Traction Speed Control; Reverse Speed; Mower Operation - Snapper SPLH152KW, SPLH172KW, SPA361, SPA481, SPA521, SPA611 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
The SNAPPER Pro Hydro Mowers have a Transport
Speed, which allows the machine to travel forward at a
speed of 6 MPH - it is NOT to be used while walking!
Use the Transport Speed ONLY when the machine is
equipped with a Riding Sulky! DO NOT make sharp
turns at high speed! The machine has "zero-turn"
capability; DO NOT use "zero-turn" at high speed.
During initial training time with machine, it is advised
that the Operator(s) practice with the Speed Control
Lever in the slowest travel speed position and Blade
Engagement Switch in the OFF position

3.5 TRACTION SPEED CONTROL

3.5.1. FORWARD SPEED
1. Hold Operator's Presence Control (OPC) against
handlebar.
2. Move Speed Control Lever forward slightly, selecting
a slow travel speed.
3. While holding both Traction Levers in the neutral
position, release Neutral Latch Lever by squeezing
both Traction Levers slightly rearward.
4. Simultaneously (and slowly), release both Traction
Levers. Machine will begin to move forward.
5. Adjust Speed Control Lever to a comfortable travel
speed. See Figure 3.4.
6. Proceed to go forward while allowing the machine to
travel in a straight line. If the machine tracks towards
the LEFT or RIGHT, it can be brought back to a
straight path by moving the Speed Control Lever in
the desired direction of travel. See Figure 3.4.
7. Squeeze the appropriate Traction Lever to turn the
machine either LEFT or RIGHT. If either Traction
Lever is squeezed tightly against the handlebar, it will
cause the machine to quickly spin around or zero turn
to that side - BE CAREFUL!
FIGURE 3.4
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP blades.
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets
and hazards before and while backing.
MOVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER TO
THE LEFT OR RIGHT TO ADJUST
MOWER FOR STRAIGHT TRAVEL
WARNING
The tighter the Traction Levers are squeezed back
towards the handlebar, the faster the machine will
move in reverse. Use extreme CAUTION when
reversing machine!

3.5..2. REVERSE SPEED

1. Hold Operator's Presence Control (OPC) against
handlebar.
2. Move Blade Control Switch to OFF position.
3. To reverse direction of the machine, stop machine
travel by squeezing both Traction Controls back to the
Neutral position and move the Neutral Latch to engage
and hold both Traction Levers in Neutral.
4. To start machine movement, simultaneously squeeze
both Traction Levers SLOWLY back towards the
handlebar, allowing
movement. See Figure 3.5.
5. To STOP reverse movement of machine, return both
Traction Levers to Neutral and engage the Neutral
Latch.
SLOWLY SQUEEZE BOTH TRACTION LEVERS BACK
TOWARDS THE HANDLEBAR AT THE SAME TIME TO
START REVERSE MOVEMENT
WARNING
Start mowing with a slow ground speed.

3.6 MOWER OPERATION

1. Hold Operator's Presence Control (OPC) against
handlebar.
2. Move Engine Speed Control to the FAST (Rabbit)
position. See Figure 3.3.
3. Move Blade Control Switch to ON position.
4. Move Speed Control Lever forward, selecting a slow
travel speed.
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machine to start
NEUTRAL
LATCH
FIGURE 3.5
reverse