Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.2.STOPPING ENGINE
3.2.1.ENGINE
1.Stop engine by turning key to the “OFF” position. Move engine speed control to turtle “SLOW” position and key to “STOP” position. See Figure 3.6.
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key.
3.2.2.STARTING MOWER BLADES
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.
3.Release the parking brake.
4.Move joystick carefully in the desired direction to propel the machine. A small movement of the joystick can cause the power unit to move instantly. Move joystick carefully and slowly.
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing.
3.2.3.STOPPING MOWER BLADES
1. Push the blade switch in to “OFF” position to disengage or stop the mower blades. See Figure 3.2.
WARNING
Once blades are disengaged, they should come to a complete stop in 7 seconds. If the blades continue to rotate after 7 seconds, the electric clutch should be checked. Replacement of electric clutch may be necessary. Return the machine to an authorized Snapper dealer for replacement. DO NOT CONTINUE to operate mower if blades fail to stop in 7 seconds.
WARNING
DO NOT park the machine on slopes.
3.2.4.PARKING BRAKE
1.Engage parking brake by pulling the parking brake lever back to the “ON” position. See Figure 3.4.
2.Release parking brake by moving brake lever down to the “OFF” position. See Figure. 3.8.
PARKING BRAKE
DISENGAGED “OFF”
POSITION
FIGURE 3.8
3.2.5.CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust cutting height as desired to any position, using deck lift switch. When in desired height of cut, release switch. See Figure 3.9. Observe the height of cut decal located on the upper right top side of the deck to place deck at the correct height of cut. See Figure 3.9. NOTE: The engine does not have to be running to adjust cutting height, but key switch must be in the “ON” position.
DECK LIFT
SWITCH
DECK HEIGHT OF
CUT DECAL
FIGURE 3.9
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