Snapper Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Electric Clutch Series G ...

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS2.1 PRE-START CHECKLISTMake the following checks and perform service asrequired before each start-up.2.1.1. Check tires and add air as needed to bringpressure to 12 P.S.I. in front tires and 12 P.S.I. inrear tires.FUEL TANK2.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to makesure all are in place and securely tightened. If guardsare missing or damaged, replace BEFORE usingmower.2.1.3. Check engine oil and add oil as needed tobring level up to, but not over, the FULL mark. Refer toengine owner’s manual for oil specifications. See Figure2.1.TIGHTEN CAPAFTERFILLING TANKSAFELEVELAREAFIGURE 2.2FIGURE 2.12.1.4. Check blade switch to ensure it movesfreely. Manually pull switch out to the “ON” positionand push switch down to the “OFF” position.2.1.5. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck, engineand tractor of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc.Keep engine air intake screens and cooling fins clean atall times.2.2 OPERATOR’S SEAT ADJUSTMENT2.2.1. FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT1. With the engine "OFF", raise operator's seat andloosen the two adjusting knobs on the seat support.Lower the seat. Sit in the operator's seat and slide theseat forward or backward until the clutch/brake pedalcan be fully depressed comfortably. Raise seat andtighten the adjusting knobs to secure seat in position.See Figure 2.3.LOOSEN ADJUSTINGKNOBS TO ADJUSTSEAT2.1.6. With engine “OFF” move the tractor outsideand add fuel to the fuel tank. Securely tighten fuel capafter refueling. Refer to engine owner’s manual for fuelspecifications. See Figure 2.2.2.1.7. Check Reverse Lockout Mechanism. Refer toSection “Reverse Lockout Mechanism”.FIGURE 2.36