Snapper NZM21520KWV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 5

Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3,2,1, STARTING ENGINE
NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine
does not start, release the key. Attempt starting
again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds.
7. After engine starts, move the choke control to
the "OFF" or no choke position. Allow a brief
warm-up until engine runs smooth.
3,2,2, STOPPING ENGINE
1. Stop engine by turning key to "STOP" position.
Move engine speed to the Turtle "SLOW" position
and turn key to "STOP". See Figure 3.6.
SHOWN FROM OPERATOR'S VIEW POINT
FIGURE 3.6
j , WARNING
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DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP blades. I
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets,
and hazards before and while backing. I
3.2,3, STARTING MOWER BLADES
1. Start engine and set engine speed control to the
Rabbit "FAST" position. See Figure 3.5.
2. Pull the Blade Switch up to the "ON" position to
engage or turn "ON" the mower blades.
See Figure 3.2.
3.2,4, STOPPING MOWER BLADES
1. Push Blade Switch down to "OFF" position to
disengage or turn "OFF" the blades.
2. Move engine speed control to the Turtle
"SLOW" position. Turn key to "STOP" position.
WARNING
Once blades are disengaged, they should come to a
complete stop in 7 seconds. If the blades continue
to rotate after 7 seconds, the electric clutch should
be checked. Adjustment or replacement of electric
clutch may be necessary. Return the machine to an
authorized Snapper dealer for replacement. DO NOT
CONTINUE to operate mower if blades fail to stop in
7 seconds.
3,2,5. PARKING BRAKE
1, Engage parking brake by pulling the parking
brake lever back to the engaged position. See
Figure 3.7.
NOTE: Engaging parking brake prior to placing
motion control levers in the neutral lock position
will cause engine to die. See Figure. 3.7.
3, Release parking brake by pushing parking
brake lever forward to the released position. See
Figure 3.8.
PARKING BRAKE
LEVER IN ENGAGED
"ON" POSITION
LEVER SHOWN IN
THE NEUTRAL
LOCK POSITION
FIGURE 3.7
FIGURE 3.8
PARKING BRAKE
LEVERIN RELEASED
"OFF'POSITION
WARNING
DO NOT park the machine on slopes. DO NOT
machine with engine running. Stop engine.
stop I
blades. Engage parking brake. Remove key. |
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