Snapper 21500PRC - Page 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
'prestart CHECKS ' '
Make the following i-hecks and perform the services as required before each start-up.
• CHECK GUARDS, ADAPTERS, CHUTES to make sure all are in proper position and securely tightened.
• CHECK external SURFACES and remove dirt, clippings, etc., as needed especially from cooling air inlet on engine
to avoid overheating.
• CHECK OIL LEVEL in engine and add oil of weight and grade specified in the engine manual as required to bring
level up to, but not over, full. On self-propelled models, remove plug from transmission and check (see Lubrication
Service section for details).
^• FILL FUEL TANK.| with clean, fresh, gasoline., after moving mower outdoors where gasoline fumes can be safely
1 dissipated (Refer to engine manual for fuel specifications),
• CHECK CUTTING HEIGHT and readjust as needed to suit grass conditions before starting.
For easier starting, move mower to an area where the blade can turn free of tall grass or other obstructions. Before s
starting for the first time, know how to stop the mower quickly in the event of an emergency. To stop engine, pull |
the engine control toward you into stop position. Forward motion on self propelled models is stopped by releasing ■
the wheel drive control. Operate mower as follows: I
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STARTING ENGINE: Move ENGINE CONTROL forward into CHOKE position and position yourself with firm footing j
and pull rope starter handle in quick, steady motion until engine starts. As engine warms, slowly move engine con- ]
trol to FAST speed setting. NOTE: Your mower is equipped with an interlock which prevents engine starting unless >
the grass catcher adapter or side discharge chute is in position. Make sure this interlock is functioning properly. i
MOWING PROCEDURE: Vary speed to suit grass conditions. Set the engine speed high for tall, thick grass or lov/er
for sparse grass. Push hand propelled models at a speed that is comfortable but will allow even cutting withbut
stalling. On self propelled models, set GROUND SPEED control lever in desired forward speed setting, then grip the
WHEEL DRIVE control and hold against handle to engage clutch for forward motion. Releasing the wheel drive stops
forward motion. The mower can be hand pushed forward or in reverse for trimming with the wheel drive control
released. The ground speed can be changed to a new setting at any time when in motion.
USE LOW SPEED SEHING AND CLUTCH FOR DOWN HILL BRAKING.
STOPPING PROCEDURE: Pull engine control knob all the way back into the STOP position to stop engine. Forward
motion pn self propelled model is stopped by releasing the wheel drive control. '
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