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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2.2. 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.
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP Blades.
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets
and hazards before and while backing.
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.
FIGURE 2.8
WARNING
DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running.
STOP engine. STOP blades. Engage parking 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 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.
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. Refer Figure. 2.7.
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