Snapper 281323BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 11

Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT leavethe machine with the engine running.
STOP Blade. STOP engine. Shift to neutral and
engage park brake.Remove key.
2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE
2.4.1. ENGINE
1. Stop engine by turning key to the "OFF" position.
See Figure 2.13.
TURN TO
"OFF"
POSITION
KEY
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,
WARNING
Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a
complete stop in 3 seconds or less. Ifthe blade
continues to rotateafter 3 seconds, the blade brake
must be adjusted.Refer to Section "BLADE BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT" foradjustment 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.
TO APPLY
BRAKES, PUSH
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL ALL THE
WAY DOWN _
PARK BRAKE
LATCH SHOWN
ENGAGED _f
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
FIGURE 2.14
BLADE LEVER IN "OFF"
POSITION
RELEASE BLADE
PEDALS
FIGURE 2.15
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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