Snapper SPLH153KW, SPLH173KW, SPA361, SPA481, SPA521, SPA611 Engine Controls

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SECTION 2 - CONTROLS

Before operating, become familiar with all the controls (See Figure 2.1A) and how to use them. Know beforehand how to STOP the Right Hand and Left Hand Traction Wheel Drives, the Mower Blades, and the Engine in preparation for a possible emergency.

2.1ENGINE CONTROLS -

A. Engine Speed Control B. Keyswitch

C. Operator’s Presence Control (OPC)

D. Engine Recoil Starter Handle (Not shown)

2.2BLADE AND TRACTION CONTROLS

1.Blade Clutch Control Switch

2.R.H. Traction Lever

3.L.H. Traction Lever

4. Neutral Latch

5. Speed Control Lever

WARNING

Neutral Latch is not intended to be used as a park brake. DO NOT park machine on slopes.

WARNING

When the Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) is released, the machine will continue to operate a few feet. DO NOT use this Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) to routinely stop the machine.

WARNING

To avoid sudden and unexpected turning, both Traction Controls must be moved the same way when starting or stopping machine motion.

(C)OPERATOR’S PRESENCE CONTROL (OPC)

(AT REAR HANDLEBAR)

(2)RIGHT HAND

TRACTION LEVER

(4)NEUTRAL LATCH

(B)KEY SWITCH

HANDLEBAR

(1)BLADE CLUTCH CONTROL SWITCH

(1) BLADE CLUTCH

CONTROL SWITCH (3) LEFT HAND TRACTION LEVER

 

(A)ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

 

VIEW OF CONTROL PANEL

(5) SPEED

(Rear of Machine) FROM

CONTROL LEVER

OPERATOR’S POSITION

 

(B) KEY SWITCH

FIGURE 2.1A

IMPORTANT: To roll the machine without the engine running, turn both pressure relief valves counter-clockwise 1/2 turn. Turn valves clockwise to tighten for machine operation.

PRESSURE RELIEF

VALVE

FIGURE 2.1B

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