Snapper 1300 Series - Manual (Page 16)

Operation
OPERATING THE MOWER
1. When traveling to or from the work site, fully raise the
mower using the mower transport lever (C, figure 13).
At the work site, lower mower using the lift lever.
2. Use the mower height adjustment lever (G, figure 13)
to set the proper mowing height. See Mowing
Patterns &Tips section for cutting height recommen-
dations.
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
See SLOPE OPERATION in the Safety Rules sec-
tion Make sure any slopes are within required limits,
2. Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick.
See the engine manual for instructions and oil recom-
mendations.
3. Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in
place and tight.
4. Make sure you can reach all controls from operator’s
positions. If not, see SEAT ADJUSTMENT.
5. Fill the gasoline tanks with fresh gasoline. Fill to bot-
tom of filler neck to avoid spillage and overflow. DO
NOT mix oil with gasoline. Refer to engine manual for
gasoline recommendations.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION
A
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be han-
dled with care. Never fill the tank when the
engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not
allow open flame, smoking or matches in the
area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.
I. See figure 12. Depressing the pedal from position A to
B disengages the transmission. Fully depressing the
pedal to position C applies the tractor brake.
2. Parking brake is applied at pedal position C when
pedal is latched over footrest as shown in figure 12.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Refer to figure 13.
1. Seat yourself on the rider seat in the operating posi-
tion.
Figure 12. Clutch/Brake Pedal
4. Turn the ignition key (L) to start and release when
engine has started.
5. Move the engine speed control lever (A) to the slow
position. Warm up the engine by running it for at least
a minute before engaging the PTO or driving the
rider.
SELECTING GROUND
ENGINE SPEED
A
WARNING
Make sure desired direction of travel is clear of
objects, people and animals.
Ground speed is infinitely variable according to how far
the control lever (D, figure 13) is moved in the forward or
reverse position.
1. If you are ready to mow, lower the mower from the
transport position using lever (C, figure 13) and set
the mowing height using the mowing height adjuster
(G, figure 13).
2. Pull back on the switch (E) to disengage and
2. Set the engine speed control lever (A, figure 13) for
place the ground speed control lever (D) in neutral.
full speed.
3. For cold starts, pull choke knob (M) out to the choke
3. Use the PTO switch (E, figure 13) to engage the
position. For warm starts, leave choke knob pushed
PTO.
in. 4. Release the parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal (H, figure 13).
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