Traction Lock Operation; Turning Mower; Mowing And Turning On Hillsides - Snapper PRO GEAR EXPRESS SPE1250KW Safety Instructions And Operator's Manual

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper
operation before operating machine. Refer to
Section "ADJUSTMENTS, STEERING AND
BRAKES".
3.6 TRACTION LOCK
OPERATION
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3.6.1 TO LOCK
1. Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers
toward the handte, to stop movement of machine.
2, Using index fingers pulI right and Ieft Traction Locks
rearward until both Traction Levers are locked in the
Traction Locked position.
3.6.2 TO UNLOCK
1. Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers firmly
against the handle. The right and ieft Traction Locks
will move to the "Unlocked" position. See Figure 3.9.
IMPORTANT! Always make sure that both right and
left Traction Locks are in the same position before
moving or releasing the Traction Levers.
TRACTION LEVER
(LEFT HAND)
TRACTION LOCK LEVER
TRACTION LEVER
(RIGHT HAND - RELEASED
POSITION SHOWN)
FIGURE 3.9
WARNING
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Machine should always be in forward motion before I
attempting a turn. DO NOT attempt a turn from a[
stopped position.
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3.7 TURNING MOWER
3.7.1. GRADUAL RIGHT & LEFT HAND TURN
IMPORTANT: Squeezing the right or left traction lever
applies the brake to the right or left wheel. The brake
turns the machine right or left.
RIGHT TURN:
1. With machine in motion gradually squeeze the right
hand Traction Lever. The machine will turn to the right.
LEFT TURN:
2, With machine in motion gradually squeeze the left
hand Traction Lever. The machine will turn to the left.
TRACTION LEVER POSITION
LEFT HAND
BRAKE POSITION
\
DRIVE POSITION
FIGURE 3.10
3.8 MOWING AND TURNING ON
HILLSIDES
1. Always mow hillsides starting at bottom of hill. Mow
across slopes, never up and down. Exercise
caution when changing directions on slopes. DO
NOT mow steep slopes!
IJ IL WARNING
AI
DO NOT mow on steep slopes. DO NOT use with I
any type rider attachment on slopes. DO NOT park [
machine on slopes. I
2, Hillside mowing is accomplished by squeezing
Traction Lever on the UPHILL SIDE of machine.
This helps reduce side slipping of mower.
3. When turning mower on hillsides, always turn
toward the UPHILL SIDE of mower for better
control and balance.
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