Snapper HZT21481BV important safety instructions Operating Instructions, Stopping Machine

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3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE

Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE

1.Return motion control levers to the neutral position & the neutral lock position.

IMPORTANT: Operator must use hand assistance to bring both motion control levers to the neutral position & the neutral lock position.

3.5 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS

This machine is equipped with an electrical safety interlock system that is provided for the safety of the operator and others. All safety devices must be in place and functioning properly before operating the machine. Perform the follow- ing interlock system checks periodically during the operat- ing season. Contact your authorized Snapper dealer if you have questions.

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WARNING

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DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock or safety device is not in place and functioning properly. DO NOT attempt to defeat, modify or remove any safety device.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER

NEUTRAL LOCK POSITION

ENGINE MUST NOT START IF:

1.

Motion Control Lever(s) are not in the neutral lock

position OR,

2.

Parking Brake disengaged OR,

3.

Blade Switch in the "ON" blades engaged position.

ENGINE SHOULD START IF:

FIGURE 3.13

2.Engage parking brake.

3.Push Blade Switch down to the "OFF" position to disengage or turn "OFF" the blades.

4.Stop engine. Move engine speed control to turtle "SLOW" position. Turn key to stop position.

5.Remove key.

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WARNING

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DO NOT park the machine on slopes. DO NOT leave machine with engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Engage parking brake. Remove key.

1.

Blade Switch in the "OFF" blades disengaged posi-

tion AND,

2.

Motion Control Levers are both in the neutral lock

position AND,

3.

Operator properly seated in the Operator's Seat

OR,

4.

Parking Brake engaged.

NOTE: The engine can be started with the parking brake disengaged only if conditions in 1, 2 and 3 have been met.

ENGINE MUST BEGIN TO STOP IF:

1.Motion Control Levers are moved from the neutral lock position with Parking Brake engaged OR,

2.Operator rises off of seat with Blade Switch in "ON" blades engaged position OR,

3.Operator rises off of seat with Parking Brake disen- gaged.

IMPORTANT: Engine and blades will continue to run if Operator becomes reseated prior to engine coming to a complete stop. After coming to a complete stop, the blade switch must be moved to the "OFF" position before engine can be restarted. Engine and blades must come to a complete stop within 5 seconds after the operator rises off the seat or the blade switch is moved to the "OFF" position.

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Contents Safety Instructions & Operators Manual for MID-MOUNT ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIESMODELS HZT21481BVPROTECTION FOR CHILDREN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS PREPARATIONOPERATION SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINETOWING MAINTENANCETABLE OF CONTENTS 1.1 INTRODUCTION Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION1.2 NOMENCLATURE CATCHER MUST BE INSTALLED WEAR HEARING PROTECTION Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLSDANGER ! ROTATING PARTS KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTSCONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATION IGNITION SWITCHDANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA3.1PRE-STARTCHECK LIST Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS3.2.1. STARTING ENGINE 3.2.2. STOPPING ENGINE 3.4 OPERATION- MOTION CONTROLS 3.3CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT3.4.1. DRIVING MACHINE 3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE 4.2SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS Section 4 - MAINTENANCE4.1INTRODUCTION 4.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE4.3.2.MOWER COMPONENTS 1. Mower Drive Belt 4.3AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 4.3.1. ENGINEFIGURE Deck shown with discharge raised 4.5ANNUALLY END OF EACH SEASON 4.4BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE4.5.1. ENGINE FIGURE Continued on next PageContinued On Next Page 4.6DECK REMOVALSection 4 - MAINTENANCE 5.1NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRFIGURE Continued On Next Page 5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS 5.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTSSIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR FIGURE FIGURE5.3PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 5.6TRACKING ADJUSTMENT 5.4TRACTION BELT REPLACEMENT5.3 TRACTION BELT TENSION 5.7.2. BELT REPLACEMENT 5.9.2. BLADE SHARPENING 5.8ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR5.10BATTERY 5.10.1. BATTERY REMOVAL Battery Condition Chart 5.11HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, PURGING PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONMachine Will Not Move Battery Will Not ChargeLoss Of Traction Blades Not CuttingMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICE SCHEDULE2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Call the Snapper Customer Relations Center at SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORMPage Page Page MANUAL No. 700079 I.R. 5/27/2005 Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments. If you have any questions about your Snapper product, contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper, McDonough, GA. 30253. Phone