Starting & Stopping Engine - Snapper LT180H42IBV, LT200H42IBV2, LT200H48IBV2 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 STARTING & OPERATION
2.3.1. STARTING ENGINE
1. Take a comfortable position in seat of machine,
look around to make sure that the area you are going
to mow is clear of people, children and pets. Take note
of any stationary obstacles!
NOTE: The interlock system will prevent the engine from
starting if the blade switch is in the "ON" (up) position or if
the clutch/brake pedal is not fully depressed. If the interlock
system ever fails to work, DO NOT OPERATE the tractor
until the interlock has been repaired.
2. Push blade switch down to the "OFF" position.
See Figure 2.4.
PUSH BLADE SWITCH "DOWN" TO
START MACHINE
BLADE
SWITCH
3. Depress the clutch/brake pedal fully. See Figure 2.5.
4. Move speed control lever to neutral.
NOTE: The seat interlock will shut off the engine if the
operator gets off the seat without setting the parking
brake or if the blades are running. If the interlock ever
fails to work, DO NOT OPERATE the tractor until the
interlock has been repaired.
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
DOWN
OFF
FIGURE 2.4
PARK
BRAKE
LEVER
PUSH PEDAL ALL THE
WAY DOWN TO START
ENGINE
FIGURE 2.5
5. Choke engine for cold starting by moving engine
speed control to "CHOKE" position. NOTE: Some
models are equipped with a separate choke control,
located on the dash of the tractor. Pull the control
"OUT" to choke position to start a cold engine. Little
or no choking will be needed when restarting a
warm engine. Insert key in switch. Turn key to
"START" position to crank engine and hold until
engine starts, then release key to "RUN" position.
See Figure 2.6.
NOTE: DO NOT crank engine for more than five
seconds at a time. This will help prevent the starter from
overheating and/or running down the battery. If cranking
time is more than five seconds, locate and correct cause
of starting problem.
6. After engine starts, release key, move the engine
speed control to "FAST" position and allow engine to
warm up before proceeding. See Figure 2.6.
FAST
SLOW
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. Stop
engine. Stop blades. Set parking brake. Remove key.
8
CHOKE
LIGHT
POSITION
SWITCH
KEY
FIGURE 2.6