Snapper SPE1250KW, SPE140KW, SPE150KH, SPE360, SPE480 Operating Instructions, Before Operating

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 BEFORE OPERATING

Be Thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use them before operating the machine. Know beforehand how to STOP the Traction Wheel Drives, Mower Blades and Engine in preparation for possible emergencies.

3.2 EMERGENCY STOP - PISTOL GRIP

1.Firmly squeeze both Traction Levers towards the handle to STOP forward or reverse motion. Using your index finger, pull Traction Lock Lever until it locks in Brake Locked position. See Figure 3.1.

2.Pull Blade Clutch Switch backward to the OFF position. See Figure 3.1.

3.Move Engine Speed Control Lever to SLOW (turtle) position. See Figure 3.1.

STOP ENGINE by turning Key Switch to OFF position. See Figure 3.1.

ENGINE

SPEED

	BLADE CLUTCH	CONTROL
RIGHT HAND	SWITCH
	SHOWN IN OFF
TRACTION
	POSITION
LEVER

TRACTION LOCK

LEVER SHOWN IN

BRAKE LOCKED

FIGURE 3.1

3.3 NORMAL OPERATING STOP - PISTOL GRIP

1.Pull both Traction Levers towards the handle to stop forward or reverse motion while pulling the Traction Lock Lever rearward until it locks the Traction Lever in Brake Locked position. See Figure 3.1.

2.Pull the Blade Clutch Switch backward to the OFF position. See Figure 3.1.

3.Place Transmission Shift Lever in NEUTRAL(N) position. See Figure 3.2.

4.Move Engine Speed Control Lever to SLOW (turtle) position. See Figure 3.1.

STOP ENGINE by turning Key Switch to OFF.

NOTE: Close Fuel Shut-Off Valve at the end of each mowing operation.

ENGINE

		SPEED
	BLADE CLUTCH	CONTROL
RIGHT HAND
	SWITCH SHOWN
TRACTION
	IN OFF POSITION
LEVER

TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER

TRACTION LOCK

LEVER SHOWN IN

BRAKE LOCKED POSITION

FIGURE 3.2

WARNING

When the Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) is released, the machine will continue to operate a few feet. DO NOT use this Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) to routinely stop the machine.

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