Mowing - Snapper SLT23460AWS SERIES 0 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

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How to Transport the Unit
To transport the unit, follow the steps below.
1. Disengage the blades.
2. Raise the deck lift lever to the highest position.
3. Move the throttle control to the FASTposition.
4. Slowly push the speed control pedal forward to the
desired speed.
Mowing
How to Operatethe Mower Deck
_illl ARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not
remove the deflector. The deflector forces the
discharged material toward the ground. Always keep
the deflector in the down position. If the deflector is
damaged, replace the deflector with an original
equipment part from an authorized service center.
1. Start the engine.
2. Releasethe parking brake.
3. Move the deck lift lever to a height of cut position. In
high or thick grass, cut the grass in the highest
position first and then lower the mower deck to a lower
position.
CAUTION:Do not operatewith the mower deck in the LEVEL
ADJUSTMENTposition. If you operate in the LEVEL
ADJUSTMENTposition, the mower deck and blades can be
damaged.
4. Move the throttle control to the SLOW position.
5. Engagethe blades.
6. Move the throttle control to the FASTposition.
7. Slowly push the speed control pedal to the desired
speed.
NOTE:When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a
grass bagger, use a slow forward speed.
8. Make sure the level of cut set at the factory is still
correct. After you mow a short distance, look at the
area that was cut. If the mower deck does not cut level,
see the instructions on "How To LevelThe Mower
Deck" in the Maintenance section.
_illl ARNING: For better control of the unit, always
select a safe speed.
ReverseMowing Option (RMO)
A_ll ARNING:Mowing in reverse can be hazardous to
bystanders. Tragic accidents can occur if the
operator is not alert to the presence of children.
Never activate RMO if children are present. Children
are often attracted to the unit and the mowing
activity.
1. Engagethe blades.
2. Insert the supplied key into the RMO switch, located to
the right of the steering wheel bellows (Figure 16).
3. Turn the key. The L.E.D. light will illuminate, indicating
thet the RMO feature has been activated. The mower
deck can now be operated while the unit is traveling in
reverse.
4. The reverse mowing option is deactivated when the
blades are disengaged, and must be reactivated each
time the blades are engaged, if desired.
5. Remove the key to restrict access to the RMO feature.
WARNING:The engine will shut off if the speed
control pedal is moved into reverse while the blades
are engaged and the RMO is not activated.
Figure 16: ReverseMowing Option (RMO)
A - Key
B - RMO switch
C- L.E.D. light
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