Operating the Rider

SAFETY INTERLOCK

SYSTEM TESTS

This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other safety devices. These safety systems are pre- sent for your safety: do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly.

Operational SAFETY Checks

Your unit is equipped with a seat switch safety system. Check the seat switch operation every fall and spring with the following tests.

Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:

PTO switch is ON, OR

Brake pedal is NOT fully depressed (parking brake OFF), OR

The cruise control lever is NOT in NEUTRAL.

Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank and start if:

Operator is sitting in seat, AND.

PTO switch is OFF, AND

Brake pedal is fully depressed (parking brake ON),

AND

The cruise control lever is in NEUTRAL

Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:

• Operator rises off seat.

Test 4 — Blade Brake Check

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO switch is turned OFF (or operator rises off seat). If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds, readjust the PTO clutch as described in the ADJUSTMENTS section or see your dealer.

Test 5 — Reverse Mow Option (RMO) Check

Engine should shut off if reverse travel is attempted if the PTO has been switched on and RMO has not been acti- vated.

RMO light should illuminate when RMO has been activat- ed.

WARNING

If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not operate it. See your authorized dealer. Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system.

GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY

Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate this unit. Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit.

ADDING FUEL

To add fuel:

1.Remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 4).

2.Fill the tank. Do not overfill. Leave room in the tank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations.

3.Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.

CHECKS BEFORE STARTING

Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick. See the engine Operator’s Manual for instructions and oil recommendations.

Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in place and tight.

Adjust the seat position, and make certain you can reach all controls from operator’s position.

Fill the gasoline tank with fresh fuel. Refer to engine manual for fuel recommendations.

Make certain proper wheel or counterweights are installed if required, and use extra caution if you will be operating the unit on sloping ground.

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Snapper 2400 Series manual General Operating Safety, Adding Fuel, Checks Before Starting, Operational Safety Checks

2400 Series specifications

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