Snapper 7800249, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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Operator Safety
(3) Engine Speed Control:
Indicates direction to increase engine RPM (hare), decrease
engine RPM (tortoise).
(4) Speed Selector:
Shows direction of motion and the ability to select ground
speed by moving lever forward or backward.
Decal Identification (Continued)
(5) Operator Presence Control (OPC):
Arrow points to the OPC bail. When bail is rotated rearward,
the engine may be started and will run as indicated by the
engine with rotating arrow. With the engine running, the
blade is rotating as indicated by the cut grass symbol. When
the bail is released and rotates forward, the engine will stop.
(6) Clutch:
Located on the plastic grip of the traction control lever.
Moving the lever toward the handle engages the traction
clutch and forward motion starts. When the lever is released,
the clutch disengages and forward motion stops.