Brake Pedal Operation; Starting The Engine - Snapper Coronet RE 200 Series Operator's Manual

BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION

1. See Figure 2. Depressing the pedal from position A to
B disengages the transmission drive and also returns
the transmission control lever to neutral (from forward
speeds). Fully depressing the pedal to position B
applies the rider brake.
2. See Figure 2. Parking brake is applied at pedal posi-
tion B when parking brake control knob (C) is pulled
up with pedal fully depressed.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Seat yourself on the rider seat in the operating posi-
tion. Set the parking brake using the brake pedal (D,
Figure 3) and parking brake knob (B).
2. Disengage the PTO clutch.
3. Set the throttle to FULL.
4. Close the choke.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
5. Insert the ignition key and turn it to START.
6. After the engine starts, move the engine throttle con-
trol to SLOW. Warm up the engine by running it for at
least a minute.
7. Set throttle to FULL.
NOTE: In the event of an emergency the engine can be
stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP.
Use this method only in emergency situations. For nor-
mal engine shut down follow the procedure given in
"Stopping the Rider."
WARNING
Make certain the area
of operation, and
especially the
direction of travel is
clear of objects,
people and animals.
Always look DOWN
AND BEHIND before
backing!
C
+
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Figure 2. Brake Pedal
A. Brake Pedal (Disengaged)
B. Brake Pedal (Engaged)
C. Parking Brake Knob
A
Figure 3. Controls
A. Mower Lift Lever
B. Parking Brake Knob
C. Ground Speed Control Lever
D. Clutch/Brake Pedal
TM
E. Dial-A-Cut Control
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Operating the Rider
B
D
+
-
E
C