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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE
1. Return motion control levers to the neutral position
& the neutral lock position.
IMPORTANT:
Operator must use hand assistance to
bring both motion control levers to the neutral position
& the neutral lock position.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Push Blade Switch down to the "OFF" position to
disengage or turn "OFF" the blades.
4. Stop engine. Move engine speed control to turtle
"SLOW" position. Turn key to stop position.
5. Remove key.
3.5 FOLDING THE ROLL BAR PROTECTIVE
STRUCTURE
The roll bar protective structure should be folded
ONLY when absolutely necessary - i.e. when there is
low overhead clearance. NEVER remove any part of
the structure. To fold:
1. Shut off engine and remove key.
2. Loosen plastic knobs and remove locking pins. See
Figure 3.14.
3. Fold roll bar down against backs of side bars.
4. Tighten knobs and replace pins to prevent loss.
5. Raise and lock roll bar as soon as clearance per-
mits.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use seat belt when roll bar is
folded.
3.6 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS
This machine is equipped with an electrical safety interlock
system that is provided for the safety of the operator and
others. All safety devices must be in place and functioning
properly before operating the machine. Perform the follow-
ing interlock system checks during the operating season.
Contact your authorized Snapper dealer if you have ques-
tions.
ENGINE MUST NOT START IF:
1. Motion Control Lever(s) are not in the neutral lock
position OR,
2. Parking Brake disengaged and Operator not seat-
ed in Operator’s Seat OR,
3. Blade Switch in the "ON" blades engaged position.
ENGINE SHOULD START IF:
1. Blade Switch in the "OFF" blades disengaged posi-
tion AND,
2. Motion Control Levers are both in the neutral lock
position AND,
3. Operator properly seated in the Operator's Seat
OR,
4. Parking Brake engaged.
NOTE: The engine can be started with the parking
brake disengaged only if conditions in 1, 2 and 3 have
been met.
ENGINE MUST BEGIN TO STOP IF:
1. Motion Control Levers are moved from the neutral
lock position with Parking Brake engaged OR,
2. Operator rises off of seat with Blade Switch in "ON"
blades engaged position OR,
3. Operator rises off of seat with Parking Brake disen-
gaged.
IMPORTANT: Engine and blades will continue to run if
Operator becomes reseated prior to engine coming to
a complete stop. After coming to a complete stop, the
blade switch must be moved to the "OFF" position
before engine can be restarted. Engine and blades
must come to a complete stop within 7 seconds after
the operator rises off the seat or the blade switch is
moved to the "OFF" position.
FIGURE 3.13
MOTION
CONTROL
LEVER
WARNING
DO NOT park the machine on slopes. DO NOT
leave machine with engine running. Stop engine.
Stop blades. Engage parking brake. Remove key.
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!
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock
or safety device is not in place and functioning
properly. DO NOT attempt to defeat, modify or
remove any safety device.
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FIGURE 3.14
FOLD
ROLL
BAR
WARNING
There is no roll-over protection when roll bar is
folded.
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NEUTRAL
LOCK
POSITION
LOOSEN
PLASTIC
KNOBS &
REMOVE
LOCKING
PINS