Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2.1. STARTING ENGINE (Continued from previous page)
FAST ENGINE
SPEED POSITION
SLOW ENGINE
SPEED POSITION
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
SHOWN IN “FAST” POSITION
FIGURE 2.6
6.IMPORTANT: (Diesel Engine Only) Use the Glow Plug only if engine is cold or outside temperature is cold. Rotate key counter clockwise to the preheat position (GL letter designation on switch) to allow the glow lamp to heat up. Hold key in the Glow Plug position for a maximum of 5 seconds See Figure 2.7.
7.Rotate key clockwise to the start position until engine starts. See Figure 2.7.
NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does not start, release the key and attempt starting again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds.
DIESEL ENGINE SWITCH POSITION
| STOP |
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| POSITION | RUN |
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GLOW PLUG | OFF | POSITION |
| ON | |
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| ST START |
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| POSITION |
GAS ENGINE SWITCH POSITION
STOP
POSITION
RUN
OFFPOSITION
ON
ST
START
POSITION
8. After engine starts, allow a brief
2.2STOPPING - ENGINE
2.2.1.ENGINE
1. Stop engine by turning key to the “OFF” position. Move engine speed control to turtle “SLOW” position and key to “STOP” position. See Figure 2.7.
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key.
2.2.2.STARTING MOWER BLADES
1.With engine running, move engine speed control to the Rabbit or “fast” position.
2.Pull the blade switch out into the “ON” position to engage the mower blades.
3.Release the parking brake.
4.Move joystick carefully in the desired direction to propel the machine. A small movement of the joystick can cause the machine to move instantly. Move joystick carefully and slowly.
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing.
2.2.3.STOPPING MOWER BLADES
1.Push the blade switch in to “OFF” position to disengage or stop the mower blades. See Figure
WARNING
Once blades are disengaged, they should come to a complete stop in 7 seconds. If the blades continue to rotate after 7 seconds, the electric clutch should be checked. Replacement of electric clutch may be necessary. Return the machine to an authorized Snapper dealer for replacement. DO NOT CONTINUE to operate mower if blades fail to stop in 7 seconds.
FIGURE 2.7
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