Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

2.3STARTING & OPERATION 2.3.3. MOWER BLADE

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

2.Move blade lever forward to the “ON” position, then depress blade pedals to hold blade lever in the “ON” position. See Figure 2.10.

IMPORTANT: You cannot engage the blade lever if the blade pedal is depressed first.

BLADE LEVER

SHOWN IN “ON”

POSITION

BLADE

PEDALS

SHOWN

DEPRESSED

FIGURE 2.10

2.3.4. WHEEL DRIVE

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

2.Depress clutch/brake pedal. See Figure 2.11.

3.Place transmission shift lever in the notch for 1st speed. See Figure 2.12.

4.Release clutch/brake pedal to begin desired ground speed.

5.During forward motion, the transmission shift lever may be placed in any desired forward speed without depressing the clutch/brake pedal.

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.

WARNING

DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing.

DEPRESS

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

FIGURE 2.11

TRANSMISSION SHIFT

LEVER (MOVE TO

DESIRED SPEED)

FIGURE 2.12

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Snapper EM250819BE, EM281019BE important safety instructions Starting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower Blade, Wheel Drive

EM250819BE, EM281019BE specifications

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