Snapper SERIES 16 250816B Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 35

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Before leaving the Rear Engine Rider with the
engine running, STOP the blade, shift to neutral
and engage the park brake.
2.4 STOPPING
2.4.1. ENGINE
1. Stop engine by turning key to the "OFF" position.
See Figure 2.11.
RUN
OFF
START
2.4.3. MOWER BLADE
Stop mower blade by removing feet from
blade pedals or moving blade lever
rearward to the "OFF" position. See Figure
2.12.
-- BLADE LEVER
IN "OFF" POSITION
RELEA_
BRAKE
PEDALS
FIGURE 2.11
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 2.12.
IMPORTANT: Depressing the Clutch/Brake Pedal half way
down activates the clutch to allow transmission shifting.
TO APPLY BRAKES,
PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL ALL THE
WAY DOWN
FIGURE 2.13
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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 should be adjusted. See 4.2.2., BLADE
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT on Page 14 for adjust-
ment procedures or return machine to dealer
for adjustment. DO NOT CONTINUE to operate
mower until blade brake is properly adjusted.
2.4.4. PARK BRAKE
1. Engage park brake by pushing Clutch/Brake
Pedal "DOWN" and moving the park brake lever to
the "ON" POSITION. While holding the park brake
lever "ON", release Clutch/Brake Pedal to set park
brake. See Figure 2.14.
PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL ALL THE \
\
WAY DOWN
FIGURE 2.12
FIGURE 2.14
)VE PARK
BRAKE LEVER
TO "ON"