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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.4 MOWER OPERATION
2.4.1. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
This machine has seven different cutting height
positions.
IMPORTANT:
When positioning the cutting
deck into a higher cutting position, pull up on the deck
lift handle only, it is not necessary to pull up on the
release lever at the same time. Use the release lever
when moving deck cutting height to a lower cutting
position.
1.
Grasp both handles together to disengage
latch.
2.
Raise or lower handles to desired height.
3.
Release lower handle to engage latch.
See Figure 2.9.
FIGURE 2.9
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT adjust cutting deck with
mower blades engaged. Be sure Blade Switch is
off before adjusting deck.
2.4.1. MOWER BLADE ENGAGEMENT
1.
With engine running, move engine speed control
to the Rabbit or “fast” position detent. (Be careful not
to slide farther than detent, or choke will engage and
engine will stall.)
2.
Pull Blade Switch out to its on (‘I’) position to
engage mower blade. See Figure 2.10.
2.4.2. MOWING OPERATIONS
1.
Please refer to the
Important Safety Instructions
at the beginning of this manual for instruction on safe
mowing practices.
2.
Refer to “MOTION CONTROL” earlier in this
section to safely and effectively maneuver the
machine during mowing operations.
2.4.3. MOWER BLADE DISENGAGEMENT
Push Blade Switch in to its off (‘0’) position to
disengage mower blade(s). See Figure 2.10.
WARNING
Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after
blade switch has been turned off. DO NOT operate
machine unless blade brake is functioning properly.
If adjustment or repair is necessary, refer to Section
“Blade Brake Adjustment” or contact your
SNAPPER dealer for assistance.
FIGURE 2.10
TO STOP BLADES, PUSH
BLADE SWITCH IN.
CONNECTING BAR OMITTED
IN THIS VIEW FOR CLARITY
DECK LIFT
HANDLE
RELEASE
LEVER
DETENT
PLATE
TO START BLADES,
MOVE ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL TO ‘FAST’
DETENT, THEN PULL
BLADE SWITCH OUT.
