SECTION 2 - CONTROLS

Before operating, become familiar with all the controls (See Figure 2.1A) and how to use them. Know beforehand how to STOP the Right Hand and Left Hand Traction Wheel Drives, the Mower Blades, and the Engine in preparation for a possible emergency.

2.1ENGINE CONTROLS -

A. Engine Speed Control

B.Keyswitch

C.Operator's Presence Control (OPC)

D.Engine Recoil Starter Handle (Not shown)

2.2BLADE AND TRACTION CONTROLS

1.Blade Clutch Control Switch

2.R.H. Traction Lever

3.L.H. Traction Lever

4.Neutral Latch

5.Speed Control Lever

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Neutral Latch is notWARNINGintended to be used as a park

brake. DO NOT park machine on slopes.

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When the Operator's Presence Control (OPC) is

released, the machine will continue to operate a few

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feet. DO NOT use this Operator's Presence Control (OPC) to rout ney stop the mach ne.

To avoid sudden and unexpected turning, both Traction Controls must be moved the same way when starting or stopping machine motion.

(C)OPERATOR'S PRESENCE (1) BLADE CLUTCH

CONTROL

(OPC)

CONTROL SWITCH

(AT REAR

HANDLEBAR)

 

(2)RIGHT HAND TRACTION LEVER

(4)NEUTRALLATCH

(B)KEY SWITCH

HANDLEBAR

(5) SPEED

 

CONTROLLEVER

(1)BLADE CLUTCH CONTROL SWITCH \

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(3)LEFT HAND

TRACTION LEVER

(A)ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

VIEW OF CONTROL PANEL (Rear of Machine) FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION

(B) KEY SWITCH

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FIGURE 2.1A

IMPORTANT: To roll the machine without the

engine running, turn both pressure relief valves counter-clockwise 1/2 turn. Turn valves clockwise to

tighten for machine operation.

PRESSURE RELIEF"

VALVE

FIGURE 2.1B

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Snapper SPLHI53KW Engine Controls, Blade and Traction Controls, Neutral Latch is notWARNINGintended to be used as a park