Startingthe Engine; Stoppingthe Rider And Engine; Pushing The Rider By Hand - Snapper 355Z Series Operator's Manual

, WARNING
If you do not understandhow a specificcontrol
functions,or have not yet thoroughlyread the
FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now.
Do NOT attemptto operate the tractorwithout first
becomingfamiliar with the locationand function of ALL
controls.
Startingthe Engine
1. While sitting in the operator's seat, engage the parking
brake and make sure the PTOswitch is disengagedand
the ground speed/ steering control levers are locked in
the NEUTRALposition.
2. NOTE:A warm engine may not re#uire choking.
Setthe engine throttle control to FASTthrottle position.
Then fully close the choke by pulling the knob OUT fully.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to
START.
4. After the engine starts, gradually open the choke (push
knob down fully). Reduceto half throttle speed and
allow the engine to warm up.
Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute before
engaging the PTOswitch or driving the rider,
5. After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the unit at
FULLTHROTTLE when mowing.
In the event of an emergency the engine canbe stopped by
simply tl/rningthe ignitionswitch to STOP. Use this
method only in emergency situations, For normal engine
shut down foflow the procedure given in STOPPINGTHE
RIDER.
Stoppingthe Rider and Engine
1. Returning the ground speed / steering control levers to
the middle position will stop tractor movement. Pivot
the levers outward and lock them in NEUTRAL.
2. Disengagethe PTOby pushing down on the PTOswitch.
3. Engagethe parking brake by pulling the handle up until it
locks into position.
4. Move the throttle control to mid-throttle position and
turn the ignition key to OFF. Removethe key.
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DO NOT TOW RIDER
Towing the unit will cause transmission
damage. Do not use another vehicle to push or
pull this unit.
Pushing the Rider by Hand
1. Disengagethe PTO,engage the parking brake, turn the
ignition OFF, a nd remove the key.
2. Locate the transmission releaselevers (A, Figure 10) by
the rear wheels of the unit.
3. Pull both levers back and out so that they lock in the
disengaged(free-wheel) position (C).
4. Disengagethe parking brake.
The tractor can now be pushed by hand.
5. After moving the tractor, re-engagethe transmissions by
pulling the transmission releaselevers rearward and
inward to releasethem from the disengagedposition and
then allow them to move to the engaged (drive) position
(B).
Figure 10. TransmissionReleaseLevers
A, TransmissionReleaseLevers
B. Engaged Position (Drive Position)
C. Disengaged Position (Free-wheelPosition)
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