Snapper 421622BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 46

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine with the engine
Stop engine. Stop blade. Shift to neutral.
parking brake. Remove key.
A
running.
Engage
2.4
STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE
2.4.1. ENGINE
1. Stop engine by turning key to the "OFF" position.
See Figure 2.13.
TO APPLY
BRAKES, PUSH
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL ALL THE
WAY DOWN,
TURN TO
"OFF"
POSITION
PARK BJ_ _IP
EY
LATCH SHOWN
ENGAGED
FIGURE 2.13
2.4.2. WHEEL DRIVE
1. Stop motion of Rear Engine Rider by pushing
clutch/brake pedal all the way "DOWN" to apply
brake. See Figure 2.14.
FIGURE 2.14
WARNING
Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a
complete stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade
continues to rotate after 3 seconds, the blade brake
must be adjusted. Refer to Section "BLADE BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT" for adjustment procedures or return
machine to an authorized SNAPPER dealer for
adjustment. DO NOT CONTINUE to operate machine
until blade brake is adjusted and functioning
properly.
2.4.3. MOWER BLADE
1. Stop mower blade by releasing blade pedals or
moving blade lever rearward to the "OFF" position.
See Figure 2.15.
FIGURE 2.15
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