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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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. MOWER BLADE
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. See Figure 2.7.
FIGURE 2.7
3. Release the parking brake. See Figure 2.7.
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.
2.3 STOPPING
2.3.1. ENGINE
1. Stop engine by turning key to the “OFF” position.
See Figure 2.8.
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP
engine. STOP blades. Engage park brake. Remove
key. DO NOT park machine on slopes.
2.3.2. WHEEL DRIVE
1. Stop motion of riding mower by moving joystick
to neutral (N) position. See to Figure 2.8.
2.3.3. MOWER BLADE
1. Push the blade switch in to “OFF” position to
disengage or stop the mower blades. See Figure 2.7.
FIGURE 2.8
WARNING
Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after
blades have been turned off. DO NOT operate
machine until blade brake has been repaired and
functioning properly. Contact your SNAPPER dealer
for assistance.
2.3.4. PARKING BRAKE
1. Manually position joystick in the neutral position.
2. Engage parking brake by pushing button at the top
of lever and then pulling the parking brake lever slowly
back to the “ON” position.
3. Release parking brake by pushing button at the
top of lever and moving brake lever forward to the
“OFF” position. See Figure. 2.7.
WARNING
DO NOT park machine on slopes.
DISENGAGE
PARKING
BRAKE
PULL BLADE SWITCH
OUT TO THE “ON”
POSITION
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL IN THE
“FAST” POSITION
TURN KEY TO
“OFF” OR STOP
POSITION
DECAL VIEWED FROM
OPERATOR’S POSITION