Snapper SGV13321KW, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS
(continued)
3.1.4. KEY SWITCH
The Key Switch provides or cuts power to the engine.
See Figure 3.4.
1. To run engine, turn key to ‘RUN’.
2. To stop engine, turn key to ‘STOP’.
FIGURE 3.4
3.1.5. ENGINE SPEED & CHOKE CONTROL
The Engine Speed Control controls the speed of the
engine. A built-in Choke Control, above the engine
speed range, assists in starting a cold engine. See
Figure 3.5.
FIGURE 3.5
3.1.6. BLADE CLUTCH SWITCH
The Blade Clutch Switch engages and disengages the
cutting blade clutch. Pulling the switch knob up to the
‘ON’ position engages the blade clutch. Pushing the
switch knob down to the ‘OFF’ position disengages the
blade clutch. See Figure 3.6.
FIGURE 3.6
3.1.7. TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER
The Transmission has five forward speeds and one
reverse speed.
1. To engage transmission in a forward gear, move
the transmission shift lever from the neutral (‘N’)
position into the desired gear (‘1’ – ‘5’). See Figure
3.7.
FIGURE 3.7
2. To engage transmission in reverse , lift up on
reverse lockout lever, and move transmission shift
lever from the neutral (‘N’) position into reverse (‘R’)
gear. See Figure 3.8.
FIGURE 3.8
ENGINE
“STOP”
ENGINE
“RUN”
‘FAST’
‘SLOW’
CHOKE
PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE
PULL UP TO ENGAGE
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