Snapper LT145H38FBV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 52

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 STARTING & OPERATION (continued)
2.3.2. STARTING WHEEL DRIVE
1. Shift speed control lever to neutral.
2. Start engine. Refer to Section "STARTING
ENGINE".
3. Release clutch/brake pedal.
4. Slowly shift speed control lever forward for
forward motion or to the rear for reverse motion. See
Figure 2.7.
--REVERSE
2.4 STOPPING ENGINE, BLADE, WHEEL DRIVE
2.4.1 STOPPING ENGINE
1. Stop engine by turning key to the "OFF" position.
See Figure 2.9.
I
FORWARD
SPEEDS
FIGURE 2.9
2.4.2. STOPPING WHEEL DRIVE
1. Fully depress clutch/brake pedal to stop wheel
drive. See Figure 2.10.
2.3.3 STARTING MOWER BLADE
1. Start engine. Refer to Section "STARTING
ENGINE".
2. Raise blade engagement lever to "ON". See
Figure 2.8.
PULL BLADE
ENGAGEMENTLEVER UP
TO"ON'TO START
MOWER BLADE{S)
ON
::'" BLADE
LEVER
FULLY DEPRESS
)
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL TO
STOP WHEEL MOTION
FIGURE 2.10
FIGURE 2.8
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES.
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets
and hazards before and while backing.