Mowing And Turning On Hillsides; Handle Height Adjustment - Snapper SPLH152KW, SPLH172KW, SPA361, SPA481, SPA521, SPA611 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.6 MOWER OPERATION
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5. While holding both Traction Levers in the neutral
position, release the Neutral Latch by squeezing both
Traction Levers slightly rearward.
6. Simultaneously (and slowly), release both Traction
Levers. Machine will begin to move forward.
7. Adjust Speed Control Lever to a comfortable travel
speed.
8. Proceed to go forward while allowing machine to
travel in a straight line. If the machine has a tendency
to track towards the LEFT or RIGHT, it can be
brought back to a straight path by moving Speed
Control Lever in the desired direction of travel. See
Figure 3.4.
9. Squeeze the appropriate Traction Lever to turn the
machine either LEFT or RIGHT.
10. If either Traction Lever is squeezed tightly against
the handlebar, it will cause the corresponding wheel
to reverse direction and "zero-turn" the machine. BE
CAREFUL!
WARNING
DO NOT use Rider Attachment (Sulky) on slopes!
DO NOT park machine on slopes.

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. See Figure 3.6.
2. Hillside mowing is accomplished by squeezing
Traction Lever on the UPHILL SIDE of machine. This
helps prevent side slipping of mower.
3. When turning mower on hillsides, always turn toward
the UPHILL SIDE of mower for better control and
balance.
SQUEEZE TRACTION LEVER ON
UP-HILL SIDE OF MOWER
* ALWAYS START AT BOTTOM OF HILL!
* ALWAYS MOW ACROSS HILL - NEVER
UP & DOWN.
FIGURE 3.6
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ALWAYS TURN
MOWER TOWARD
HILL

3.8 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

For operator comfort the height of the handlebars are
adjustable to five different positions. The handle height
adjustment procedure is sensitive and the following
procedures and WARNINGS must be followed very
carefully.
WARNING
Several steps of the handle bar height adjustment
procedure require that the engine be started.
Exercise extreme
adjustments while the engine is running to avoid
HOT engine components, rotating components, run
over or entrapment types of injuries.
IMPORTANT: To complete this procedure, a steel rod
5/16" diameter and 20" long will be required. DO NOT
begin this procedure without it.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop
blades. Latch Traction Levers in neutral. Move
Speed Control lever to SLOW. Remove key.
Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs and
secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine and
components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all
parts to cool before working on machine.
STEP 1: Move machine to smooth level place. Raise
rear of machine just high enough for drive wheels to
clear the floor and be able to rotate freely. Block
machine securely to prevent it from falling.
STEP 2: Place both Traction Levers in the Neutral
position and engage Neutral Latch. See Figure 3.7.
TRACTION
CONTROL
ARMS
JAM NUT
SWIVEL
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CAUTION when
NEUTRAL
SELF LOCK
LATCH
COTTER PIN
SWIVEL
TRACTION CONTROL
RODS
FIGURE 3.7
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