Snapper SPLH153KW, SPLH173KW, SPA361, SPA481, SPA521, SPA611 Stopping, Starting and Operating

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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.3 STOPPING

IMPORTANT: Squeezing both Traction Levers back past Neutral position will cause the machine to back up.

1.Squeeze both Traction Controls simultaneously towards handle bar until both are in Neutral. Manually engage the Neutral Latch. See Figure 3.2.

RIGHT HAND

LEFT HAND

TRACTION

TRACTION

LEVER

LEVER

 

NEUTRAL LATCH

FIGURE 3.2

2.Move Blade Clutch Control Switch to OFF position.

3.Move Engine Speed Control to SLOW (Turtle) Position.

4.Stop Engine by turning Keyswitch to STOP position. Always park machine on level surface. Remove key.

CHOKE

POSITION

ENGINE

SPEED

CONTROL

FAST (Rabbit)

POSITION

SLOW (Turtle)

POSITION

FIGURE 3.3

WARNING

DO NOT leave machine with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Latch both Traction Levers in the Neutral position. Move Speed Control to slow. Remove key.

WARNING

DO NOT park machine on slopes.

3.4 STARTING AND OPERATING

3.4.1.ENGINE - START ENGINE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Turn Fuel Tank Shut-Off Valve ON.

2. Move Blade Clutch Control Switch to OFF position.

3. Be sure Right Hand and Left Hand Traction Levers are latched in NEUTRAL position.

4. Move Engine Speed Control to “FAST/CHOKE” position. See Figure 3.3.

5. Turn Key Switch to RUN position.

6. Pull Starter Rope until Engine starts.

7. Move Engine Speed Control to “FAST” position.

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