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

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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STARTING ENGINE
Take a comfortablepositionin seat of ridingmower,look
aroundto make sure that the area you are goingto mow
is clear of people, children and pets. Take note of any
stationaryobstacles!
NOTE:
The interlocksystemwillpreventthe engine from starting
ifthe blade engagement lever is in the "ON" (up)position.
If the interlocksystem everfails to work, DO NOT OPER-
ATE the tractoruntil the interlockhas been repaired.
Pushblade engagement leverdowntothe "OFF"position.
See Figure6.
ENGAGEMENT
LEVER
PUSH BLADE ENGAGEMENT
TO START ENGINE
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FIGURE 6
Depress the clutch/brakepedal fully. See Figure7.
NOTE:
The seat interlockwill shut off the engine ifthe operator
gets offthe seat withoutsetting the parkingbrake leveror
ifthe bladeis running.If the interlockeverfailstowork,DO
NOT OPERATE the tractoruntil the interlockhas been
repaired.
Choke engine for cold starting by moving engine speed DOWN
controlto "CHOKE" position. Littleor no chokingwill be '_',X _
needed when restarting a warm engine. See Figure 8.
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Insert key in switch.
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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 secondsat a
time. This will help prevent the starter from overheating
an_or runningdownthe battery. Ifcrankingtime is more
than five seconds, locate and correct cause of starting
problem.
After engine starts, release key, move the engine speed
controlto the "FAST" positionand allow enginetowarmup
before proceeding.See Figure8.
STOPPING ENGINE
Turn key to "STOP". See Figure8.
FIGURE 7
CHOKE
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FIGURE 8