Move the ground speed control (A, Figure 5) to the
desired speed position.
3. Squeeze the wheel drive control (B) against the handle
to engage the 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.
B
Figure 5: Mower drive controls

Stopping the Mower

1. Stop forward motion of the mower by releasing the
wheel drive control.
2. Stop the engine and blade by releasing the blade
control.
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Handle Height Adjustment

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DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOP engine 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.
To increase operator comfort, the height of the mower
handle can be adjusted.
1. Loosen the lower nuts (A, Figure 6) on each
A
lower handle.
Figure 6: 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
A
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B