Snapper 421618BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 10

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine with the engine running.
Stop engine. Stop blade. Shift to neutral. Engage
parking brake. Remove key.
TO APPLY
BRAKES, PUSH
PEDAL ALL THE
WAY DOWN,
2.4
OFF
STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE
2.4.1. ENGINE
1. Stop engine by turning key to the "OFF" position.
See Figure 2.13.
RUN
START
KEY
FIGURE 2.14
WARNING come toga
FIGURE 2.13
2.4.2. WHEEL DRIVE
1. Stop motion of Rear Engine Rider by pushing
clutch/brake pedal all the way "DOWN" to apply
brake. See Figure 2.14.
BLADE LEVER IN
"OFF" POSITION
Once blade is disengaged, it should
complete stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade
continues to rotate after 3 seconds, the blade brake
must be adjusted. Refer to Section "BLADE BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT" for adjustment procedures or return
machine to an authorized SNAPPER dealer for
adjustment. DO NOT CONTINUE to operate machine
until blade brake is adjusted and functioning
properly.
FIGURE 2.15
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2.4.3. MOWER BLADE
1. Stop mower blade by releasing blade pedals or
moving blade lever rearward to the "OFF" position.
See Figure 2.15.
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