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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.2.1. STARTING ENGINE
NOTE:
If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine
does not start, release the key. Attempt starting
again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds.
7. After engine starts, move the choke control to
the “OFF” or no choke position. Allow a brief
warm-up until engine runs smooth.
3.2.2. STOPPING ENGINE
1. Stop engine by turning key to “STOP” position.
Move engine speed to the Turtle “SLOW” position
and turn key to “STOP”. See Figure 3.6.
FIGURE 3.6
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP blades.
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets,
and hazards before and while backing.
3.2.3. STARTING MOWER BLADES
1. Start engine and set engine speed control to
the Rabbit “FAST” position. See Figure 3.5.
2. Pull the Blade Switch up to the “ON” position to
engage or turn “ON” the mower blades.
See Figure 3.2.
3.2.4. STOPPING MOWER BLADES
1. Push Blade Switch down to “OFF” position to
disengage or turn “OFF” the blades.
2. Move engine speed control to the Turtle
“SLOW” position. Turn key to “STOP” position.
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. Adjustment or 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.
3.2.5. PARKING BRAKE
1. Engage parking brake by pulling the parking brake
lever back to the engaged position. See Figure 3.7.
NOTE
: To engage the parking brake, the joystick
control must first be placed in the center neutral
position.
2 Release parking brake by pushing parking brake
lever forward to the released position. See Figure 3.8.
FIGURE 3.7
FIGURE 3.8
WARNING
DO NOT park the machine on slopes. DO NOT leave
machine with engine running. Stop engine. Stop
blades. Engage parking brake. Remove key.
PARKING BRAKE
LEVER IN ENGAGED
“ON” POSITION
PARKING BRAKE
LEVER IN RELEASED
“OFF” POSITION
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