Snapper SPX Series Operator's Manual page 13

C. Release the brake pedal.
3. Disengage the PTO.
4. Start the engine. See Start the Engine.
5. Disengage the parking brake:
A. Fully push DOWN on the brake pedal.
B. Push IN the parking brake control.
C. Release the brake pedal.
6. Push DOWN on the speed control pedal to move forward.
Release the pedal to STOP.
Note: The further down the pedal is pushed the faster the
tractor will move.
7. Stop the tractor:
A. Release the speed control pedals.
B. Set the parking brake.
C. STOP the engine. See Stop the Engine.
Cruise Control
1. Push DOWN on the ground speed pedal (O, Figure 3).
See Features and Controls.
2. When you reach the desired speed, pull UP on the cruise
control. The cruise control will lock in one of its five
locking positions.
3. Push DOWN on the brake pedal (U, Figure 3) or
on the ground speed pedal to disengage the cruise
control. See Features and Controls.
Mowing
DANGER
This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet, and
throwing objects. Failure to obey the safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
• Only operate the machine in daylight hours or good
artificial light.
• Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
hazards.
Uneven terrain can overturn the machine or cause
operator to lose their balance or footing.
• Do not direct discharge material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction as
material may ricochet back toward the operator.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel surface.
• Do not leave a running machine unattended. Always
park on level ground, disengage the attachment, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove starter insert or
key.
1. Engage the parking brake control (I, Figure 3).
2. Make sure the PTO switch (E) is disengaged.
3. Start the engine. See Start the Engine.
4. Set the throttle control (J) to the FAST position.
5. Engage the PTO to activate the mower blades.
6. Use the Height-of-Cut Electric Switch (R) to set the
cutting height to the desired level. See Adjusting the
Mower Cutting Height.
7. Disengage the parking brake control, then begin to mow.
8. Disengage the PTO.
9. STOP the engine. See Stop the Engine.
WARNING
The engine will STOP if the reverse ground speed pedal is
depressed while the PTO is ON and the RMO has not been
activated. Always disengage the PTO OFF before tractor
operation. Sudden loss of drive could create a hazard.
Adjust the Mower Cutting Height
The mower lift lever (Q, Figure 3) lowers the deck to cutting
position or raises the deck to the transport position.
1. Lower the deck:
A. Slightly pull back on the mower lift lever.
B. Push the mower lift lever to the left.
C. Push DOWN on the mower lift lever.
2. Raise the deck:
A. Pull UP on the mower lift lever.
B. Lock in the notch to the right.
Note: DO NOT cut when the deck is raised to transport
position.
Note: The height-of-cut switch (R, Figure 3) controls the
mower cutting height. It adjusts the cutting height between 1.5
- 3.5 in. (2.5 - 8.89 cm). See Specifications.
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