Snapper 20HP, 19HP, 18HP Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Controls
Hour Meter
The hour meter measures the number of hours the
key has been in the RUN position.
Note: The hour meter will register the passage of time
when the key is in the RUN position, even if the engine
is not running. The hour meter has a self contained
power source so the total hours are always visible.
PTO Switch
The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and
disengages attachments that use the PTO.To engage
the PTO, pull UP on the switch. Push DOWN to
disengage. Note that the operator must be seated
firmly in the rider seat for the PTO to function.
Transmission Oil Fill
Transmission oil is added through the transmission oil
expansion chamber. It also serves as extra holding
capacity for oil as the transmission heats up and the
oil expands. See CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL
LEVEL for oil level check and fill procedures.
Transmission Release Valves
The transmission release valves deactivate the
transmissions so that the unit can be pushed by hand.
See PUSHING THE UNIT BY HAND for operational
information.
Seat Adjustment Lever
The seat can be adjusted forward and backward.
Move the adjustment lever towards the left, slide the
seat to the desired position, and release the lever.
Fuel Tank
Fuel Level Gauge
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. The fuel
gauge is mounted in the fuel tank and indicates the
amount of fuel in the tank.
Mower Height of Cut Adjustment &
Attachment Lift Control Lever
To adjust cutting height, pull the large lever back fully
to lock the control in the attachment raised transport
position. Position the cutting height selector pin on the
appropriate hole to achieve the desired cutting height.
Pull back on the small lift latch lever and large lever
simultaneously, and lower the mower into cutting
position.
For attachment transport lift, pull the large lift lever
back fully to lock the control in the attachment raised
transport position.
Parking Brake
DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake.
ENGAGE Locks the parking brake.
Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the
parking brake. Move the lever fully forward to
disengage the parking brake.
NOTE: To start the unit
the parking brake must be engaged.
Features & Controls