Snapper FM7300 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 24

SECTION 3- OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
C. Push up on caster to remove slack between
spacers. Install washer and Lynch pin.
D. Reverse procedure to lower cutting height.
NOTE: All casters should have the same
number of spacers installed below the caster
tube when the cutting height adjustment is
completed.
2.5 STARTING & OPERATING THE MOWER
Refer to the tractor Operator's Manual for starting
and operating instructions for the tractor. Be
familiar with all controls. Know how to stop the
tractor & mower quickly in case of an emergency.
WARNING
DO NOT operate mower in transport position. All
mower caster wheels must be in contact with the
ground before blades are engaged.
2.5.1. Transport tractor & mower with blades off
to area to be cut.
2.5.2. Lower mower until all four caster wheels
are on the ground.
2.5.3. Select a slow ground speed until you
become familiar with the operation of the mower.
Adjust forward speed, if desired, within safe
cutting conditions.
2.5.4. Engage tractor Power Take Off (PTO)
slowly to engage mower blades. 540 rpm Power
Take Off (PTO) speed is required.
WARNING
DO NOT exceed 540 RPM Power Take Off (PTO)
speed.
2.6 STOPPING MOWER
Refer to tractor manual for details
operation of the PTO.
2.6.1. Stop tractor. Bring engine to idle.
2.6.2. Disengage tractor PTO.
on the
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP
engine. STOP blades. Set brake. REMOVE key. Allow
all moving parts to stop before leaving operator's
position. Place mower on ground. DO NOT leave in
transport position.
2.6.3. Stop engine. Set tractor brake. Remove
key. Allow all machinery to stop before leaving
the operators position.
WARNING
DO NOT park mowing equipment on slopes.