Starting & Stopping Mower Blades; Parking Brake - Snapper NZM19481KWV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.2.1. STARTING ENGINE
NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine
does not start, release the key. Attempt starting
again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds.
7. After engine starts, move the choke control to
the "OFF" or no choke position.
warm-up until engine runs smooth.
3.2.2. STOPPING ENGINE
1. Stop engine by turning key to "STOP" position.
Move engine speed to the Turtle "SLOW" position
and turn key to "STOP". See Figure 3.6.
SHOWN FROM OPERATOR'S VIEW POINT
FIGURE 3.6
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP blades.
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets,
and hazards before and while backing.
3.2.3. STARTING MOWER BLADES
1. Start engine and set engine speed control to
the Rabbit "FAST" position. See Figure 3.5.
2. Pull the Blade Switch up to the "ON" position to
engage or turn
See Figure 3.2.
3.2.4. STOPPING MOWER BLADES
1. Push Blade Switch down to "OFF" position to
disengage or turn "OFF" the blades.
2. Move engine speed control to the Turtle
"SLOW" position. Turn key to "STOP" position.
WARNING
Once blades are disengaged, they should come to a
complete stop in 7 seconds. If the blades continue
to rotate after 7 seconds, the electric clutch should
be checked. Adjustment or replacement of electric
clutch may be necessary. Return the machine to an
authorized Snapper dealer for replacement. DO
NOT CONTINUE to operate mower if blades fail to
stop in 7 seconds.
Allow a brief
KEYSWITCH
"ON" the mower blades.

3.2.5. PARKING BRAKE

1. Engage parking brake by pulling the parking
brake lever back to the engaged position. See
Figure 3.7.
NOTE: Engaging parking brake prior to placing
motion control levers in the neutral lock position
will cause engine to die. See Figure. 3.7.
2 Release parking brake by pushing parking
brake lever forward to the released position. See
Figure 3.8.
LEVER SHOWN IN
THE NEUTRAL
LOCK POSITION
DO NOT park the machine on slopes. DO NOT leave
machine with engine running. Stop engine. Stop
blades. Engage parking brake. Remove key.
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PARKING BRAKE
LEVER IN ENGAGED
"ON" POSITION
MOTION
CONTROL
LEVER
FIGURE 3.7
PARKING BRAKE
LEVER IN RELEASED
"OFF" POSITION
FIGURE 3.8
WARNING