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

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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 BEFORE OPERATING
Be Thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use
them before operating the machine. Know beforehand
how to STOP the Traction Wheel Drives, Mower Blades
and Engine in preparation for possible emergencies.
3.2 EMERGENCY STOP - PISTOL GRIP
1. Firmly squeeze both Traction Levers towards the
handle to STOP forward or reverse motion. Using
your index finger, pull Traction Lock Lever until it
locks in Brake Locked position. See Figure 3.1.
2. Pull Blade Clutch Switch backward to the OFF
position. See Figure 3.1.
3. Move Engine Speed Control Lever to SLOW (turtle)
position. See Figure 3.1.
STOP ENGINE by turning Key Switch to OFF position.
See Figure 3.1.
FIGURE 3.1
WARNING
When the Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) is
released, the machine will continue to operate a few
feet. DO NOT use this Operator’s Presence Control
(OPC) to routinely stop the machine.
3.3 NORMAL OPERATING STOP -
PISTOL
GRIP
1. Pull both Traction Levers towards the handle to stop
forward or reverse motion while pulling the Traction
Lock Lever rearward until it locks the Traction Lever
in Brake Locked position. See Figure 3.1.
2. Pull the Blade Clutch Switch backward to the OFF
position. See Figure 3.1.
3. Place Transmission Shift Lever in NEUTRAL(N)
position. See Figure 3.2.
4. Move Engine Speed Control Lever to SLOW (turtle)
position. See Figure 3.1.
STOP ENGINE by turning Key Switch to OFF.
NOTE: Close Fuel Shut-Off Valve at the end of each
mowing operation.
FIGURE 3.2
RIGHT HAND
TRACTION
LEVER
BLADE CLUTCH
SWITCH
SHOWN IN OFF
POSITION
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
TRACTION LOCK
LEVER SHOWN IN
BRAKE LOCKED
POSITION
RIGHT HAND
TRACTION
LEVER
BLADE CLUTCH
SWITCH SHOWN
IN OFF POSITION
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
TRACTION LOCK
LEVER SHOWN IN
BRAKE LOCKED
POSITION
TRANSMISSION
SHIFT LEVER