Snapper 7800784 Mower Blade, Wheel Drive, Starting and Operation Continued, Reproduction

					Operation
!	WARNING	!	!	WARNING	!
Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a complete			DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. LOOK
stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade continues to rotate			and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards
after 3 seconds, the blade brake must be adjusted. Refer to			before and while backing.
Section “BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT” for adjustment
procedures or return machine to an authorized dealer for
adjustment. DO NOT CONTINUE to operate machine until
blade brake is adjusted and functioning properly.

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Starting and Operation (Continued)

Mower Blade

1.With the engine running, move the engine speed control to the “FAST” position.

2.Move the blade lever (A, Figure 10) forward to the “ON” position, then depress the blade pedals (B) to hold the blade lever in the “ON” position.

		to the “FAST” position.	Reproduction
			A	Figu	11: Engagi g the clutch/brake pedal
		B
							A
	Figure 10: Engaging the mower blade
Wheel Drive
1.		With the engine running, adjust the engine speed control
2.		Depress the clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 11).				B

3.Place the transmission shift lever (A, Figure 12) into the first forward speed notch (B).

4.Release the clutch/brake pedal to begin forward motion.

5.During forward motion, the transmission shift lever may be placed in any desired forward speed without

depressing the clutch/brake pedal. Figure 12: Transmission shift lever

NOTE: For best cutting results, move the transmission shift lever into a slow forward speed and the engine speed control to a fast position. This combination will allow the mower blades to lift the grass while cutting smoothly and evenly.

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