Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.2.1. STARTING ENGINE
NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does not start, release the key. Attempt starting again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds.
7.After engine starts, move the choke control to the "OFF" or no choke position. Allow a brief
3.2.2. STOPPING ENGINE
1.Stop engine by turning key to "STOP" position. Move engine speed to the Turtle "SLOW" position and turn key to "STOP". See Figure 3.6.
KEY SWITCH
SHOWN FROM OPERATOR'S VIEW POINT
FIGURE 3.6
! | WARNING | ! |
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP blades. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets, and hazards before and while backing.
3.2.3. STARTING MOWER BLADES
1.Start engine and set engine speed control to the Rabbit "FAST" position. See Figure 3.5.
2.Pull the Blade Switch up to the "ON" position to engage or turn "ON" the mower blades. See Figure
3.2.4. STOPPING MOWER BLADES
1.Push Blade Switch down to "OFF" position to dis- engage or turn "OFF" the blades.
2.Move engine speed control to the Turtle "SLOW" position. Turn key to "STOP" position.
! | 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. Adjustment or replace- ment 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.
3.2.5. PARKING BRAKE
1.Engage parking brake by pulling the parking brake lever back to the engaged position. See Figure 3.7. NOTE: Engaging parking brake prior to placing motion control levers in the neutral lock position will cause engine to die. See Figure. 3.7.
2.Release parking brake by pushing parking brake lever forward to the released position. See Figure 3.8.
PARKING BRAKE
LEVER IN ENGAGED "ON" POSITION 
MOTION
CONTROL
LEVER
LEVER SHOWN IN
THE NEUTRAL
LOCK POSITION
FIGURE 3.7
| PARKING BRAKE |
|
| LEVER IN RELEASED | |
| "OFF" POSITION |
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| FIGURE 3.8 |
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! | WARNING | ! |
DO NOT park the machine on slopes. DO NOT leave machine with engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Engage parking brake. Remove key.
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