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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running
Stop Blade. Stop engine. Engage parking brake.
Remove key.
2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE
2.4.1. ENGINE
1. Stop engine by turning key off to the “STOP”
position. Move engine speed control to slow. Turn
key to “STOP”. See Figure 2.11.
FIGURE 2.11
WARNING
DO NOT park machine on slopes.
2.4.2. WHEEL DRIVE
1. Stop motion of machine by allowing ground
speed control pedal to return to neutral. Depress
clutch/brake control pedal fully to apply brake.
Engage parking brake. See Figure 2.12.
WARNING
Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a
complete stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade
continues to rotate after 3 seconds, the blade brake
must be adjusted. Refer to Section “BLADE BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT” for adjustment procedures or return
the machine to an authorized Snapper dealer for
adjustment. DO NOT continue to operate mower
until blade brake is adjusted and functioning
properly.
2.4.3. MOWER BLADE
Stop mower blade by moving blade lever back to
the “OFF” position. See Figure 2.13.
FIGURE 2.12
FIGURE 2.13
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES.
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets
and hazards before and while backing.
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OFF
IGNITION SWITCH
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
DEPRESS PEDAL FULLY &
PIVOT FORWARD TO LOCK
POSITION. PARK BRAKE IS
NOW ENGAGED.
BLADE LEVER
SHOWN IN THE
“OFF” POSITION.
BLADE CONTROL
LEVER