Section 3 – Operating Instructions; Cutting Blade Operation; Stopping Machine; Mowing And Turning On Hillsides - Snapper SGV13321KW Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.4 MACHINE MOVEMENT -
(Continued from previous page)
NOTE: Releasing the Operator's Presence Control
(OPC) while Transmission is in GEAR and/or Blades
are ON will ground the Ignition Circuit and cause the
Engine to STOP, allowing the Machine to travel only a
few feet before coming to a complete STOP.

3.5 CUTTING BLADE OPERATION

1. Start engine. Refer to Section "STARTING
ENGINE".
2. With both Traction Levers locked, depress
Operator's Presence Control (OPC) against
handle. See Figure 3.16.
3. Pull Blade Clutch Switch up to the ON position.
See Figure 3.20.
PULL SWITCH UP TO ENGAGE BLADES
PUSH SWITCH DOWN TO DISENGAGE BLADES
FIGURE 3.20
4. Move the Transmission Shift Lever from Neutral (N)
position into selected gear, and begin mowing
operation.
NOTE: Releasing the Operator's Presence Control
(OPC) while Transmission is in GEAR and/or Blades
are ON will ground the Ignition Circuit and cause the
Engine to STOP, allowing the Machine to travel only a
few feet before coming to a complete STOP.
WARNING
Start mowing with a slow ground speed and
gradually increase speed to determine the most
comfortable travel speed.
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. Stop blades.
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets
and hazards before and while backing. Engine
speed must be set to SLOW before operating in
reverse.
5. Push Blade Clutch Switch down to the OFF position
when finished mowing. See Figure 3.20. NOTE:
Turn off blades as soon as mowing operation is
complete.

3.6 STOPPING MACHINE

1. Lock both Traction Levers.
2. Push the Blade Clutch Switch down to the OFF
position.
3. Move the Transmission Shift Lever into the
NEUTRAL (N) position.
4. Move engine speed control to SLOW (Turtle)
position.
5. Stop engine. Turn key switch to "STOP" position.
Remove key.
3.7 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!
DO NOT mow on steep slopes. DO NOT use with
any type rider attachment on slopes. DO NOT park
machine on slopes.
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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