Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

DO NOT leave machine with engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Shift to neutral. Engage parking brake. Remove key.

2.4STOPPING - 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

PARK BRAKE

LATCH SHOWN

ENGAGED

KEY

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.

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 2.14

BLADE LEVER

IN “OFF”

POSITION

RELEASE

BLADE

PEDALS

FIGURE 2.15

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Snapper E281123BVE, E281323BVE, E331523KVE Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.1. Engine, Mower Blade

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