Snapper LT150H38GKV Stopping Stopping Mower Blade, Releasing Park Brake, Setting Park Brake

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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.4STOPPING

2.4.3. STOPPING MOWER BLADE

1.Stop mower blade by moving blade engagement lever down to the "OFF" position. See Figure 2.11.

2.4.5.RELEASING PARK BRAKE

1.Fully depress clutch/brake pedal. Move park brake lever “DOWN” to release park brake. Release clutch/brake pedal. See Figure 2.13.

BLADE

ENGAGEMENT

LEVER

OFF

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

PARK BRAKE LEVER

FIGURE 2.11

WARNING

Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a complete stop in 5 seconds or less. If the blade continues to rotate after 5 seconds, the blade brake must be adjusted. Refer to Section “BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT” for adjustment procedures or return machine to dealer for adjustment. DO NOT CONTINUE to operate mower until blade brake is properly adjusted.

2.4.4.SETTING PARK BRAKE

1.Fully depress clutch/brake pedal.

2.Move park brake lever up into slot. See Figure 2.12.

PUSH PEDAL ALL

PARK BRAKE

THE WAY DOWN

LEVER

MOVE PARK BRAKE

LEVER “UP” TO

ENGAGE PARK BRAKE

FIGURE 2.12

FULLY DEPRESS

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

FIGURE 2.13

2.5.CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1.Depress lock button on cutting height adjustment lever. See Figure 2.14.

DEPRESS

LOCK BUTTON

CUTTING

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

LEVER

HIGHEST CUT

LOWEST CUT

FIGURE 2.14

2.Raise or lower deck to any of six positions as desired. Release lock button.

WARNING

DO NOT park machine on slopes.

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Contents Model Number Explanation Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series GImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Controls ComponentsOPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear Adjustment PRE-START ChecklistOFF Starting & Operation Starting EngineStarting & Operation 2.3.2. Starting Wheel Drive Starting Mower BladeStopping Wheel Drive Cutting Height Adjustment Setting Park BrakeStopping Stopping Mower Blade Releasing Park BrakeRolling Tractor with Engine OFF 2.6.1. Rolling Hydro Models Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override Reverse Lockout MechanismIntroduction Service After First 5 HoursChange Engine OIL Check Blade BrakeCheck Engine Service Every 25 Operating HoursCheck 33 Deck Drive Belt Check 38 Deck Drive BeltTractor Lubrication Fuel Filter Service AnnuallyService Annually 3.4.2. Fuel Filter From PreviousSpark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission OIL Engine Adjustments & Repair Blade Brake AdjustmentDeck Blade Brake Adjustment Blade Belt Adjustment 33 Deck Blade Belt Adjustment 38 DeckOn next Side View of Deck Adjusting Mower Blade 33 Deck from previousDeck Level Adjustment Side to Side Deck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Sector PlatesDeck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Front Lift ROD Front of Tractor Deck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Tractor Drive Components 4.3.1. Brake AdjustmentRear to Front View of Deck Shifter Adjustment Steering AdjustmentMounting Ninja Blade Wear Limits Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear LimitsStandard Blade Sharpening Ninja Blade SharpeningTraction Drive Belt Replacement Mower Deck Removal Mower Blade ReplacementTraction drive belt removal View from Underneath Tractor Traction drive belt replacementDeck Drive Belt Battery Installation Battery Battery RemovalBattery Service Battery StorageNEW Battery Preparation Battery TestingAvailable Accessories Schematic Wiring Harness P.N Schematic Wiring Harness P.N LT150HG38KVLT145H33GBV & LT145H38GBV Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Ninja Tractor Drive Belts Mower BladesLT145H33GBV LT145H38GBVYear Limited Warranty Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Service Notes Service Notes Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series G

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