Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE
1.Return motion control lever 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.
MOTION
CONTROL
LEVER
NEUTRAL
LOCK
POSITION
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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.
WARNING
DO NOT park the machine on slopes. DO NOT leave machine with engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Engage parking brake. Remove key.
3.5SAFETY 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 following interlock system checks periodically during the operating season. Contact your authorized Snapper dealer if you have questions.
WARNING
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.
ENGINE MUST NOT START IF:
1.Motion Control Lever(s) are not in the neutral lock position OR,
2.Parking Brake disengaged and Operator not seated in the Operator’s Seat OR,
3.Blade Switch in the “ON” blades engaged position.
ENGINE SHOULD START IF:
1.Blade Switch in the “OFF” blades disengaged position 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 disengaged.
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 7 seconds after the operator rises off the seat or the blade switch is moved to the “OFF” position.
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