Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.2.2. MOWER BLADE

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. See Figure 2.7.

DISENGAGE PARKING

BRAKE

PULL BLADE SWITCH

OUT TO THE “ON”

POSITION

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL IN THE “FAST” POSITION

FIGURE 2.7

3.Release the parking brake. See Figure 2.7.

WARNING

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

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.

2.3STOPPING

2.3.1.ENGINE

1.Stop engine by turning key to the “OFF” position. See Figure 2.8.

WARNING

DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Engage parking brake. Remove key. DO NOT park machine on slopes.

2.3.2. WHEEL DRIVE

1.Stop motion of riding mower by moving joystick to neutral (N)0 position. See Figure 2.8.

2.3.3. MOWER BLADE

1.Push the blade switch in to “OFF” position to disengage or stop the mower blades. See Figure

WARNING

Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after blades have been turned off. DO NOT operate machine until blade brake has been repaired and functioning properly. Contact your SNAPPER dealer for assistance.

2.3.4. PARKING BRAKE

1.Manually position joystick in the neutral position.

2.Engage parking brake by pushing button at the top of lever and then pulling the parking brake lever slowly back to the “ON” position.

3.Release parking brake by pushing button at the top of lever and moving brake lever forward to the “OFF” position. Refer Figure. 2.7.

TURN KEY TO “OFF”

OR STOP POSITION

DECAL VIEWED FROM

OPERATOR’S

POSITION

FIGURE 2.8

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