Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running. STOP Blade. STOP engine. Shift to neutral and engage park brake. Remove key.
2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE 2.4.1. ENGINE
1.Stop engine by turning key to the “OFF” position. See Figure 2.13.
TURN TO “OFF”
POSITION
KEY
TO APPLY BRAKES, PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN
PARK BRAKE LATCH SHOWN ENGAGED
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
FIGURE 2.13
2.4.2. WHEEL DRIVE
1.Stop motion of Rear Engine Rider by pushing clutch/brake pedal all the way “DOWN” to apply brake. See Figure 2.14.
FIGURE 2.14
BLADE LEVER IN “OFF”
POSITION
RELEASE BLADE
PEDALS
WARNING
Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a complete stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds, the blade brake must be adjusted. Refer to Section “BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT” for adjustment procedures or return machine to an authorized SNAPPER dealer for adjustment. DO NOT CONTINUE to operate machine until blade brake is adjusted and functioning properly.
2.4.3. MOWER BLADE
1.Stop mower blade by releasing blade pedals or moving blade lever rearward to the “OFF” position. See Figure 2.15.
FIGURE 2.15
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