Starting Tbe Engine; Stopping The Rider; Pusbing Tbe Rider By Hand - Snapper 500Z Series Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Operation
Starting the Engine
AWARNING
if you de net understandhow a specificcontrol
functions, or havenot yet thoroughlyread the
FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now.
Do NOT attempt to operate the tractorwithoutfirst
becoming familiar with the locationand function ofALL
controls.
1. While sitting in the operator's seat, engage the parking
brake by pulling the parking brake lever up, make sure
the PTOswitch is disengaged (pressed down fully) and
the ground speedcontrol levers are locked in the
NEUTRALposition.
2. NOTE:A warm engine may not require choking.
Set the engine throttle control to FULL throttle position,
Then fully close the choke by pulling the knob OUT fully.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to
START.
4. After the engine starts, gradually open the choke (push
knob down fully). Reduceto half throttle speed and
allow to warm up.
Warm up the engine by running it for at leasta minute
before engaging the PTOswitch or driving the riden
5. After warming the engine, ALWAYSoperate the unit at
FULLTHROTTLEwhen mowing.
In the eventof an emergencythe engine can he stopped
hy simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this
method only in emergencysituations. For normal engine
shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPINGTHE
RIDER,
Stopping the Rider
1. Returning the ground speed control levers to the middle
position will stop rider movement. Pivot the levers
outward and lock them in NEUTRAL.
2. Disengagethe PTOby pushing down on the PTOswitch.
3. Engagethe parking brake by pulling the handle up until
it locks into position.
4. Move the throttle control to mid-throttle position and
turn the ignition key to OFE Removethe key.
Pushing the Rider By Hand
NOTICE
DO NOT TOW BINDER
Towingthe units will causetransmissiondamage. De
not use another vehicle to pushor pull this unit.
1. Disengagethe PTO,engage the parking brake, turn the
ignition OFEand remove the key.
2. Locate the transmission release levers (A, Figure 8)
located underneaththe front of the fuel tanks.
3. Pull both transmission release levers back and down so
that they lock in the disengaged (free-wheel position)
(C).
4. Disengagethe parking brake.
The tractor can now be pushed by hand.
5. After moving the tractor, re-engage the transmissions by
pulling the transmission release levers up and pushing
them forward to the engaged (drive) position (B).
Figure 8. Transmission ReleaseLevers (LH shown)
A. Transmission ReleaseLever
B, Engaged Position (Drive Position)
C. Disengaged Position (Free-wheel Position)
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