Starting Engine; Machine Movement - Snapper SGV13321KW Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.3 STARTING ENGINE -

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5. Move Engine Speed Control fully up to CHOKE
position. See Figure 3.13.
FIGURE 3.13
6. Turn Key Switch to RUN position. See Figure
3.14.
FIGURE 3.14
7. Pull Recoil Starter Handle and Engine should start.
See Figure 3.15. (NOTE: Several pulls may be
necessary to start engine.)
IMPORTANT: DO NOT jerk the engine recoil starter
handle or allow it to snap back.
FIGURE 3.15
8. After engine starts, move Engine Speed Control
back to FAST (rabbit) position.
NOTE: Engine will not start unless transmission is in
NEUTRAL position and Blade Clutch Switch is in OFF
position.
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. Stop
engine. Stop blades. Lock traction levers. Remove
key. DO NOT park machine on slopes.

3.4 MACHINE MOVEMENT

3.4.1. FORWARD MOTION.
1. With
Operator's Presence Control (OPC) against handle.
See Figure 3.16.
ENGINE
"RUN"
2. Move Transmission Shift Lever in No. 1 position
(first gear). See Figure 3.17.
3. Squeeze both Traction Levers firmly against handle
grips. Traction Locks are spring-loaded and will
snap back to the "Unlocked" position. Using
caution,
pressure on both Traction Levers. The machine
will begin to move forward.
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WARNING
both traction levers
FIGURE 3.16
(Right hand shown;
left hand identical)
FIGURE 3.17
slowly and simultaneously
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locked, depress
release