Snapper 11 Series - Page 3

INTRODUCTION ^---
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This manual covers SNAPPER Series 11 (last two
numbers in the model designation) Automatic Blade
St^ and Smooth Start Clutch equipped rear engine
riding mowers.
See your SNAPPER Dealer for information on the
many accessories available for your riding mower
and examine SNAPPER’S complete line of outstan¬
ding power equipment!
Always stop the blade, shift into neutral and set the
parking brake when it becomes necessary to leave
your rider momentarily while the engine is running!
RECYCLING MOWERS
WARNING: Your new recycling rear engine rider is
factory equ^sped with a recycling deck cover and is fully
operational at the time of purchase. DO NOT operate
the nK}wer unless the deck cover, the side discharge
chute (included with the rider), or a grass catcher is
p/ppgf/y installed.
To install the side discharge chute: Remove the
recycling deck cover and save the 5/16" carriage bolts,
flat washers, and wing nuts. Align the discharge chute
half of the hinge with the half of hinge attached to the
deck. Insert the hinge pin- to half the hinge length.
Then position and hold the hinge spring in place (one leg
against deck and the other leg against the chute) while
sliding the pin through the spring and remaining portion
of hinge-secure the pin with a 1/4" flat washer and 3/32"
X 3/4" cotter pin - berKi legs over. When property
instaHed, the spring restricts the hinging action of the
chute. Reinstall the previously removed 5/16"
fasteners and save thoM not used, for future
reinstallation of the recycling deck cover.
The side discharge chute DOES NOT have to be
removed when the recycling cover or a grass catcher is
going to be used again.
FIG. 1-A
CLUTCH/BRAKE
DETAIL
To set the parking brake, depress the CLUTCH/
BRAKE pedal (5-C) down and then move (lift) the
PARKING BRAKE lever (13-C) forward and then
release foot pressure until the PARKING BRAKE .
lever locks into place. To release the parking brake, ^ .
tap the CLUTCH/BRAKE pedal with your foot. _ _ _ 3 .
OPERATING/SERVICE FEATURES
1- C Battery
2- C Belt Cover
3- C Blade Lever
4- C Blade Pedals
5- C Clutch/Brake Pedal
6- C Cutting Height Lever
7- C Discharge Deflector
8- C Engine Control Lever
9- C Front Tire (20 P.S.I.)
10- C Fuel Filler Cap/Vaive
11- C Ignition Key/Switch
12- C Operator’s Seat
13- C Parking Brake Lever
14- C Rear Bumper
15- C Rear Tire (12 P.S.I.)
16- C Rope Start Handle
17- C Transmission Shift Lever
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.FIG. 1 - LOCATION OF CONTROLS/FEATURES