Snapper 281318BE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 10

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running.
STOP Blade. STOP engine. Shift to neutral and
engage park brake. Remove key.
2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE
2.4.1. ENGINE
1. Stop engine by turning key to the "OFF" position.
See Figure 2.13.
RUN
OFF START
KEY
FIGURE 2.13
2.4.2. WHEEL DRIVE
1. Stop motion of Rear Engine Rider by pushing
clutch/brake pedal all the way "DOWN" to apply
brake. See Figure 2.14.
WARNING
Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a
complete stop in 3 seconds or less.
continues to rotate after 3 seconds, the blade brake
must be adjusted. Refer to Section "BLADE BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT" for adjustment procedures or return
machine to an authorized SNAPPER dealer for
adjustment. DO NOT CONTINUE to operate machine
until blade brake is adjusted and functioning
properly.
2.4.3. MOWER BLADE
1. Stop mower blade by releasing blade pedals or
moving blade lever rearward to the "OFF" position.
See Figure 2.15.
TO APPLY
BRAKES, PUSH
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL ALL THE
WAY DOWN
If the blade
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FIGURE 2.14
BLADE LEVER IN "OFF"
POSITION
RELEASE BLADE
PEDALS
FIGURE 2.15