Snapper SPLH221KWE, SP400 Traction Speed Control, Mower Operation, Forward Speed, Reverse Speed

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

The SNAPPER Pro Hydro Mowers have a Transport Speed, which allows the machine to travel forward at a speed of 6 MPH - it is NOT to be used while walking! Use the Transport Speed ONLY when the machine is equipped with a Riding Sulky! DO NOT make sharp turns at high speed! The machine has “zero-turn” capability; DO NOT use “zero-turn” at high speed. During initial training time with machine, it is advised that the Operator(s) practice with the Speed Control Lever in the slowest travel speed position and Blade Engagement Switch in the OFF position

3.4 TRACTION SPEED CONTROL

3.4.1. FORWARD SPEED

1.Hold Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) against handlebar.

2.Move Speed Control Lever forward slightly, selecting a slow travel speed.

3.While holding both Traction Controls in the neutral position, release Neutral Latch Lever by pulling controls slightly backwards.

4.Simultaneously (and slowly), release both Traction Controls. Machine will begin to move forward.

5.Adjust Speed Control Lever to a comfortable travel speed.

6.Proceed to go forward while allowing the machine to travel in a straight line. If the machine tracks towards the LEFT or RIGHT, it can be brought back to a straight path by moving the Speed Control Lever in the desired direction of travel. See Figure 3.5.

7.Squeeze the appropriate Traction Control to turn the machine either LEFT or RIGHT. If either Traction Control is squeezed to tightly against the handlebar, it will cause the machine to quickly spin around or zero turn to that side - BE CAREFUL!

MOVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER TO

THE LEFT OR RIGHT TO ADJUST

MOWER FOR STRAIGHT TRAVEL

FIGURE 3.5

WARNING

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

WARNING

The tighter the traction controls are squeezed back against the handlebar, the faster the machine will move in reverse. Use extreme CAUTION when reversing machine!

3.4.2. REVERSE SPEED

1.Hold Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) against handlebar.

2.Move Blade Control Switch to OFF position.

3.To reverse direction of the machine, stop machine travel by squeezing both Traction Controls and move Neutral Latch Lever to engage and hold the Traction Controls in neutral position.

4.To start machine movement, simultaneously squeeze both Traction Controls SLOWLY back towards the handlebar, allowing machine to start reverse movement. See Figure 3.6.

5.To STOP reverse movement of machine, return both Traction Controls to neutral and engage the Neutral Latch Lever.

SLOWLY SQUEEZE BOTH TRACTION CONTROLS

AGAINST THE HANDLEBAR AT THE SAME TIME TO

START REVERSE MOVEMENT

NEUTRAL

LATCH

LEVER

FIGURE 3.6

WARNING

Start mowing with a slow ground speed.

3.5 MOWER OPERATION

1.Hold Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) against handlebar.

2.Move Engine Speed Control to the FAST (Rabbit) position. See Figure 3.4.

3.Move Blade Control Switch to ON position.

4.Move Speed Control Lever forward, selecting a slow travel speed.

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