Safety Interlock System Checks - Snapper LT180H42IBV, LT200H42IBV2, LT200H48IBV2 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
6. Air Filter – Single Cylinder Engine
Refer to engine
instructions.
a. Change air filter. Pull up and rotate the air
cleaner latch to remove cleaner cover. See Figure
3.5.
IMPORTANT: When cover is removed, you are
viewing the carburetor side of the air filter, which will
appear clean. Remove filter and pre-cleaner for
inspection.
AIR CLEANER
LATCH
FIGURE 3.5
b. Refer to engine owner's manual for cleaning
and service instructions. Remove and clean
engine air pre-cleaner. Remove and replace
engine air cleaner. See Figure 3.6. Install pre-
cleaner and air cleaner per engine owner's
manual.
AIR PRE-
CLEANER
AIR CLEANER
FIGURE 3.6
owner's manual for
AIR CLEANER
COVER
c. Reinstall air cleaner cover. Insert tabs
service
located at the bottom of the cover into
corresponding slots in engine cover. Position
cover and engage latch over cover and rotate
and push down to lock.
3.3.2.

SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS

This machine is equipped with an electrical safety
interlock system that is provided for the safety of the
operator and others. All safety devices must be in place
and functioning properly before operating the machine.
Perform the following interlock system checks
periodically during the operating season. Contact your
authorized Snapper dealer if you have questions.
DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock or
safety device is not in place and functioning
properly. DO NOT attempt to defeat, modify or
remove any safety device.
ENGINE MUST NOT START IF:
1) Clutch/Brake Pedal not fully depressed OR,
2) Blade Switch in the "ON" blades engaged
position.
ENGINE SHOULD START IF:
1) Blade Switch in the "OFF" blades disengaged
position AND,
2) Clutch/Brake Pedal fully depressed.
ENGINE MUST BEGIN TO STOP IF:
1) Operator rises off of seat with Blade Switch in
"ON" blades engaged position OR,
2) Operator rises off of seat with Clutch/Brake
Pedal not fully depressed.
IMPORTANT: Engine will continue to run if Operator
becomes seated prior to engine coming to a
complete stop. To restart the blades, first move the
Blade Switch to the "OFF" position and then back to
the "ON" position. After coming to a complete stop,
the blade switch must be moved to the "OFF"
position and the Clutch/Brake Pedal fully depressed
before engine can be restarted. Engine and blades
must come to a complete stop within 5 seconds after
the operator rises off the seat or the blade switch is
moved to the "OFF" position.
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