Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Parking Brake - Snapper 0 Series Operator's Manual

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2
STARTING & STOPPING - ENGINE, BLADES &
PARKING BRAKE
This machine is equipped with dual hydrostatic
wheel drive transmissions. Each transmission is
controlled by a single motion control lever or
joystick. This single control lever (joystick) controls
the direction of motion, Forward and Reverse, and
the speed of motion. Move the joystick forward to
propel the machine forward. Move the control
rearward to propel the machine in reverse. The
speed of motion is continuously variable from
neutral (zero) to maximum.
Moving the joystick farther from the neutral position
will cause the speed of motion to increase. To turn,
move the joystick towards the side you want to turn
to.
DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or
direction. Always slow machine motion before
turning. To stop the motion of the machine bring the
joystick back to the neutral position. Engage
parking brake.
2.2.1. STARTING ENGINE
When the ignition key is turned to "START",
the engine will not turn over unless the
parking brake is "ENGAGED" and the blade
switch is in the "DISENGAGED" positiont
Be seated on the Out Front Z-Rider before
attempting to start the engine with the key
switch.
1. Complete pre-start checklist.
2. Sit in operator's seat.
3. Push blade switch in to "OFF", blades
disengaged position and engage parking
brake. See Figure 2.2.
4. Move engine speed control to a medium
speed setting. See Figure 2.5.
5. Move engine choke control to the choke
position to start a cold engine. After starting,
choke control must be moved to "OFF" no choke
position.
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL
FAST POSITION
FIGURE 2.5
6. Turn key to the start position until engine
starts. See Figure 2.6.
NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does
not start, release the key and attempt starting again after
waiting for approximately 20 seconds.
PULL UP TO ENGAGE BLADE. PUSH
DOWN TO DISENGAGE BLADE.
START
BLADE
SWITCH
RUN
POSITION
STOP
POSITION J
KEY
FIGURE 2.6
FIGURE 2.4
7. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up
until engine runs smooth. Move the choke
control to the "OFF" or no choke position.