Snapper LT180H48DBV2 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 8

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT continue to operate your tractor if the
interlocks controlling any of the above functions
fail. Contact an authorized SNAPPER dealer to have
the interlock system repaired.
3. Shift Speed Control Lever to "N" Neutral.
4. Choke engine for cold starting by moving engine
speed control up to "CHOKE" position, or by pulling
choke knob out on twin cylinder models. Little or no
choking will be needed when restarting a warm en-
gine. See Figure 8.
5. Insert Key in Ignition Switch.
STARTING/STOPPING ENGINE
After being seated on Tractor, look around before
starting to make sure that the area you are going to
mow is clear of people, children, and pets. Take NOTE
of and be prepared to avoid all stationary obstacles!
CONTROL
PANEL HEADUGHTS
STEERING ON - OFF
WHEEL 8WITCH
ON - OFF
1. Push Blade (PTO) Switch down to the OFF posi-
tion. See Figure 6.
BLADE (PTO) SWITCH SHOWN
iN OFF POSmON-- _--
FIGURE 6
2. Push Clutch/Brake Pedal ALL the way down! The
engine cannot be started if this is NOT done. See
Figure 7.
CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL (MUST
BE ALL THE WA Y DOWN TO
FIGURE 7
ENGINE 8PEED
CONTROL
FIGURE 8
IGNmONKEY
_WrCH
6. Turn key to START position to crank engine and hold
until engine starts (see "LIMIT CRANKING TIME"
note), then release key. Key will return to RUN
position and stay there until moved to OFF.
NOTE: LIMIT CRANKING TIME: DO NOT crank engine
for more than five seconds at a time to prevent the
electric starter from overheating and/or running down
the battery. If the engine does not start after being
cranked 5 seconds, locate and correct the cause of the
starting problem.
7. After engine starts, release key, move the engine
speed control out of "CHOKE" to the "FAST" posi-
tion or, on twin cylinder models, push choke knob in,
then allow engine to warm up before proceeding. See
Figure 8.
8. STOP ENGINE by moving ignition key to STOP
position.
WARNING
Before leaving machine, STOP ENGINE. Stop
blades. Shift to neutral. Engage park brake. Remove
key. DO NOT park on slopes.