Snapper SPE1250K, SPE140KW, SPE150KH,, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper
operation before operating machine. Refer to
Section “ADJUSTMENTS, STEERING AND
BRAKES”.
3.7 TRACTION LOCK OPERATION -
PISTOL GRIP
1. Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers
toward the handle, to stop mower movement.
2. Using index finger, pull Traction Lock Lever
rearward until it latches Traction Levers in Brake
Lock position.
3. To release Traction Lock, squeeze both Traction
Levers firmly against the handle. Simultaneously
release both Traction Levers slowly, allowing
machine to start forward movement. See Figure 3.10.
FIGURE 3.10
WARNING
Machine should always be in forward motion before
attempting a turn. DO NOT attempt a turn from a
stopped position.
3.8 TURNING MOWER
3.8.1. GRADUAL RIGHT & LEFT HAND TURN
IMPORTANT: Squeezing the right or left traction lever
applies the brake to the right or left wheel. The brake
turns the machine right or left.
1. With machine in motion gradually squeeze the right
hand traction lever. The machine will turn to the right.
2. With machine in motion gradually squeeze the left
hand traction lever. The machine will turn to the left.
FIGURE 3.11
3.9 MOWING AND TURNING ON
HILLSIDES
1. Always mow hillsides starting at bottom of hill. Mow
across slopes, never up and down. Exercise
caution when changing directions on slopes. DO
NOT mow steep slopes!
WARNING
DO NOT mow on steep slopes. DO NOT use with
any type rider attachment on slopes. DO NOT park
machine on slopes.
1. Hillside mowing is accomplished by squeezing
Traction Lever on the UPHILL SIDE of machine.
This helps reduce side slipping of mower.
2. When turning mower on hillsides, always turn
toward the UPHILL SIDE of mower for better
control and balance.
TRACTION LEVER
(LEFT HAND)
TRACTION LEVER
(RIGHT HAND - RELEASED
POSITION SHOWN)
TRACTION LOCK LEVER
BRAKE POSITION
LEFT HAND
DRIVE POSITION
TRACTION LEVER POSITION