Snapper SPE1250K, SPE140KW, SPE150KH, SPE361, SPE481 Reverse Operation, To Reverse Direction

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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.5 STARTING & OPERATING

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13.PISTOL GRIP - TO STOP MACHINE, Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers firmly against the handle while pulling the Traction Lock Levers rearward with index finger until latched.

14.Pull the Blade Clutch Switch backward to the OFF position. See Figure 3.8.

BLADE CLUTCH

SWITCH SHOWN

IN OFF POSITION

BLADE

CLUTCH

SWITCH

FIGURE 3.8

15.Place the Transmission Shift Lever into the NEUTRAL (N) position.

16.Move engine speed control to slow (Turtle) position.

17.Stop engine. Turn key switch to “OFF” position. See Figure 3.8.

WARNING

DO NOT leave machine with engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Latch Traction Lock Levers. Remove key. DO NOT park machine on slopes.

WARNING

DO NOT operate blades in reverse. Stop blades. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing. Engine speed must be set to SLOW before operating in reverse.

3.6 REVERSE OPERATION

3.6.1.TO REVERSE DIRECTION

1.To REVERSE DIRECTION OF MACHINE, STOP Machine and latch Traction Lock Lever(s).

2.Pull Blade Clutch Switch backward to the OFF position. Move Engine Speed Control Lever to IDLE.

3.Move Transmission Shift Lever to REVERSE (R) position.

4.Hold Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) against handlebar.

5.To START MACHINE MOVEMENT, simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers firmly against the handle allowing the Traction Lock Lever to release.

6.Slowly release both Traction Levers, allowing machine to start rearward movement.

7.PISTOL GRIP - TO STOP MACHINE, Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers firmly against the handle while pulling the Traction Lock Lever rearward with index finger until latched. See Figure 3.9.

SQUEEZE TRACTION LEVER

TO STOP PULL LOCK LEVER

REARWARD TO LOCK

TRACTION LOCK LEVER

TRACTION LEVER

(RIGHT HAND - RELEASED POSITION SHOWN)

FIGURE 3.9

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Contents Model Number Explanation PRO Gear Express Walk Behind Mowers MID-SIZE SeriesPreparation Important Safety InstructionsProtection for Children Slope OperationOperation MaintenanceTable of Contents Nomenclature FamiliarizationIntroduction Safety Messages and Decals Controls Normal Operating Stop Pistol Grip Operating InstructionsBefore Operating Emergency Stop Pistol GripEngine Start Engine AS Follows PRE-START Check ListStarting & Operating Pistol Grip from previous To Reverse Direction Reverse OperationGradual Right & Left Hand Turn Traction Lock Operation Pistol GripTurning Mower Mowing and Turning on HillsidesAdjusting Caster Wheels Cutting Height AdjustmentAdjusting Blade on Cutter Spindle Side Profile of Unit Adjusting Fixed Deck AttachmentSymptom Problem Solution TroubleshootingHours Procedure Comments Mower TroubleshootingTraction LEVERS/RODS AdjustmentsSTEERING/BRAKES Handle Height Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentTransmission Parts & Service Power Unit ServiceReplacement Parts Cutter Deck Belt Removal & Installation Mower Attachment ServiceTransmission Belt REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Traction Belt Removal & ReplacementBlade Removal and Sharpening Cutting Blade ServiceStandard Replacement Blades Remove NUT Remove Belt From Spindle Remove Blade Bolt Engine only ElectricalKawasaki Electric Clutch Yellow Black Blue Engine 15A Fuse Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Page Page PRO Gear Express MID-SIZE Walk Behind Mowers Series

SPE1250KW, SPE140KW, SPE150KH, SPE360, SPE480, SPE1250K, SPE140KW, SPE150KH, SPE361, SPE481 specifications

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