Snapper SGV13321KW Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 13

SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.4 MACHINE MOVEMENT -
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NOTE: Releasing the Operator's Presence Control
(OPC) while Transmission is in GEAR and/or Blades
are ON will ground the Ignition Circuit and cause the
Engine to STOP, allowing the Machine to travel only a
few feet before coming to a complete STOP.
WARNING
During initial training time with machine, it is
advised that the operator(s) practice all mower
movements while operating the mower with the
transmission shift lever in no. 1 (first gear) travel
speed position and blade clutch switch in off
position! DO NOT make sharp turns at high speeds!
IMPORTANT: Always STOP machine movement and
lock traction levers before changing to a different
ground speed. Transmission damage could result if
ground speed is changed when machine is moving.
3.4.2. TURNING AND BRAKING.
WARNING
Machine should always be in forward motion before
attempting a turn. DO NOT attempt a turn from a
stopped position.
1. To Turn Left, gradually squeeze left Traction Lever
against handle grip. See Figure 3.18. NOTE: The
harder the lever is squeezed, the sharper the turn
will be.
2. To Turn Right, gradually squeeze right Traction
Lever against handle grip.
NOTE: The harder the lever is squeezed, the
sharper the turn will be.
3. To Stop Machine Motion, squeeze both Traction
Levers firmly against handle grips.
3.18. NOTE: The harder the levers are squeezed,
the harder the stop will be.
WARNING
Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper
operation before operating machine. Refer to
Section "ADJUSTMENTS, LOWER TRACTION ROD
ADJUSTMENT".
WARNING
To avoid sudden and unexpected turning, both
Traction Levers must be depressed or released at
the same time when stopping or starting machine
motion.
See Figure 3.18.
See Figure
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SQUEEZE
LEFT
TRACTION
SQUEEZE BOTH TRACTION
LEVER TO
LEVERS SIMULTANEOUSLY
TURN
TO STOP MACHINE
LEFT
FIGURE 3.18
3.4.3. REVERSE MOTION.
1. With both Traction
Operator's Presence Control (OPC) against handle.
See Figure 3.19.
2. Lift up on reverse lockout lever, and move
transmission shift lever from the neutral ('N')
position into reverse ('R') gear. See Figure 3.19.
FIGURE 3.19
3. Squeeze both Traction Levers firmly against handle
grips. Traction Locks are spring-loaded and will
snap back to the "Unlocked" position. Using
caution, slowly and
pressure on both Traction Levers. The machine
will begin to move in reverse.
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. Stop blades.
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets
and hazards before and while backing. Engine
speed must be set to SLOW before operating in
reverse.
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SQUEEZE
RIGHT
TRACTION
LEVER TO
TURN
RIGHT
Levers locked, depress
simultaneously release