Snapper 400 Series manual Selecting Ground & Engine Speed, Stopping the Rider, Operating the Mower

Operating the Rider

SELECTING GROUND & ENGINE SPEED

Ground speed is selected by depressing the clutch/brake pedal (D, Figure 4) and moving the control lever (C, Figure 4) to the appropriate speed selection. If the ter- rain is rough, hilly or sloping, use first or second gear. If the grass is wet or over 3” (76mm) high, use full engine speed (with slow ground speed) so the mower will have enough power to cut the grass.

1.If you are ready to mow, lower the mower from the transport position using lever (A, Figure 4) and set the mowing height using the Dial-A-CutTMControl (E, Figure 4).

2.Set the engine throttle for full speed.

3.Use the PTO switch to engage the PTO.

4.Release the parking brake by depressing the clutch/brake pedal and pushing knob (B, Figure 4) down.

5.Move the ground speed control lever (C, Figure 4) to the desired direction and speed of travel to set the rider in motion.

6.Adjust engine throttle to the desired speed. Full throt- tle is recommended for mowing.

WARNING

Make certain the area of operation, and especially the direction of travel is clear of objects, people and animals.

Always look DOWN AND BEHIND before backing!

STOPPING THE RIDER

1.Move the ground speed control lever (C, Figure 4) into the NEUTRAL position to make a gradual stop. To make a more rapid stop, depress the /brake pedal (D, Figure 4).

NOTE: The ground speed control lever will return to neutral from forward automatically when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

2.Engage the parking brake by fully depressing brake pedal and pulling up on parking brake knob (B, Figure 4).

3.Use the PTO switch (G, Figure 1) to disengage the PTO.

4.Set the engine throttle (M, Figure 1) to 1/2 throttle setting and allow the engine to idle for 20 seconds. Stopping a hot engine too fast may cause engine damage.

5.Turn key (C, Figure 1) to OFF and remove it.

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A
	D
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	E
Figure 4. Controls
A. Mower Lift Lever	D. Clutch/Brake Pedal
B. Parking Brake Knob	E. Dial-A-CutTMControl
C. Ground Speed Control Lever

WARNING

Make certain direction of travel is clear of objects, people and animals.

Always look

DOWN AND BEHIND before backing!

OPERATING THE MOWER

1.When traveling to or from the work site, fully raise the mower using the mower lift lever (A, Figure 4). At the work site, lower mower using the lift lever.

2.Use the Dial-A-CutTMcontrol (E, Figure 4) to adjust the height of the mower. Pull back slightly on mower lift lever (A, Figure 4) to relieve pressure and turn clockwise to raise mower cutting height, or counter- clockwise to lower cutting height.

3.Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.

4.Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).

5.Fully lower the mower using the attachment lift lever.

6.Set the throttle to FULL.

7.Engage the PTO (Mower Deck).

8.Begin mowing. See Section LC for tips on mowing patterns, lawn care, and troubleshooting information.

9.When finished, shut off the PTO and raise the mower using the attachment lift control lever.

10. Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE RIDER).

NOTE: Cutting height scale is located on the quadrant at base of lift lever. Scale is numbered 1 thru 4, with 4 rep- resenting the highest cutting height.

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