Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.4STOPPING

2.4.3. STOPPING MOWER BLADES

1.Stop mower blade by pushing blades switch IN to disengage blades. See Figure 2.11.

ON

PUSH BLADE SWITCH IN TO

THE “OFF” POSITION

OFF

PULL BLADE

SWITCH OUT TO

THE “ON”

POSITION

FIGURE 2.11

WARNING

Once blades are disengaged, they should come to a complete stop in 5 seconds or less. If the blades continue to rotate after 5 seconds, the blade brake must be repaired. Return machine to an authorized SNAPPER dealer. DO NOT continue to operate machine until blade brake has been repaired and functioning properly.

2.4.4.SETTING PARK BRAKE

1.Fully depress clutch/brake pedal.

2.Move park brake lever up into slot. See Figure 2.12.

3.Release pedal.

PUSH PEDAL ALL

PARK BRAKE

THE WAY DOWN

LEVER

MOVE PARK BRAKE

LEVER “UP” TO

ENGAGE PARK BRAKE

2.4.5.RELEASING PARK BRAKE

1.Fully depress clutch/brake pedal. Move park brake lever “DOWN” to release park brake. Release clutch/brake pedal. See Figure 2.13.

 

PARK

CLUTCH/BRAKE

BRAKE

PEDAL

LEVER

 

 

FULLY DEPRESS

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

FIGURE 2.13

2.5.CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1. Depress lock button on cutting height adjustment lever. See Figure 2.14.

DEPRESS

LOCK BUTTON

CUTTING

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

LEVER

HIGHEST CUT

LOWEST CUT

FIGURE 2.14

2.Raise or lower deck to any of six positions as desired. Release lock button.

WARNING

DO NOT park machine on slopes.

FIGURE 2.12

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