Section 3 - Operating Instructions; Before Operating; Stopping Machine; Safety Interlock System Checks - Snapper SPE131KW, SPE151KW, SPE361, SPE381 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
DO NOT allow operation of the machine by untrained
personnel.

3.1 BEFORE OPERATING

Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use
them before operating the machine. Know beforehand
how to STOP the Traction Wheel Drives, Mower Blades
and Engine in preparation for possible emergencies.

3.2 STOPPING MACHINE

1. To STOP forward or reverse motion, firmly squeeze
both Traction Levers towards the handle and hold.
Using your index fingers, pull right and left Traction
Locks back until both Traction Levers lock in
Traction Locked position. See Figure 3.1.
2. Make sure that both Traction Locks are in the
Traction Locked position.
3. Release both Traction Levers slowly and with
caution.
4. Move Transmission Shift Lever to "Neutral".
5. Pull Blade Clutch Switch rearward to the OFF
position. See Figure 3.1.
6. Move Engine Speed Control Lever to SLOW (turtle)
position. See Figure 3.1.
7. STOP ENGINE by turning Key Switch to "Stop"
position. Remove key. See Figure 3.1.
BLADE CLUTCH
SWITCH
RIGHT HAND
SHOWN IN OFF
TRACTION
POSITION
LEVER
TRACTION LOCK
SHOWN IN TRACTION
LOCKED POSITION
FIGURE 3.1
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
10
WARNING
When the Operator's Presence Control (OPC) is
released, the machine will continue to operate a few
feet. DO NOT use this Operator's Presence Control
(OPC) to routinely stop the machine.

3.3 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS

This machine is equipped with an electrical safety
interlock system that is provided for the safety of the
operator and others. All safety devices must be in place
and functioning properly before operating the machine.
Perform the following interlock system checks
periodically during the operating season. Contact your
authorized Snapper dealer if you have questions.
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock or
safety device is not in place and functioning
properly. DO NOT attempt to defeat, modify or
remove any safety device.
1. Place right and left Traction Levers in the Traction
Locked position. Place Transmission Shift Lever in
"Neutral". Pull the Blade Clutch Switch back to the
"Off" position. Refer to Section "Starting and
Operation". Start engine.
2. Depress right and left Operator's Presence Controls
against handle. DO NOT move the Traction Levers
to the "Unlocked" position.
3. Move Blade Clutch Switch to the "On" position.
Release right and left Operator's Presence Controls.
The engine and blades must begin to stop. Depress
both Operator's Presence Controls before engine
and blades come to a complete stop.
4. Move Blade Clutch Switch to the "Off" position.
5. Move Transmission Shift Lever to "First". Release
right and left Operator's Presence Controls. The
engine must begin to stop. Depress both Operator's
Presence Controls before engine comes to a
complete stop.
6. Return Transmission Shift Lever to "Neutral"
position.
7. Turn Key Switch to "Stop" poison. Engine must die.