Snapper E281022BE, E281222BE, E331522KVE Starting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower Blade, Wheel Drive

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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.

WARNING

DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing.

DEPRESS

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

BLADE LEVER SHOWN

IN “ON” POSITION

BLADE PEDAL

SHOWN

DEPRESSED

FIGURE 2.11

 

 

TRANSMISSION

 

 

SHIFT LEVER (MOVE

 

 

TO DESIRED SPEED)

 

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 the notch for 1st

 

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

FIGURE 2.12

allow the mower blades to lift the grass while cutting

 

smoothly and evenly.

 

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Contents Manual No -4391 I.R /19/01 European Rear Engine Riding Mower SeriesImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Nomenclature IntroductionFamiliarization Decals / Symbols Lowest Height CUT Battery Caution PRE-START Check List OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment 2.2.1. Front to Rear AdjustmentOn Next Starting & Operation Engine Electric StartEngine Manual Start Starting & OperationEngine Electric Start Wheel Drive Starting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower BladeMower Blade Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.1. EngineDo not park machine on slopes Cutting Height AdjustmentStopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.4. Park Brake Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override Reverse Lockout MechanismService Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower Blade Service After First 5 Hours Change Engine OILBlade Brake Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive BeltService Brake / Park Brake Interlock System Service Every 25 Operating HoursBattery Fluid Level Clean Mower DeckRear Axle Bearing Lubrication Service Every 25 Operating Hours from previousFront Wheel Bearing Lubrication Every TWO Years Service AnnuallyEngine Fuel FilterRemoving Fuel Tank Storage OUT of SeasonMower Drive Belt Adjustment for 28 Decks only Engine Adjustments & RepairMower Deck Adjustment Side-To-Side Levelness Blade Brake AdjustmentFront to Rear Levelness 28 & 33 Decks Mower Deck AdjustmentChain Case Clutch Yoke Cable Housing Spring Blade Sharpening Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear LimitsDecks Blade Drive Belt ReplacementBelt Replacement Belt RemovalBattery Installation Battery Battery RemovalBattery Testing Battery ServiceBattery Storage NEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from cartonSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Stop Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionImproperly Loss Of TractionBlades Not Cutting Cutting GrassTo be Performed Pages Subject Service ReferenceMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Maintenance Parts Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyService Notes European Rear Engine Riding Mower Series

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