Snapper HZS15423KVE SERIES 3 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 39

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: This YARD CRUISER is equipped with
hydrostatic drive. The forward, rearward and steering
movement of the machine is controlled by a joystick lever.
Joystick operations should be performed only from the
operator's position in the seat. A small movement of the
joystick can cause the machine to move instantly. Move
joystick very carefully and slowly.
1. Always move the ioystick to the center position to "STOP"
machine. IMPORTANT: To stop machine always return the
joystick with hand assistance to the neutral position. Always
engage parking brake when leaving operator's seat.
2. Move the joystick forward to propel the machine forward.
3. Move the joystick rearward to propel the machine
backward.
4. Move the joystick to the right to rotate the front of the
machine in circular motion to the right, as in turning around ..................................................
to go in a different direction. OPERATOR'S POSITION
JOYSTICK IS IN NEUTRAL POSITION
.................................
RUN
POSITION TURN KEY TO
........................ START
5. Move the joystick to the left to rotate the front of the
machine in circular motion to the left, as in turning around to
go in a different direction. FIGURE 2.5
2.2 STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START)
IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to
"START", the engine will not turn over and will not start
unless the Parking Brake is engaged and the Blade
Switch is in the "Off" position. The operator should be
in the seat. Start engine as follows:
1. Move joystick lever to (N) Neutral position. See
Figure 2.5.
2. Make certain the blade switch is in the "Off"
position. See Figure 2.6.
3. Make certain the parking brake is engaged. See
Figure 2.5.
4. Open vent on fuel filler cap by turning
counterclockwise. IMPORTANT: Failure to open
vent on the fuel filler cap can cause engine to stall.
See Figure 2.3.
5. Turn fuel shut off valve to the open position. See
Figure 2.3.
6. Move engine speed control to the choke position or
pull choke control to choke position. See Figure 2.6.
7. Turn key to the "START" position until engine
starts. See Figure 2.5. NOTE: If after 5 seconds of
cranking the engine and it does not start, release the
key. Attempt starting again after waiting for
approximately 20 seconds.
8. After engine starts, move engine speed control to
the "FAST" position or push choke control in to the
"OFF" position, allow a brief warm-up until engine runs
smooth.
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP
engine. STOP blades. Engage park brake. Remove
key. DO NOT park machine on slopes.
PARKING BRAKE
PULL CHOKE CONTROL
I
/
/ MOVE ENGINE
/ SPEED CONTROL TO
FAST POSITION
/
I
MOVE ENGINE SPEED/CHOKE
CONTROL TO CHOKE POSITION.
AFTER WARMUP MOVE CONTROL
AWAY FROM CHOKE POSITION TO
(RABBIT) ='FAST" POSITION.
CONTROL SHOWN
IN CHOKE POSITION
FIGURE 2.6
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