Snapper EP216012 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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DECAL IDENTIFICATION
(1) WARNING: Located on the middle handle cross bar. It advises operator regarding safety instructions.
(2) WARNING: Located on the grass bag adapter and
mower deck.
(3) PRIME: Use for initial engine starting. Read and
follow engine operating and maintenance
instructions. Push bulb to prime engine.
(4) SPARK PLUG: Warns of potential electrical shock
from spark plug while engine is running.
(5) AIR FILTER: Indicates location of engine air filter.
To service the filter, read and follow the engine
operating and maintenance instructions.
(6) THROTTLE CONTROL: Indicates direction to
increase engine RPM (Hare), decrease engine RPM
(Tortoise), and direction to choke.
(7) SPEED SELECTOR: Shows direction of motion
and the ability to select one of six ground speeds by
rotating the lever.
(8) 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.
(9) 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.