Snapper YT2452F, Manual

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Driving the Tractor
1. Sit in the seat and adjust the seat so that you can
comfortably reach all the controls and see the
dashboard display.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
4. Start the engine (see
STARTING THE ENGINE ).
5. Disengage the parking brake and release the
brake pedal.
6. Depress the forward ground speed control pedal to
travel forward. Release the pedal to stop. Note that the
further down the pedal is depressed the faster the tractor
will travel.
7. Stop the tractor by releasing the ground speed control
pedals, setting the parking brake, and stopping the
engine (see
STOPPING THE TRACTOR AND ENGINE ).
Mowing
1. Set the mower cutting height to the desired level
and set the gauge wheels to the appropriate position
(if equipped).
2. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch
is disengaged.
3. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE ).
4. Set the throttle to FULL.
5. Engage the PTO (Mower Deck).
6. Begin mowing.
7. When finished, shut off the PTO and raise the mower
using the attachment lift control lever.
8. Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE TRACTOR
AND ENGINE ).
Mowing in Reverse
DO NOT TOW TRACTOR
Towing the unit will cause transmission
damage. • Do not use another vehicle to
push or pull this unit. • Do not actuate the
transmission release valve lever while the
engine is running.
Attachment Operation in Reverse
If an operator chooses to operate a PTO driven attachment
in reverse, the RMO system can be used. To use the
Reverse Mowing Option (RMO) turn the RMO key after
the PTO is engaged. The L.E.D. light will illuminate, and
the operator can then operate the attachment in reverse.
Each time the PTO is disengaged the RMO needs to be
reactivated if desired. The key should be removed to restrict
access to the RMO feature.
Pushing the Tractor by Hand
1. Disengage the PTO and turn the engine off.
2. Pull the transmission release (B, Figure 4) back
approximately 2-1/2” (6 cm) to lock into released position.
3. The tractor can now be pushed by hand.
WARNING
The engine will shut off if the reverse ground speed
pedal is depressed while the PTO is on and the
RMO has not been activated. The operator should
always turn the PTO off prior to driving across
on roads, paths or any area that maybe used by
other vehicles. Sudden loss of drive could create a
hazard.
WARNING
Mowing in reverse can be hazardous to bystanders.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Never activate
RMO if children are present. Children are often
attracted to the unit and the mowing activity.
Operation
If an operator chooses to mow in reverse, the RMO system
can be used. To use the Reverse Mowing Option (RMO) turn
the RMO key after the PTO is engaged. The L.E.D. light will
illuminate, and the operator can then mow in reverse. Each
time the PTO is engaged the RMO needs to be reactivated if
desired. The key should be removed to restrict access to the
RMO feature.
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