Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a complete stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds, the blade brake must be adjusted. Refer to Section “BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT” for adjustment procedures or return machine to an authorized SNAPPER dealer for adjustment. DO NOT CONTINUE to operate machine until blade brake is adjusted and functioning properly.
2.3STARTING & OPERATION 2.3.3. MOWER BLADE
1.With engine running, move engine speed control to the “FAST” position.
2.Move blade lever forward to the “ON” position, then depress blade pedals to hold blade lever in the “ON” position. See Figure 2.10.
IMPORTANT: You cannot engage the blade lever if the blade pedal is depressed first.
BLADE LEVER SHOWN IN “ON” POSITION
BLADE PEDAL
SHOWN
DEPRESSED
FIGURE 2.10
2.3.4. WHEEL DRIVE
1.With engine running, adjust engine speed control to “FAST” position.
2.Depress clutch/brake pedal. See Figure 2.11.
3.Place transmission shift lever in notch for first speed. See Figure 2.12.
4.Release clutch/brake pedal to begin desired ground speed.
5.During forward motion, the transmission shift lever may be placed in any desired forward speed without depressing the clutch/brake pedal.
NOTE: For best cutting results, move the transmission shift lever into a slow forward speed and the engine speed control to a fast position. This combination will allow the mower blades to lift the grass while cutting smoothly and evenly.
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing.
FIGURE 2.11
THERE ARE FIVE
DIFFERENT FORWARD
GROUND SPEEDS AND ONE
REVERSE GROUND SPEED
SHIFT LEVER SHOWN IN
NEUTRAL POSITION
FIGURE 2.12
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