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SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION
FIGURE 1.1
1.1 NOMENCLATURE
The nomenclature drawing above Figure 1.1 shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER PRO Mid-Size Mowers. It is
recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the controls, parts and operation of
this machine before operating. Specific details involving the engine are found in the separate Engine Owners Manual.
Study these manuals before operating Mower and keep them both handy for future reference.
1.2 IMPORTANT: Before Starting or Stopping Engine:
Latch left hand and right hand traction controls into the
“NEUTRAL” position. Move blade control switch to the
“OFF” position. Turn Ignition Keyswitch to “STOP” and
remove Ignition Key when it becomes necessary to leave
the machine unattended. This machine features a Light
Touch Traction System, using individual Wheel Pumps
and Motors on each side of the machine.
1.3 LEARN HOW TO USE THESE IMPORTANT
TRACTION CONTROLS & OPERATOR’S PRESENCE
CONTROLS!
This machine is equipped with an “OPERATOR’S
PRESENCE CONTROL” (OPC). Releasing this control
will turn the engine “OFF”, if the traction controls are not
latched in the neutral position and or the blade control
switch is in the “ON” position.
LEFT HAND
TRACTION
CONTROL
BLADE CLUTCH
CONTROL SWITCH
SPEED
CONTROL
LEVER
RIGHT HAND
TRACTION
CONTROL
OPERATOR’S PRESENCE
CONTROL (OPC)
NEUTRAL
LATCH
LEVER
KEY
SWITCH
HYDRAULIC
PUMPS (Not
Shown)
FILL/CHECK CAP
(Hydraulic Reservoir)
ELECTRIC CLUTCH
(See Page 20 for
Adjustment)
THROTTLE CONTROL
FUEL FILLER CAP
FUEL TANK
STARTER ROPE
AIR FILTER
REAR TIRES
DECK HEIGHT
ADJUSTING
CRANK
COVER
RETAINING
KNOBS
CASTER
WHEEL
ASSEMBLY
FRONT
TIRES
DECK
(48” Shown)
COVER
MUFFLER
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
HYDRAULIC
DRIVE MOTOR
(Behind Each
Rear Wheel)
FUEL SHUT-OFF
VALVE (Not Shown)