Starting & Stopping Engine, Propelling Mower - Snapper YZ18426BVE, YZ20486BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: This SCRAMBLER is equipped with
hydrostatic drive. The
steering movement of the machine is controlled by a
joystick lever. Joystick
performed only from the operator's position in the
seat. A small movement of the joystick can cause
the machine to move instantly. Move joystick very
carefully and slowly.
1. Always move the joystick to the center position to
"STOP" machine. IMPORTANT: To stop machine
always return the joystick with hand assistance to
the neutral position. Always engage parking brake
when leaving operator's seat.
2. Move the joystick forward to propel the machine
forward.
3. Move the joystick rearward to propel the machine
backward.
4. Move the joystick to the right to rotate the front of
the machine in circular motion to the right, as in
turning around to go in a different direction.
5. Move the joystick to the left to rotate the front of
the machine in circular motion to the left, as in
turning around to go in a different direction.
WARNING
'Zero-turning' the machine at any speed can result in
operator disorientation, or in operator being thrown
from the machine. Exercise extreme caution when
executing a zero-turn.
2.2 STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START)
IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to
"START", the engine will not turn over and will not
start unless the Parking Brake is engaged and the
Blade Switch is in the "Off" position. The operator
should be in the seat. Start engine as follows:
1. Move joystick lever to (N) Neutral position. See
Figure 2.5.
2. Make certain the blade switch is in the "Off"
position. See Figure 2.6.
3. Make certain the parking brake is engaged. See
Figure 2.5.
4. Open vent
counterclockwise. Open fuel valve located in fuel
line. IMPORTANT: Failure to open vent and fuel
valve will cause engine to stall or not to start.
5. On 42" models, move engine speed control
forward past the "Fast" (Rabbit) position to "Choke".
See Figure 2.6.
6. On 48" models, move engine speed control
forward to the "Fast" (Rabbit) position and apply
separate choke. See Figure 2.6.
7. Turn key to the "START" position until engine
starts. See Figure 2.5. NOTE: If after 5 seconds of
cranking the engine and it does not start, release the
key. Attempt starting again after waiting for
approximately 20 seconds.
forward, rearward
operations should
on fuel cap by
8. After engine starts, turn off choke. Move engine
and speed control back to the desired speed position.
Allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.
be
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP
engine. STOP blades. Engage park brake. Remove
key. DO NOT park machine on slopes.
START
POSITION
RUN
POSITION
STOP
POSITION
PARKING BRAKE
ENGAGED
turning
8
WARNING
JOYSTICK IN NEUTRAL
POSITION
FIGURE 2.5
MOVE ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL FORWARD
PAST FAST (RABBIT)
DETENT TO "CHOKE" *
FIGURE 2.6
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TURN KEY
TO START
POSITION
* 48" MODELS ARE
EQUIPPED WITH
SEPARATE CHOKE
CONTROL BEHIND
THROTTLE. PULL
CHOKE CONTROL UP
TO APPLY, PUSH
DOWN TO TURN OFF.