Traction Lock Operation; Turning Mower; Mowing And Turning On Hillsides - Snapper SPE361 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper
operation before operating machine. Refer to
Section "ADJUSTMENTS,
BRAKES".

3.6 TRACTION LOCK OPERATION -

1. To "Lock" the Traction Levers, simultaneously
squeeze both Traction Levers toward the handle.
2. Using right thumb, push Traction Lock forward to
the "Locked" position and hold. Make sure that the
Traction Lock has fully engaged both Traction
Levers. See Figure 3.2 and 3.8.
3. Carefully and slowly release both Traction Levers.
Remove thumb from Traction Lock.
4. To "Unlock" the Traction Levers, simultaneously
squeeze both Traction Levers toward the handle.
The Traction Lock will move to the "Unlocked"
position.
RIGHT THUMB PUSHING
TRACTION LOCK LEVER
FORWARD TO LOCK
FIGURE 3.8
WARNING
Machine should always be in forward motion before
attempting a turn. DO NOT attempt a turn from a
stopped position.

3.7 TURNING MOWER

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.
1. With machine in Forward motion gradually squeeze
the right hand traction lever. The machine will turn to
the right.
STEERING AND
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2. With machine in Forward motion gradually squeeze
the left hand traction lever. The machine will turn to the
left.
TRACTION LEVER POSITION
DRIVE POSITION
FIGURE 3.9
3.8 MOWING AND TURNING ON
HILLSIDES
1. Always mow hillsides starting at bottom of hill. Mow
across slopes, never up and down.
caution when changing directions on slopes. DO
NOT mow steep slopes!
WARNING
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
control and balance.
LEFT HAND BRAKING,
WITH RIGHT HAND
RELEASED TURNS UNIT
TO THE LEFT
BRAKE POSITION
Exercise
of mower for better