Snapper SPE361, Инструкции по безопасности и руководство оператора

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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.4 STARTING & OPERATING -
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FIGURE 3.5
WARNING
Start mowing with a slow ground speed and
gradually increase speed to determine the most
comfortable travel speed.
11. To START MACHINE MOVEMENT, squeeze both
Traction Levers firmly against the handlebar
allowing the Traction Lock to move to the
“Unlocked” position. Using caution, slowly and
simultaneously allow both Traction Levers to move
forward. The machine will begin to move forward.
IMPORTANT: Always STOP machine movement and
“Lock” both Traction Levers before changing to a
different ground speed. Transmission damage
could result if ground speed is changed when
machine is moving.
WARNING
During initial training time with machine, it is
advised that the operator(s) practice all mower
movements while operating the mower with the
transmission shift lever in no. 1 (first gear) travel
speed position and blade clutch switch in off
position! DO NOT make sharp turns at high speeds!
12. The machine is TURNED by squeezing either the
left or right Traction Lever. Squeezing the control
declutches the drive belt and applies a brake. Turn
left by squeezing the left Traction Lever or turn right
by squeezing the right Traction Lever. See Figure
3.9. The more pressure applied while squeezing the
traction lever, the sharper the machine will turn.
13. TO STOP MACHINE firmly squeeze both Traction
Levers towards the handle to STOP forward or
reverse motion. Using your right thumb, push
Traction Lock forward to the “Locked” position and
hold. See Figure 3.2 and 3.8.
14. Make sure that the Traction Lock has fully engaged
both the right and left Traction Levers.
15. Release Traction Levers slowly and with caution.
Remove thumb from Traction Lock.
16. Pull the Blade Clutch Switch rearward to the OFF
position. See Figure 3.6.
FIGURE 3.6
17. Place the Transmission Shift Lever into the
NEUTRAL (N) position.
18. Move engine speed control to slow (Turtle)
position.
19. Stop engine. Turn key switch to “Stop” position.
Remove key. See Figure 3.6.
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. Stop
engine. Stop blades. Lock Traction Levers. Remove
key. DO NOT park machine on slopes.
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OPERATOR’S PRESENCE
CONTROL (OPC)
TRACTION LOCK
SHOWN IN
TRACTION
LOCKED POSITION
BLADE CLUTCH
SWITCH SHOWN
IN OFF
POSITION
KEY SWITCH SHOWN
IN STOP POSITION