Starting & Stopping Engine.7 - Snapper LT120G30DB Safety Instructions And Operator's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING & STOPPING ENGINE
STARTING ENGINE
Take a comfortable position in seat of riding mower, look
around to make sure that the area you are going to mow
is clear of people, children and pets. Take note of any
stationary obstacles!
NOTE:
The interlock system will prevent the engine from starting
if the blade engagement lever is in the "ON" (up) position.
If the interlock system ever fails to work, DO NOT OPER¬
ATE the tractor until the interlock has been repaired.
Push blade engagement lever down to the "OFF" position.
See Figure 6.
Depress the clutch/brake pedal fully. See Figure 7.
NOTE:
The seat interlock will shut off the engine if the operator
gets off the seat without setting the parking brake lever or
if the blade is running. If the interlock everfails to work, DO
NOT OPERATE the tractor until the interlock has been
repaired.
Choke engine for cold starting by moving engine speed
control to "CHOKE" position. Little or no choking will be
needed when restarting a warm engine. See Figure 8.
Insert key in switch.
Turn key to "START" position to crank engine and hold
until engine starts, then release key.
NOTE:
DO NOT crank engine for more than five seconds at a
time. This will help prevent the starter from overheating
anchor running down the battery. If cranking time is more
than five seconds, locate and correct cause of starting
problem.
After engine starts, release key, move the engine speed
control to the "FAST" position and allow engine to warm up
before proceeding. See Figure 8.
STOPPING ENGINE
Turn key to "STOP". See Figure 8.
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
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