Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.3.4. CONVENTIONAL TURNING

1.To turn left, slowly ease back on the left lever while keeping or increasing pressure on the right lever. See Figure 2.6. The more you ease off on the left lever and/or push on the right lever, the tighter the turn.

2.To turn right, slowly ease back on the right lever while keeping or increasing pressure on the left lever. The more you ease off on the right lever and/or push on the left lever, the tighter the turn.

DIRECTION

OF TRAVEL

FIGURE 2.6

(Left turn shown; right turn opposite)

2.3.5. ZERO-TURNING

1.To Zero-turn left, push the right lever forward while pulling the left lever back into reverse. See Figure 2.7.

2.To Zero-turn right, push the left lever forward while pulling the right lever back into reverse.

DIRECTION

OF TRAVEL

FIGURE 2.7

(Left zero-turn shown; right turn opposite)

WARNING

Zero-turning the machine at any speed can result in operator disorientation, or in operator being thrown from the machine. Exercise extreme caution when executing a zero-turn.

2.3.6.STOPPING MOTION

1.Return both motion control levers to neutral.

2.If driving is not to be resumed immediately, lift levers fully up and out into their neutral lock positions and engage parking brake.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Machine may not come to a complete stop immediately after returning to neutral, especially if machine is on even a slight incline. Always stop machine on level ground and engage parking brake.

WARNING

DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Engage park brake. Remove key. DO NOT park machine on slopes.

2.3.7. ROLLING MACHINE MANUALLY

To roll the machine without the engine running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps must be released. A control lever is located next to the battery compartment under the operator seat. Tilt the seat up and slide the lever down to release pressure and allow machine to roll freely. NOTE: Always return lever to “UP” position after rolling. See Figure 2.8.

DO NOT USE CONTROL TO COAST DOWN SLOPES. RELEASE PRESSURE ONLY WHEN ENGINE IS OFF AND MACHINEMOTIONCANBECONTROLLED.

SLIDE CONTROL

LEVER UP TO

DRIVE MACHINE

CONTROL

LEVER

BATTERY

SLIDE CONTROL LEVER

DOWN TO ROLL

MACHINE

FIGURE 2.8

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Snapper SZT18386BVE, SZT18336BVE Conventional Turning, Left turn shown right turn opposite, Zero-Turning, Stopping Motion
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