Snapper SZT18336BVE User Manual

 

2.4.1.  CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 
This machine has seven different cutting height 
positions. IMPORTANT: When positioning the cutting 
deck into a higher cutting position, pull up on the deck 
lift handle only, it is not necessary to pull up on the 
release lever at the same time. Use the release lever 
when moving deck cutting height to a lower cutting 
position. 

 

1.   Grasp both handles together to disengage 

latch. 

2.   Raise or lower handles to desired height. 
3.   Release  lower  handle  to  engage  latch.          

See Figure 2.9. 

 

 

IMPORTANT:  DO NOT adjust cutting deck with 
mower blades engaged.  Be sure Blade Switch is 
off before adjusting deck. 

2.4.1.  MOWER BLADE ENGAGEMENT 
1.  With engine running, move engine speed control 
to the Rabbit or “fast” position detent.  (Be careful not 
to slide farther than detent, or choke will engage and 
engine will stall.) 
2.  Pull Blade Switch out to its on (‘I’) position to 
engage mower blade. See Figure 2.10. 

 

2.4.2.  MOWING OPERATIONS 
1.  Please refer to the Important Safety Instructions 
at the beginning of this manual for instruction on safe 
mowing practices. 
2.  Refer to “MOTION CONTROL” earlier in this 
section to safely and effectively maneuver the 
machine during mowing operations.  
 
 

 
2.4.3.  MOWER BLADE DISENGAGEMENT 
Push Blade Switch in to its off (‘0’) position to 
disengage mower blade(s). See Figure 2.10.