Driving And Stopping The Unit - Snapper 0 Series Safety Instructions And Operator's Manual

How to Engagethe Blades(46 & 52" models)
The PTOswitch is above and to the right of the steering
wheel (Figure 11). Use the PTOswitch to engage the blades.
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Figure 11. PTOswitch (46 & 52" models only)
A - PTOswitch (shown in the DISENGAGE position)
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Before you start the engine, make sure the PTOswitch
is pushed down in the DISENGAGE position.
Pull the PTOswitch up to the ENGAGE positionto
rotate the blades.
NOTE:If the engine stops when you engage the blades,
the seat switch is not activated. Make sure you sit in
the middle of the seat. Also, make sure the wire is
connected to the seat switch.
Pushthe PTOswitch down to the DISENGAGE position
to stop the blades. Beforeyou leavethe operator's
position, make sure the blades have stopped rotating.
Beforeyou ride the unit across a sidewalk or a road,
push the PTOswitch down to the DISENGAGE position.
WARNING:Always keep your handsand feet away
from the blade, deflector opening,and the mower
housingwhen the engine runs.
How to Use the Speed Control Pedal
The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic Drive
transmission. The Hydrostatic transmission is very easy to
operate. This type of drive system does not require a shift
lever or a clutch pedal.
The speed and direction of travel is controlled by a single
speed controlpedal operated with your right foot. Do not
use the left brake pedal in normal operation. Only use the left
brake pedal to quickly stop in an emergency.
Driving and Stopping the Unit
How to Drive Forward
1. The automaticdrive disconnectmust be in the DRIVE
position (Figure 14).
2. Slowly releaseyour left foot from the brake pedal.
3. Move the throttle control to the FASTposition.
4. Slowly push the speed controlpedal forward to the
desired speed (Figure 12).
5. To increase forward speed, slowly move the speed
control pedal forward. To reduce forward speed, slowly
releasethe speed control pedal until the unit slows to
the desired speed.
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Figure 12: Speed control operation
A - Reverse
B - Neutral
C - Forward
D - Forward movement
E - Reversemovement
F - Speed control pedal
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