Starting & Stopping Engine, Propelling Mower - Snapper YARD CRUISER YZ16424BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: This YARD CRUISER is equipped with
hydrostatic drive. The
steering movement of the machine is controlled by a
joystick lever. Joystick
performed only from the operator's position in the
seat. A small movement of the joystick can cause the
machine to move instantly. Move joystick very
carefully and slowly.
1. Always move the joystick to the center position to
"STOP" machine. IMPORTANT: To stop machine
always return the joystick with hand assistance to
the neutral position. Always engage parking brake
when leaving operator's seat.
2. Move the joystick forward to propel the machine
forward.
3. Move the joystick rearward to propel the machine
backward.
4. Move the joystick to the right to rotate the front of
the machine in circular motion to the right, as in
turning around to go in a different direction.
5. Move the joystick to the left to rotate the front of
the machine in circular motion to the left, as in
turning around to go in a different direction.
2.2 STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START)
IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to
"START", the engine will not turn over and will not start
unless the Parking Brake is engaged and the Blade
Switch is in the "Off" position. The operator should be
in the seat. Start engine as follows:
1. Move joystick lever to (N) Neutral position. See
Figure 2.5.
2. Make certain the blade switch is in the "Off"
position. See Figure 2.6.
3. Make certain the parking brake is engaged. See
Figure 2.5.
4. Open vent on fuel filler cap by turning
counterclockwise. IMPORTANT: Failure to open
vent on the fuel filler cap can cause engine to stall.
See Figure 2.3.
5. Pull choke control up to choke position.
6. Move engine speed control to the "Fast" (Rabbit)
position. See Figure 2.6.
7. Turn key to the "START" position until engine
starts. See Figure 2.5. NOTE: If after 5 seconds of
cranking the engine and it does not start, release the
key. Attempt starting
approximately 20 seconds.
8. After engine starts, push choke control in to the
"OFF" position, move engine speed control to the
desired speed position, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP
engine. STOP blades. Engage park brake. Remove
key. DO NOT park machine on slopes.
forward, rearward and
operations should
again after waiting
be
RUN
TURN KEY
POSITION
TO START
POSITION
DECAL VIEWED FROM
OPERATOR'S POSITION
for
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JOYSTICK IS IN
NEUTRAL POSITION
FIGURE 2.5
PARKING BRAKE
ENGAGED
PULL CHOKE
CONTROL OUT
TO START ENGINE
MOVE ENGINE
SPEED CONTROL
TO FAST POSITION
FIGURE 2.6