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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.
KEY SWITCH
C
SHOWN FROM OPERATOR'S
VIEW POINT
FIGURE 3.6
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP blades.
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children,
pets, and hazards before and wh e back ng.
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 dis-
engage 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 replace-
ment 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.
2. Release parking brake by pushing parking brake
lever forward to the released position. See Figure 3.8.
1\ trl
_PARK
NG BRAKE
_! LEVER tN ENGAGED
ON
POSITION
MOTION
CONTROL
LEVER
LEVER SHOWN IN
THE NEUTRAL
LOCK POSITION
FIGURE 3.7
FIGURE 3.8
\
\
PARKING BRAKE
LEVER tN RELEASED
"OFF" POSITION
,\
WARNING
DO NOT park the machine on slopes. DO NOT I
leave machine with engine running. Stop engine.
Stop b ades. Engage park ng brake. Remove key.
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