Snapper LT-125 OPERATION, Safety Interlock System Tests, Adding Fuel, Starting the Engine (separate throttle/choke, control)

				OPERATION
Safety Interlock System Tests			Adding Fuel
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and				WARNING
other safety devices. Do not attempt to bypass safety				WARNING
switches, and never tamper with safety devices.				Fuel and its vapors are extremely ﬂammable
				and explosive.
WARNING				Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
WARNING				death.
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not			When Adding Fuel
operate it. See your authorized dealer.			When Adding Fuel
			•	Turn engine off and let engine cool at least 3
				minutes before removing the fuel cap.
Test 1 —Engine should NOT crank if:			•	Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• PTO switch is ON, OR			•	Do not overﬁll fuel tank. To allow for expansion of
• PTO switch is ON, OR				the fuel, do not ﬁll above the bottom of the fuel tank
• Brake pedal is NOT fully depressed (parking brake				the fuel, do not ﬁll above the bottom of the fuel tank
• Brake pedal is NOT fully depressed (parking brake				neck.
OFF), OR				neck.
OFF), OR			•	Keep fuel away from sparks, open ﬂames, pilot
			•	Keep fuel away from sparks, open ﬂames, pilot
• The cruise control lever is NOT in NEUTRAL.				lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:			•	Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and ﬁttings frequently
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:				for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
				for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• PTO switch is OFF, AND	Reproduction
• PTO switch is OFF, AND			•	If fuel spills, wait u til it evaporates before starting
• Brake pedal is fully depressed (parking brake ON),				engine.
AND
• The cruise control lever is in NEUTRAL.			1.	Clean he fuel cap area of dirt and debris. Remove
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:		Not		the fuel ap (A, F gure 3).
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR			2.	Fill the fuel tank with fuel. To allow for expansion of the
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR			for
• Operator rises off seat with brake pedal NOT fully				f el, do not ﬁll above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
depressed (parking brake OFF).			3.	Reinstall the fuel cap.
Test 4 — Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a			Starting the Engine (separate throttle/choke
complete stop within ﬁve seconds after electric PTO			control)
switch is turned OFF. If mower drive belt does not stop
within ﬁve seconds, see an authorized deal r.				WARNING
Test 5 — Reverse Mow Option (RMO) Ch ck				Fuel and its vapors are extremely ﬂammable
• Engine should shut off if reverse travel is at-				and explosive.

	tempted if the PTO has been switched on and	Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
		death.
	RMO has not been activated.

•RMO light should illuminate when RMO has been activated.

NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, the PTO switch must be turned off after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine.

WARNING

Mowing in reverse can be hazardous to bystanders. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Never activate RMO if children are present. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity.

When Starting Engine

•Ensure that spark plug, mufﬂer, fuel cap and air cleaner (if equipped) are in place and secured.

•Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.

•If engine ﬂoods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST position and crank until engine starts.

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