Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing.
2.2.3. MOWER BLADE
1.With engine running, move engine speed control to the Rabbit or “fast” position.
2.Pull the blade switch out into the “ON” position to engage the mower blades. See Figure 2.7.
MOVE ENGINE
SPEED CONTROL
FORWARD, PULL
BLADE SWITCH
OUT AND
RELEASE PARK
BRAKE
FIGURE 2.7
3.Release the parking brake. See Figure 2.7.
4.Move joystick carefully in the desired direction to propel the machine. A small movement of the joystick can cause the machine to move instantly. Move joystick carefully and slowly.
2.3STOPPING
2.3.1.ENGINE
1.Stop engine by turning key to the “STOP” position. See Figure 2.8.
TURN KEY
TO STOP
POSITION
FIGURE 2.8
WARNING
Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after blades have been turned off. DO NOT operate machine until blade brake has been adjusted or repaired and is functioning properly. Refer to Section “Blade Brake Adjustment” or contact your SNAPPER dealer for assistance.
2.3.4. PARKING BRAKE
1.Manually position joystick in the neutral position.
2.Engage parking brake by pushing button at the top of lever and then pulling the parking brake lever slowly back to the “ON” position.
3.Release parking brake by pushing button at the top of lever and moving brake lever forward to the “OFF” position. See Figure. 2.7.
WARNING
DO NOT park machine on slopes.
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Engage park brake. Remove key. DO NOT park machine on slopes.
2.3.2. WHEEL DRIVE
1.Stop motion of riding mower by moving joystick to neutral (N) position. See Figure 2.8.
2.3.3. MOWER BLADE
1.Push the blade switch in to “OFF” position to disengage or stop the mower blades. See Figure 2.7.
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