Snapper Prestige 500 Series Lawn Mower User Manual


 
PTO Switch
The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and
disengages attachments that use the PTO. To engage
the PTO, pull UP on the switch. Push DOWN to
disengage. Note that the operator must be seated firmly
in the tractor seat for the PTO to function.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has
three positions:
OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical system.
RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the
electrical system.
START Cranks the engine for starting.
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN
position with the engine stopped–this drains the battery.
Brake Pedal
Depressing the brake pedal applies the tractor brake.
Ground Speed Pedals
The tractor’s forward ground speed is controlled by the
forward ground speed control pedal. The tractor’s reverse
ground speed is controlled by the reverse ground speed
control pedal.
Depressing either pedal will increase ground speed. Note
that the further down the pedal is depressed, the faster
the tractor will travel.
Parking Brake
The parking brake knob is used to lock the parking brake
when the tractor is stopped. Fully depressing the brake
pedal and pulling up on the knob engages the parking brake
Mower Height of Cut Adjustment
The cutting height is infinitely adjustable between 1” and
3-5/8.”
Electric Height of Cut Models: The cutting height
adjustment switch controls the mower cutting height. This
same switch also controls the spout rotator motor when a
snowthrower is installed. The arrows on the switch
correspond to the direction of adjustment (UP arrow
raises cutting height, RIGHT arrow rotates the spout right,
etc). When the adjustment indicator has reached the end
of its travel, release the switch; holding the switch down
will damage the motor.
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Features & Controls
Manual Lift Models: The cutting height adjustment knob
controls the mower cutting height.
Cruise Control (Select Models)
The cruise control is used to lock the ground speed
control in forward. Move the lever forward until the
desired ground speed is reached. To disengage the
cruise control move the lever back. In the event you need
to stop quickly, depressing the brake pedal will also
return the cruise control to neutral.
Seat Adjustment Lever
The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the
lever, position the seat as desired, and release the lever
to lock the seat into position.
Transmission Release Valve Lever
The transmission release valve lever deactivates the
transmission so that the tractor can be pushed by hand.
See PUSHING THE TRACTOR BY HAND.
Transmission Oil Expansion Chamber
(K71 Models Only)
Transmission oil is added through the transmission oil
expansion chamber. It also serves as extra holding
capacity for oil as the transmission heats up and the oil
expands. See your dealer for oil check/ fill procedures.
Fuel Tank
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. On models
with a dashboard display, the fuel gauge is part of the
dashboard. Models without a dashboard display have a
fuel gauge located under the seat.
Power Outlet (Select Models)
The power outlet is 12V-DC. Accessory must be rated at
14 amps or less.
Differential Lock Pedal (Select Models)
Depressing this pedal locks the transmission differential,
locking both rear wheels into “drive”.
Use this feature if the tractor is stuck because one wheel
is slipping. Engage the differential lock at slow
ground speeds only.
Steering Tilt Adjust (Select Models)
Use the tilt knob located on the bellows to release the
pivot mechanism and pivot the wheel to the desired
position. Release the tilt knob to lock in position.
12V
Not for
Reproduction