Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.2.2. MOWER BLADE

2.3 STOPPING

1.

With engine running, move engine speed control

2.3.1. ENGINE

to the Rabbit or “Fast” position.

1. Stop engine by turning key to the “STOP”

2.

Pull the blade switch out into the “ON” position

position. See Figure 2.8.

to engage the mower blades. See Figure 2.7.

 

MOVE ENGINE SPEEDCONTROL FORWARD,PULL BLADE SWITCH BLADE SWITCH OUT AND

OUT AND RELEASE PARK RELEASE PARK BRAKE BRAKE

TURN KEY TO STOP POSITION

FIGURE 2.7

3.Release the parking brake. See Figure 2.7.

WARNING

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

4.Move joystick carefully in the desired direction to propel the machine. A small movement of the joystick can cause the machine to move instantly. Move joystick carefully and slowly.

FIGURE 2.8

WARNING

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

2.3.2. WHEEL DRIVE

1.Stop motion of riding mower by moving joystick to neutral (N) position. See Figure 2.8.

2.3.3. MOWER BLADE

1.Push the blade switch in to “OFF” position to disengage or stop the mower blades. See Figure 2.7.

WARNING

Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after blades have been turned off. DO NOT operate machine until blade brake has been repaired and functioning properly. Contact your SNAPPER dealer for assistance.

2.3.4. PARKING BRAKE

1.Manually position joystick in the neutral position.

2.Engage parking brake by pushing button at the top of lever and then pulling the parking brake lever back to the “ON” position.

3.Release parking brake by pushing button at the top of lever and moving brake lever forward to the “OFF” position. Refer Figure. 2.7.

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Snapper YZ18425BVE, YZ20485BVE important safety instructions Mower Blade Stopping, Engine, Wheel Drive, Parking Brake
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YZ18425BVE, YZ20485BVE specifications

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