Starting The Mower; Propelling The Mower; Stopping The Mower; Handle Height Adjustment - Snapper 7800849-03 Manuel D'utilisation

Operation

Starting the Mower

1. Make sure the fuel valve on the engine is open.
Refer to the engine owner's manual for proce-
dures.
2. Move the engine speed control (A, Figure 3) past
the fast ('Rabbit') detent to the 'Choke' position.
3. Squeeze the blade control (B) against the handle.
4. Pull the rope start handle (C) to start the engine.
5. To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade
control.
6. After the engine starts, turn off choke and allow a
brief warm-up until the engine runs smooth before
beginning mower operation.
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C
Figure 3: Starting the mower

Propelling the Mower

1. Start the mower.
2. Move the ground speed control (A, Figure 4) 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 posi-
tion of the ground speed control.
B
Figure 4: Mower drive controls
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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.

Handle Height Adjustment

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DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine
and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure
away from spark plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all
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components to cool.
The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as fol-
lows:
1. Loosen the lower nuts (A, Figure 5) on each
lower handle.
2. Move the handle assembly (B) up or down until
the desired position is achieved.
3. Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to
maintain the desired position.
Figure 5: Adjusting the handle height
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