Snapper LT145H33GBV Starting & Operation 2.3.2. Starting Wheel Drive, Starting Mower Blade

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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.3STARTING & OPERATION (continued) 2.3.2. STARTING WHEEL DRIVE

1.Shift speed control lever to neutral.

2.Start engine. Refer to Section “STARTING ENGINE”.

3.Release clutch/brake pedal.

4.Slowly shift speed control lever forward for forward motion or to the rear for reverse motion. See Figure 2.7.

SPEED CONTROL LEVER

NEUTRAL

REVERSE

FORWARD

SPEEDS

FIGURE 2.7

2.3.3.STARTING MOWER BLADE

1.Start engine. Refer to Section “STARTING ENGINE”.

2.Raise blade engagement lever to "ON". See Figure 2.8.

PULL BLADE

ENGAGEMENT LEVER UP

TO “ON” TO START

MOWER BLADE(S)

ON

BLADE

ENGAGEMENT

LEVER

2.4STOPPING ENGINE, BLADE, & WHEEL DRIVE 2.4.1. STOPPING ENGINE

1.Stop engine by turning key to the "OFF" position. See Figure 2.9.

RUN

OFF START

KEY

FIGURE 2.9

2.4.2.STOPPING WHEEL DRIVE

1.Fully depress clutch/brake pedal to stop wheel drive. See Figure 2.10.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

FULLY DEPRESS

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL TO

STOP WHEEL MOTION

FIGURE 2.10

FIGURE 2.8

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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Contents Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series G Model Number ExplanationImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Components ControlsPRE-START Checklist OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear AdjustmentStarting & Operation Starting Engine OFFStopping Wheel Drive Starting & Operation 2.3.2. Starting Wheel DriveStarting Mower Blade Setting Park Brake Cutting Height AdjustmentStopping Stopping Mower Blade Releasing Park BrakeRolling Tractor with Engine OFF 2.6.1. Rolling Hydro Models Reverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideService After First 5 Hours IntroductionChange Engine OIL Check Blade BrakeService Every 25 Operating Hours Check EngineCheck 33 Deck Drive Belt Check 38 Deck Drive BeltTractor Lubrication Service Annually Fuel FilterSpark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission OIL Service Annually 3.4.2. Fuel FilterFrom Previous Deck Blade Brake Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairBlade Brake Adjustment On next Blade Belt Adjustment 33 DeckBlade Belt Adjustment 38 Deck Adjusting Mower Blade 33 Deck from previous Side View of DeckDeck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Front Lift ROD Deck Level Adjustment Side to SideDeck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Sector Plates Front of Tractor Rear to Front View of Deck Deck Level Adjustment Front to RearTractor Drive Components 4.3.1. Brake Adjustment Steering Adjustment Shifter AdjustmentMounting Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear Limits Ninja Blade Wear LimitsStandard Blade Sharpening Ninja Blade SharpeningMower Blade Replacement Traction Drive Belt Replacement Mower Deck RemovalTraction drive belt removal Traction drive belt replacement View from Underneath TractorDeck Drive Belt Battery Battery Removal Battery InstallationBattery Service Battery StorageBattery Testing NEW Battery PreparationAvailable Accessories LT145H33GBV & LT145H38 GBV Schematic Wiring Harness P.NSchematic Wiring Harness P.N LT15OHGKV Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Tractor Drive Belts Mower Blades NinjaLT145H33GBV 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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