Snapper 1695549, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
nausea, fainting or death.
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open.
Driving the Tractor
1. Sit in the seat and adjust the seat so that you can com-
fortably reach all the controls and see the dashboard
display.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
4. Start the engine (see
Starting the Engine ).
5. Disengage the parking brake and release the brake
pedal.
6. Depress the forward ground speed control pedal to
travel forward. Release the pedal to stop. Note that the
further down the pedal is depressed the faster the trac-
tor will travel.
7. Stop the tractor by releasing the ground speed control
pedals, setting the parking brake, and stopping the en-
gine (see Stopping the Tractor and Engine ).
WARNING
The engine will shut off if the reverse ground speed
pedal is depressed while the PTO is on and the
RMO has not been activated. The operator should
always turn the PTO off prior to driving across
on roads, paths or any area that maybe used by
other vehicles. Sudden loss of drive could create a
hazard.
NOTICE:
This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton
without oil. Before you start the engine, make sure you
add oil according to the instructions in this manual. If you
start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond
repair and will not be covered under warranty.
1. Sit in the seat and lift UP the seat adjustment lever,
position the seat as desired, and release the lever to
lock the seat in position.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal or set the parking brake
with pedal fully depressed, pull UP on parking brake
knob, then release pedal.
3. Disengage PTO switch by pushing IN.
4. Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
5. Move the choke control to the CHOKE position.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
6. Insert the ignition key and turn clockwise to the
START position and release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
7. When engine starts, leave the choke control in
CHOKE position until engine warms up and begins to
run roughly.
NOTE: In the event of an emergency, the engine can be
stopped by turning the ignition switch to STOP. For nor-
mal engine shut down, follow the procedure in “Stopping
the Tractor & Engine.”
Mowing
1. Set the mower cutting height to the desired level and
set the gauge wheels to the appropriate position (if
equipped).
2. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch
is disengaged.
3. Start the engine (see
Starting the Engine
).
4. Set the throttle to FULL.
5. Engage the PTO (Mower Deck).
6. Begin mowing.
7. When
fi nished, shut off the PTO and raise the mower
using the attachment lift control lever.
8. Stop the engine (see
Stopping the Tractor and En-
gine
).
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