Snapper 5900683, 5900709, 5900734 manual Safety Interlock System, Operational Safety Checks

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Safety Interlock System

This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly.

Operational SAFETY Checks

Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:

•PTO switch is engaged, OR

•Parking brake is not engaged, OR

•Ground speed control levers are not in the NEUTRAL position.

Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:

•PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND

•Parking brake is engaged, AND

•Ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL position.

Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:

•Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR

•Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged.

•Operator moves ground speed control levers out of their neutral positions before disengaging parking brake.

Test 4 — Blade Brake Check

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within seven (7) seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat). If mower drive belt does not stop within seven (7) seconds, see your dealer.

NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch must be turned off, parking brake must be engaged, and the motion control handles must be locked in the NEUTRAL position after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine.

WARNING

If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not operate it. See your authorized dealer. Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system.

Operator Safety

Safety Icons

The alert symbol is used to identity safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of the injury. In addition, a hazard icon may be used to represent the type of hazard. An explanation of hazard levels and icons are as follows:

DANGER

This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in

serious injury or death.

WARNING

This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in serial injury or death.

CAUTION

This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION or NOTICE

These messages presented without the alert symbol indicate a situation where the unit or property could be damaged.

North American Safety Icons

Hazard

Safety Icon

Hazard

Safety Icon

Alert

 

Amputation

 

 

Foot in Blade

 

 

 

 

Toxic Fumes

 

Thrown

 

 

 

Objects

 

Read the

 

Maintain a

 

Manual

 

Safe

 

 

 

Distance

 

Open Flame

 

Keep

 

Hazard

 

Children

 

 

 

Away

 

Fire Hazard

 

Hot Surface

 

Amputation

 

Wear

 

Rotating

 

Protective

 

Parts

 

Gear

 

Amputation

 

Pinch Point

 

Hand in

 

 

 

Blade

 

 

 

Rollover

 

Overhead

 

Hazard

 

Obstacles

 

 

 

 

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Contents North Main Street Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products GroupDescription Model NumberDate Purchased Table of Contents Read the Manual Operator SafetyOperator Safety Operating SafetyMoving Parts Slope OperationThrown Objects Enclosed Areas Fuel and MaintenanceRetaining WALLS, DROP-OFFS, and Water Or warnings which must be followed TrainingPreparation OperationPeriods of exposure Towed Equipment RIDE-ON UnitsEmissions Ignition System Gasoline ModelsSafe Handling of Gasoline Service and MaintenanceMaintenance and Storage Safety Decals North American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks Safety IconsIdentification Numbers Features and ControlsFeatures and Controls Ground Speed Control Levers Seat Adjustment LeverIgnition Switch Control FunctionsFeatures & Controls Checks Before Starting General Operating SafetyOperation OperationTire Pressure Seat AdjustmentCheck Tire Pressures To adjust pedal position Mowing Height AdjustmentFoot Pedal Adjustment Pushing the Rider By Hand Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it toStarting the Engine Stopping the RiderForward Reverse Travel Zero Turn Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Executing Turns Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-Row Zero TurnTall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting MowingMowing Recommendations Height of GrassMowing Methods Engine Speed & Ground Speed for Mulching Attaching a TrailerProper Mulching Mulching Requires Excellent Mowing ConditionsSafety Items Before Every Spring Regular MaintenanceRegular Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleChange Oil & Filter Engine MaintenanceChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterLubricating the Front Casters LubricationGrease OilTransmission Oil Filter Change Change Interval Every 200 Hours Replacement Filter NumberCheck / Fill Transmission Oil Never weld or straighten bent mower blades Servicing The Mower BladesInspecting the Mower Blades Balancing the Mower Blade Nail Reinstalling the Mower BladesNeutral Adjustment Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment 375 0,95 cm Parking Brake AdjustmentReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Jam Nuts Neutral Return Rod Return-to-Neutral AdjustmentMower deck Deck Rod Timing AdjustmentDeck Leveling Adjustment Adjustment is required continue with StepAt this time Mower Belt Replacement 36 Deck ModelsTo avoid damaging belts, do not PRY Belts Over Pulleys Blade Alignment 36 Models Mower PTO Belt Idler Arm Stationary Idler Pulley Mower Belt Replacement 48 Deck ModelsUse extreme caution when removing this spring Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementBattery Compartment Battery MaintenanceJump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Battery ServiceChecking Battery Voltage Charging a Completely Discharged BatteryMake Certain Vehicles do not Touch Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Temporary Storage 30 Days Or LessTroubleshooting the Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting ChartTroubleshooting Streaking Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsChassis SpecificationsDimensions EngineSurface Vertical a with Edge this Align LineIndentification SlopeFerris Limited Warranty Tractor Product SpecificationsCommon Service Parts HP Kawasaki
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