How to Ride a Snapper Lawn Mower

Snapper is a popular brand of riding lawn mowers. These rear-engine mowers typically have a 36-inch, single blade cutter, a non-geared steering mechanism and a five-speed forward transmission. The mower is remarkably simple to operate, and the wide base makes it stable when cutting on mild inclines.

Instructions

1. Check to see that the blade lever on top of the mower deck is disengaged.

2. Set the throttle control on the steering column to "Choke" and pull on the starter cord. When the engine starts, lower the throttle control to "Run."

3. Climb onto the seat and place one foot on each side of the steering column. Depress both the clutch pedal on the left and the brake pedal on the right.

4. Engage the mower blade by pulling the blade engage lever on top of the mower deck forward and locking it to the right.

5. Move the transmission lever on the right side to the first-gear position. Ease your foot off the brake and clutch as the mower begins moving forward.

6. Ease the transmission lever forward to the desired gear. The clutch is not needed for adjusting between forward speeds.

7. Stop the mower by depressing both the clutch and the brake. Ease the transmission lever back to neutral. Disengage the mower blade lever. Move the throttle control to "Stop" to turn the engine off.

Tips & Warnings

• The clutch only needs to be used when moving the transmission into or out of neutral. Failure to use the clutch in these instances will cause excessive wear on the drive mechanism.

• Avoid mowing sideways on any sloped terrain to keep the mower from tipping over. Direct the mower straight up and down the hill for safer operation.

References

• Snapper Series 8 Riding Lawn Mower Instructions
• Snapper Series 19 Riding Lawn Mower Instructions
• Snapper ZTR Lawn Mower Instructions