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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.
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: To engage the parking brake, the joystick
control must first be placed in the center neutral
position.
2 Release parking brake by pushing parking brake
lever forward to the released position. See Figure 3.8.
SHOWN FROM OPERATOR'S
VIEW POINT
FIGURE 3.6
WARNING
DO NOT operate
blades
in reverse.
STOP blades. I
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children,
pets,
and hazards before and while backing.
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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.
FIGURE 3.7
PARKING BRAKE
LEVERIN
RELEASED
"OFF'POSITION
WARNING
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.
FIGURE 3.8
DO NOT park the machine
on slopes. DO NOT I
machine
with engine running. Stop engine.
blades. Engage parking brake. Remove key.
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