Snapper 13 Series Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

PRE-START CHECKS & SERVICE
1. CHECK BLADE CONTROLS. The controls must
work freely and be properly adjusted. The BLADE
lever (3-C) must "snap" from ON to OFF when the
BLADE pedals (4-C) are released.
2. CHECK GUARDS, DEFLECTORS & COVERS. They
must be in place and securely fastened.
3. CHECK ENGINE OIL. The oil level should be at the
"FULL" mark on the dipstick - never over fill! Add oil
if needed (refer to engine manual for oil specifica¬
tions).
4. CHECK TIRES. Air pressure shouid be 20 p.s.i. in
the front tires (9-C) and 12 p.s.i. in the rear tires
(15-C). Add air if needed.
5. CLEAN EXTERiOR SURFACES. Remove any ac-
cumuiation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. from the engine
and mower deck. Keep the engine air intake screens
and cooiing fins ciean at aii times.
6. ADD FUEL. Pour fuel into the tank only when the
rider is OUT-DOORS where fumes can safeiy
dissipate. Make sure the FUEL FiLLER CAP (10-C) is
tightened after each refueiing.
(SINGLE BLADE MOWER)
STARTING & STOPPING ENGINE
NOTE: To stop the engine, turn the IGNITION KEY
(11-C) OFF.
START ENGINE AS FOLLOWS:
STEP 1: SHIFT BLADE lever (3-C) to OFF and the
TRANSMISSION SHIFT lever (17-C) to NEU (Neutral)
- interlocks will then allow the engine to start.
STEP 2: Open CAP VENT/FUEL VALVE (10-C) - turn
the fuei fiiler cap "valve" counter-clockwise until it
stops. Open shut-off valve if rider is so equipped.
STEP 3: CHOKE ENGiNE - To start a cold engine,
move the Engine Control Lever (8-C) to the CHOKE
position. To start a warm engine, move the iever to the
FAST position.
STEP 4: MANUAL START ENGiNE - Turn the ignition
Key (11-C) to RUN and puii rope Start Handie (16-C)
to Start engine.
STEP 4-A: ELECTRiC START ENGiNE - Turn the Igni¬
tion Key (11-C) to START and hoid untii engine
starts.
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Snapper 13 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	13 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English