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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2.1. STARTING ENGINE (Continued from previous page)
FIGURE 2.6
6. IMPORTANT: (Diesel Engine Only) Use the
Glow Plug only if engine is cold or outside
temperature is cold. Rotate key counter
clockwise to the preheat position (GL letter
designation on switch) to allow the glow lamp to
heat up. Hold key in the Glow Plug position for a
maximum of 5 seconds See Figure 2.7.
7. Rotate key clockwise to the start position until
engine starts. See Figure 2.7.
NOTE
: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does
not start, release the key and attempt starting again after
waiting for approximately 20 seconds.
FIGURE 2.7
8. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
2.2 STOPPING - ENGINE
2.2.1. ENGINE
1. Stop engine by turning key to the “OFF”
position. Move engine speed control to turtle
“SLOW” position and key to “STOP” position.
See Figure 2.7.
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP
blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key.
2.2.2. STARTING MOWER BLADES
1. With engine running, move engine speed
control to the Rabbit or “fast” position.
2. Pull the blade switch out into the “ON”
position to engage the mower blades.
3. Release the parking brake.
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.
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES.
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets
and hazards before and while backing.
2.2.3. STOPPING MOWER BLADES
1. Push the blade switch in to “OFF” position to
disengage or stop the mower blades. See Figure
2.2.
WARNING
Once blades are disengaged, they should come to a
complete stop in 7 seconds. If the blades continue to
rotate after 7 seconds, the electric clutch should be
checked. Replacement of electric clutch may be
necessary. Return the machine to an authorized
Snapper dealer for replacement. DO NOT CONTINUE
to operate mower if blades fail to stop in 7 seconds.
FAST ENGINE
SPEED POSITION
SLOW ENGINE
SPEED POSITION
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
SHOWN IN “FAST” POSITION
GLOW PLUG
PRE-HEAT
GL
OFF
ON
ST
STOP
POSITION
RUN
POSITION
START
POSITION
GAS ENGINE SWITCH POSITION
DIESEL ENGINE SWITCH POSITION
OFF
ON
ST
START
POSITION
RUN
POSITION
STOP
POSITION