Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.4 MOWER OPERATION
2.4.1. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
This machine has seven different cutting height positions. IMPORTANT: When positioning the cutting deck into a higher cutting position, pull up on the deck lift handle only, it is not necessary to pull up on the release lever at the same time. Use the release lever when moving deck cutting height to a lower cutting position.
1.Grasp both handles together to disengage latch.
2.Raise or lower handles to desired height.
3.Release lower handle to engage latch. See Figure 2.9.
DECK LIFT
HANDLE
RELEASE
LEVER
CONNECTING BAR OMITTED
IN THIS VIEW FOR CLARITY DETENT PLATE
FIGURE 2.9
IMPORTANT: DO NOT adjust cutting deck with mower blades engaged. Be sure Blade Switch is off before adjusting deck.
2.4.1. MOWER BLADE ENGAGEMENT
1.With engine running, move engine speed control to the Rabbit or “fast” position detent. (Be careful not to slide farther than detent, or choke will engage and engine will stall.)
2.Pull Blade Switch out to its on (‘I’) position to engage mower blade. See Figure 2.10.
2.4.2. MOWING OPERATIONS
1.Please refer to the Important Safety Instructions at the beginning of this manual for instruction on safe mowing practices.
2.Refer to “MOTION CONTROL” earlier in this section to safely and effectively maneuver the machine during mowing operations.
2.4.3. MOWER BLADE DISENGAGEMENT
Push Blade Switch in to its off (‘0’) position to disengage mower blade(s). See Figure 2.10.
WARNING
Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after blade switch has been turned off. DO NOT operate machine unless blade brake is functioning properly. If adjustment or repair is necessary, refer to Section “Blade Brake Adjustment” or contact your SNAPPER dealer for assistance.
TO START BLADES,
MOVE ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL TO ‘FAST’
DETENT, THEN PULL
BLADE SWITCH OUT.
TO STOP BLADES, PUSH
BLADE SWITCH IN.
FIGURE 2.10
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