Snapper 13HP manual Operation, Driving The Mower, Mowing, Operating On A Slope, Stopping The Mower

DRIVING THE MOWER

•Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.

•Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).

•Set the throttle control to FULL.

•Manual Start: Grasp the operator presence / parking brake handles and the handle bar grips at the same time to deactivate engine kill system and disengage the parking brake.

•Electric Start: Push down on either one of the speed control handles to deactivate engine kill system. Push the brake lever forward to disengage the parking brake.

•With your thumbs, pressing the ground speed control levers forward will move the mower forward. Pulling them back will move the mower backwards. The farther the levers are pushed or pulled will result in a faster ground speed.

•To slow the mower, gently release your thumb pressure on the ground speed control levers to return them to the neutral position.

Operation

MOWING

•Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.

•Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).

•Set the throttle control to FULL.

•Manual Start: Grasp the operator presence / parking brake handles and the handle bar grips at the same time to deactivate engine kill system and disengage the parking brake.

•Electric Start: Push down on either one of the speed control handles to deactivate engine kill system. Push the brake lever forward to disengage the parking brake.

•Engage the PTO by pulling up on the PTO switch.

•Begin mowing. See Lawn Care Section in the back of this manual for tips on mowing patterns, lawn care, and trouble shooting information.

•When finished, disengage the PTO.

•Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE MOWER).

OPERATING ON A SLOPE

While it is not recommended, traveling up and down slopes may be required from time to time. These guide lines are listed for your safety.

Traveling Up a Slope

Since the hill climbing ability of the machine will probably far exceed any other machine you may have operated, caution should be observed.

•Never make abrupt speed or direction changes on a slope.

•Never push down on the handle bars while going up a grade. A slight lifting pressure is recommended to keep the front wheels on the ground.

Traveling Down a Slope

A very slow ground speed should always be used when traveling down a slope. This can be accomplished by GENTLY moving the ground speed control levers towards the reverse direction.

STOPPING THE MOWER

•Returning the ground speed control levers to the neutral position will stop movement.

•Disengage the PTO.

•Manual Start Release the operator presence / parking brake handles to engage the parking brake.

•Electric Start: Engage the parking brake.

•Move the throttle control to mid-throttle position and turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.

PUSHING THE MOWER BY HAND

DO NOT TOW MOWER

Towing the unit will cause hydraulic transmission damage. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit.

•Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition OFF, and remove the key.

•Slide the hydraulic release rod forward and lock into the top of the “T” slot. See Figure 2.

•Manual Start: Grasp the operator presence / parking brake handles and the handle bar grips at the same time to disengage the parking brake.

•Electric Start:: Disengage the parking brake. The mower can now be pushed by hand.

•After moving the mower, re-engage the transmission (DRIVE position) by releasing the rod from the “T” and sliding the release handle towards the rear of the machine.

NEUTRAL POSITION DRIVE POSITION

“DISENGAGE”“ENGAGE”

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Figure 2. Hydraulic Release Rod

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