Stopping Engine, Wheel Drive, Blade - Snapper 3317523BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Operation (Continued)
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WARNING
DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running. STOP
Blade. STOP engine. Shift to neutral and engage park brake.
Remove key.
Stopping - Engine,
Wheel Drive, Blade
Engine
1. Stop the engine by turning the key (A, Figure 13) to the
"OFF" position.
Figure 13: Turning key to 'Off'
Wheel Drive
1. Stop motion of the Rear Engine Rider by pushing the
clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 14) all the way down to
apply the brake.
Figure 14: Engaging the clutch/brake pedal
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Mower Blade
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1. Stop the mower blade by releasing the blade pedals (A,
Figure 15) or moving the blade lever (B) rearward to the
"OFF" position.
A
Figure 15: Stopping the mower blade
A
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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 pro-
cedures or return machine to an authorized SNAPPER deal-
er for adjustment. DO NOT CONTINUE to operate machine
until blade brake is adjusted and functioning properly.
A
B
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