Starting The Engine; Stopping The Mower; Safety Interlock & Mower Deck Positioning Instructions - Briggs & Stratton SnapperPRO S800X Series Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

WARNING
Read the Operator's Manual before
attempting to operate the machine.
• If you do not understand how a specific control
functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the FEATURES
and CONTROLS section, do so now.
• Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without first
becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL
controls.
1. While sitting in the operator's seat, engage the parking
brake by pulling the parking brake lever up, make sure
that the PTO switch is disengaged (pressed fully down)
and the ground speed control levers are locked in the
NEUTRAL position.
2. Set the engine throttle control to the middle position.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the
RUN/HEAT position. Hold the key to turn the glow plug
indicator light on and activate the glow plugs.
4. Wait until the glow plug indicator light turns off, then
turn the key to START. If the engine does not start
immediately, move the throttle control to FULL.
NOTE: Do not crank the engine continuously for more than
30 seconds. Allow the starter motor to cool for two minutes
before cranking the engine again.
5. After the engine starts, move the engine throttle control
to SLOW. Warm up the engine by running it for at least
a minute.
6. Move the throttle to FULL before engaging the PTO
switch or driving the machine.
In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by
simply turning the ignition switch to OFF. Use this method
only in emergency situations. For normal engine shut down
follow the procedure given in Stopping the Mower.

Stopping the Mower

1. Returning the ground speed control levers to the middle
position will stop rider movement. Pivot the levers
outward and lock them in NEUTRAL.
2. Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch.
3. Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle up until it
locks into position.
4. Move the throttle control to mid-throttle position and
allow the engine to cool down for a short while.
5. Turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.
Safety Interlock and Mower Deck Positioning
Instructions
This unit is equipped with an safety interlock system to
help keep the operator safe while running the unit. Please
read and understand the SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM and
FEATURES AND CONTROLS sections before attempting to
drive or operate the mower. In order for the unit to operate
properly, the controls must be in the correct positions and
used in the correct sequence.
Driving the Mower:
The mower deck MUST either be positioned in the Operating
position or the Service position BEFORE you move the
ground speed control levers out of the NEUTRAL position.
If not, the safety interlock system will cause the engine to
shut off. The safety interlock system will prevent you from
driving the mower UNTIL the mower deck is positioned in
either the Operating or Service position.
Operating the Mower:
The mower deck MUST be positioned in the Operating
position BEFORE engaging the PTO clutch. If not, the PTO
will NOT engage and remain off UNTIL the mower deck is
properly positioned in the operating position, the PTO switch
is DISENGAGED and then RE-ENGAGED.
If you raise the mower deck from the operating position with
the PTO clutch ENGAGED the PTO will shut off and remain
off UNTIL the mower deck is properly positioned in the
operating position, the PTO switch is DISENGAGED and then
RE-ENGAGED.
Operation
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