Mowing - Snapper 0 Series Safety Instructions And Operator's Manual

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Row to Transportthe Unit
To transport the unit, follow the steps below.
1. Disengagethe blades.
2. Raise the deck lift lever to the highest position.
3. Move the throttle control to the FASTposition.
4. Slowly push the speed control pedal forward to the
desired speed.
Mowing
How to Operate the Mower Deck
,_ WARNING:The deflector is a safety device. Do not remove the deflector. The deflector forces the
dischargedmaterial toward the ground.Always
keep the deflector in the down position. If the
deflector is damaged, replace the deflector with an
original equipmentpart from an authorizedservice
center.
1. Start the engine.
2. Releasethe parking brake.
3. Move the deck lift lever to a height of cut position. In
high or thick grass, cut the grass in the highest
position first and then lower the mower deck to a lower
position.
CAUTION:Do not operate with the mower deck in the
LEVELADJUSTMENTposition. If you operate in the LEVEL
ADJUSTMENTposition,the mower deck and blades can be
damaged.
4. Move the throttle control to the SLOW position.
5. Engagethe blades.
6. Move the throttle control to the FASTposition.
7. Slowly push the speed control pedal to the desired
speed.
NOTE:When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a
grass bagger, use a slow forward speed.
8. Make sure the level of cut set at the factory is still
correct. After you mow a short distance, look at the
area that was cut. If the mower deck does not cut level,
see the instructions on "How To LevelThe Mower
Deck" in the Maintenance section.
WARNING: Forbetter controlof the unit, always
select a safe speed.
Reverse Mowing Option(RMO)
WARNING:Mowing in reverse can be hazardousto
bystanders. Tragic accidentscan occurif the
operatoris not alert to the presenceof children.
Never activate RIVIO if children are present.
Childrenare often attracted to the unit and the
mowingactivity.
1. Engagethe blades.
2. Insert the supplied key into the RMO switch, located to
the right of the steering wheel bellows (Figure 16).
3. Turn the key. The L.E.D. light will illuminate, indicating
thet the RMO feature has been activated. The mower
deck can now be operated while the unit is traveling in
reverse.
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The reverse mowing option is deactivated when the
blades are disengaged, and must be reactivated each
time the blades are engaged, if desired.
Remove the key to restrict access to the RMO feature.
WARNING:The engine will shut off if the speed
controlpedal is moved into reverse while the
bladesare engagedand the RMO is not activated.
Figure 16: ReverseMowing Option (RMO)
A - Key
B - RMO switch
C- L.E.D. light
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