Snapper SGV13321KW important safety instructions Turning and Braking, Reverse Motion

SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.4 MACHINE MOVEMENT -

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NOTE: Releasing the Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) while Transmission is in GEAR and/or Blades are ON will ground the Ignition Circuit and cause the Engine to STOP, allowing the Machine to travel only a few feet before coming to a complete STOP.

WARNING

During initial training time with machine, it is advised that the operator(s) practice all mower movements while operating the mower with the transmission shift lever in no. 1 (first gear) travel speed position and blade clutch switch in off position! DO NOT make sharp turns at high speeds!

IMPORTANT: Always STOP machine movement and lock traction levers before changing to a different ground speed. Transmission damage could result if ground speed is changed when machine is moving.

3.4.2. TURNING AND BRAKING.

SQUEEZE		SQUEEZE
LEFT		RIGHT
TRACTION	SQUEEZE BOTH TRACTION	TRACTION
LEVER TO		LEVER TO
	LEVERS SIMULTANEOUSLY
TURN		TURN
	TO STOP MACHINE
LEFT		RIGHT

FIGURE 3.18

3.4.3. REVERSE MOTION.

1.With both Traction Levers locked, depress Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) against handle. See Figure 3.19.

2.Lift up on reverse lockout lever, and move transmission shift lever from the neutral (‘N’) position into reverse (‘R’) gear. See Figure 3.19.

WARNING

Machine should always be in forward motion before attempting a turn. DO NOT attempt a turn from a stopped position.

1.To Turn Left, gradually squeeze left Traction Lever against handle grip. See Figure 3.18. NOTE: The harder the lever is squeezed, the sharper the turn will be.

2.To Turn Right, gradually squeeze right Traction Lever against handle grip. See Figure 3.18. NOTE: The harder the lever is squeezed, the sharper the turn will be.

3.To Stop Machine Motion, squeeze both Traction Levers firmly against handle grips. See Figure 3.18. NOTE: The harder the levers are squeezed, the harder the stop will be.

WARNING

Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper operation before operating machine. Refer to Section “ADJUSTMENTS, LOWER TRACTION ROD ADJUSTMENT”.

WARNING

To avoid sudden and unexpected turning, both Traction Levers must be depressed or released at the same time when stopping or starting machine motion.

FIGURE 3.19

3.Squeeze both Traction Levers firmly against handle grips. Traction Locks are spring-loaded and will snap back to the “Unlocked” position. Using caution, slowly and simultaneously release pressure on both Traction Levers. The machine will begin to move in reverse.

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.

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