Snapper YZ18426BVE, YZ20486BVE important safety instructions Operating Instructions

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: This SCRAMBLER is equipped with hydrostatic drive. The forward, rearward and steering movement of the machine is controlled by a joystick lever. Joystick operations should be performed only from the operator’s position in the seat. A small movement of the joystick can cause the machine to move instantly. Move joystick very carefully and slowly.

1.	Always move the joystick to the center position to
“STOP” machine. IMPORTANT: To stop machine
always return the joystick with hand assistance to
the neutral position. Always engage parking brake
when leaving operator’s seat.
2.	Move the joystick forward to propel the machine
forward.
3.	Move the joystick rearward to propel the machine

8.After engine starts, turn off choke. Move engine speed control back to the desired speed position. Allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.

WARNING

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

backward.

4. Move the joystick to the right to rotate the front of

the machine in circular motion to the right, as in

turning around to go in a different direction.

5. Move the joystick to the left to rotate the front of

the machine in circular motion to the left, as in

turning around to go in a different direction.

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

START

POSITION

RUN

POSITION

STOP

POSITION

JOYSTICK IN NEUTRAL POSITION

TURN KEY

TO START

POSITION

executing a zero-turn.

2.2 STARTING & OPERATION

2.2.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START)

IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to “START”, the engine will not turn over and will not start unless the Parking Brake is engaged and the Blade Switch is in the “Off” position. The operator should be in the seat. Start engine as follows:

1.Move joystick lever to (N) Neutral position. See Figure 2.5.

2.Make certain the blade switch is in the “Off” position. See Figure 2.6.

3.Make certain the parking brake is engaged. See Figure 2.5.

4.Open vent on fuel cap by turning counterclockwise. Open fuel valve located in fuel line. IMPORTANT: Failure to open vent and fuel valve will cause engine to stall or not to start.

5.On 42” models, move engine speed control forward past the “Fast” (Rabbit) position to “Choke”. See Figure 2.6.

6.On 48” models, move engine speed control forward to the “Fast” (Rabbit) position and apply separate choke. See Figure 2.6.

7.Turn key to the “START” position until engine starts. See Figure 2.5. NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine and it does not start, release the key. Attempt starting again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds.

	FIGURE 2.5
		MOVE ENGINE SPEED
PARKING BRAKE		CONTROL FORWARD
ENGAGED		PAST FAST (RABBIT)
		DETENT TO “CHOKE” *

* 48” MODELS ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEPARATE CHOKE CONTROL BEHIND THROTTLE. PULL CHOKE CONTROL UP TO APPLY, PUSH DOWN TO TURN OFF.

FIGURE 2.6

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