Snapper 2 Series - Before Operating; Pre-Start Checklist

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING;
Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use
them before operating your mower. Know beforehand
how to stop the engine, wheel drive and mower blade in
preparation for possible emergencies.
STOPPING
ENGINE: STOP ENGINE by turning the KEYSWITCH to
“OFF”. See Figure 2.
FIGURE 2
WHEEL DRIVE: STOP FORWARD MOTION of mower
by pushing NEUTRAL RETURN/BRAKE PEDAL all the
way down. See Figure 3.
FIGURE 3
MOWER BLADE: STOP MOWER BLADE by pushing
BLADE CONTROL lever downward to “OFF”.
See Figure 4.
FIGURE 4
PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the sen/ice as
required before each start up.
• CHECK TIRES and add air as needed to bring
pressure to 12 psi in front and 10 psi in rear tires.
. CHECK GUARDS, DEFLECTORS & COVERS to
make sure all are in place and securely tightened.
• CHECK BLADE CONTROL to insure it works freely.
Blade lever must be moved manually from ON to
OFF to stop blade.
. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES of cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc.
Keep engine air intake screens and cooling fins
clear at all times.
• RE-ADJUST SEAT as needed to most comfortable
position. (Refer to page 6, Figure 10).
• CHECK ENGINE OIL and add oil as needed to bring
level up to (but not over) the full mark. (Refer to
engine manual for oil specifications.)
. CHECK TRANSAXLE FLUID and add SAE 30W
oil as needed to bring level up to (but not over)
the full mark. See Figure 5.