Snapper HWPS26700BV Starting & Operation, Blade, Propelling Mower Wheel Drive

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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.2STARTING & OPERATION

2.2.1.TO START ENGINE (Continued From Previous Page)

3. Stabilize the machine by placing your left foot on the left rear wheel. Machine should be on flat surface where footing is secure.

4. Pull rope start handle to crank engine. Guide rope back into engine. DO NOT let it snap back.

5. After engine starts, move engine speed control away from the choke position to the “Fast” (Rabbit) position. See Figure 2.3.

6. Allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.

2.2.2.BLADE

NOTE: The blade control requires two motions to engage the blade.

1.To engage blade, Lift up on the blade control. While lifting up, pull blade control back against handle. Blade will engage (rotate). See Figure 2.4.

2.Stop blade by releasing blade control.

PULL BLADE CONTROL UP & THEN BACK TO HANDLE TO ENGAGE

BLADE

CONTROL

FIGURE 2.4

2.2.3. PROPELLING MOWER (WHEEL DRIVE)

1.Move ground speed control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.5.

2.Move wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is moving by changing position of the ground speed control. See Figure 2.5.

3.Stop wheel drive by releasing the wheel drive control.

GROUND SPEED

WHEEL

CONTROL

DRIVE

 

CONTROL

(ON)

ENGAGED(OFF)

POSITIONRELEASED

DISENGAGED

POSITION

FIGURE 2.5

2.3 STOPPING

2.3.1. WHEEL DRIVE

Stop wheel drive by releasing wheel drive control. Engine and blade will continue to operate when wheel drive control is released.

2.3.2. BLADE

Stop blade by releasing blade control. Engine will continue to operate when blade control is released. The engine and the wheel drive can be operated with the blade disengaged (OFF).

WARNING

The blade should come to a complete stop in 3 seconds or less after the blade control is released. If the blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds, the blade brake must be adjusted. DO NOT operate machine if blade brake is not functioning properly.

2.3.3. ENGINE

Stop the engine by moving the engine speed control back to the STOP position.

WARNING

DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP blade. STOP engine. DO NOT park machine on slopes.

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Contents Steel Deck High Wheel Walk Mower Series Important Safety Instructions Do not refuel the machine indoors From PreviousTable of Contents Nomenclature IntroductionStarting & Operation 2.2.1. to Start Engine PRE-START Check ListOn Next Stopping Wheel Drive Starting & OperationBlade Propelling Mower Wheel DriveCutting Height Adjustment Rear Wheels Handle Height AdjustmentCutting Height Adjustment Front Wheels Recycling Operation Optional Check Blade Brake Service After First 5 Hours Change Engine OILService Engine Grease Front Caster Bushings Grease DECK/BLADE SpindleCheck Wheel Drive Control Service AnnuallyStorage Procedure Check Mower BladeBlade Sharpening Mower Blade Replacement 4.1.1. Standard Blade Wear LimitCleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc Driven Disc ServiceDrive Spring Repair/Replacement Driven Disc Adjustment Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Engine to Drive Disc Belt Replacement Wheel Drive Belt ServiceEngine to Deck Belt Replacement Blade Brake Adjustment Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingUSE HRS Season Service Performed EachDisclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantySnapper Product Registration Form Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Service Notes Service Notes Steel Deck Walk Mowers Series
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