Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running Stop Blade. Stop engine. Engage parking brake. Remove key.
2.4STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE 2.4.1. ENGINE
1.Stop engine by turning key off to the “STOP” position. Move engine speed control to slow. Turn key to “STOP”. See Figure 2.11.
OFF
IGNITION SWITCH
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
DEPRESS PEDAL FULLY &
PIVOT FORWARD TO LOCK
POSITION. PARK BRAKE IS
NOW ENGAGED.
FIGURE 2.12
BLADE LEVER SHOWN IN THE “OFF” POSITION.
FIGURE 2.11
WARNING
DO NOT park machine on slopes.
2.4.2. WHEEL DRIVE
1.Stop motion of machine by allowing ground speed control pedal to return to neutral. Depress clutch/brake control pedal fully to apply brake. Engage parking brake. See Figure 2.12.
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 the machine to an authorized Snapper dealer for adjustment. DO NOT continue to operate mower until blade brake is adjusted and functioning properly.
2.4.3. MOWER BLADE
Stop mower blade by moving blade lever back to the “OFF” position. See Figure 2.13.
BLADE CONTROL
LEVER
FIGURE 2.13
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing.
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