Starting The Mower; Propelling The Mower; Stopping The Mower - Snapper 7800980-00 Manuel D'utilisation

Starting the Mower

WARNING
Poisonous Gas Hazard
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas
that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT see it, smell it,
or taste it. Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you could
still be exposed to carbon monoxide gas. If you start to feel
sick, dizzy, or weak while using this product, shut it off and
get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have
carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from
windows, doors and vents to reduce the risk of carbon
monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being
drawn towards occupied spaces.
• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in
carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up according
to the manufacturer's instructions. Smoke alarms cannot
detect carbon monoxide gas.
• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages,
basements, crawlspaces, sheds, or other
partially-enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening
doors and windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can
quickly build up in these spaces and can linger for hours,
even after this product has shut off.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the
engine exhaust away from occupied spaces.
The engine on your mower is equipped with the Briggs &
Stratton Ready Start™ System. This features a
temperature-controlled automatic choke. No additional steps
are required to start a cold engine.
1. Move the engine speed control (A, Figure 5, if equipped)
to the fast ('Rabbit') position.
2. Squeeze the blade control (B) against the handle.
3. Start the mower:
• Manual Start Models: Pull the rope start handle (C) to
crank the engine.
• Electric Start Models: Insert the key (D) into the electric
start switch. Turn the key to crank the engine. Use short
starting cycles, five seconds maximum, and wait 1
minute between starting cycles.
4. To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade control.
5. After the engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until the engine
runs smooth before beginning mower operation.
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Propelling the Mower

1. Start the mower.
2. Move the ground speed control (A, Figure 6) to the desired
speed position.
3. Squeeze the wheel drive control (B) against the handle to
engage the wheel drive and propel the mower forward.
Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is moving
by changing the position of the ground speed control.
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Stopping the Mower

1. Stop forward motion of the mower by releasing the wheel
drive control.
2. Stop the engine and blade by releasing the blade control.
3. Electric Start Models: Remove the key from the electric start
switch.
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