Manual

Operation(Continued)

WARNING

Once blade is disengaged,it should come to a complete

stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade continues to rotate

after 3 seconds, the blade brake must be adjusted. Refer to

Section "BLADE BRAKEADJUSTMENT"for adjustment pro-

cedures or return machineto an authorized SNAPPERdeal-

er for adjustment. DO NOTCONTINUEto operate machine

until blade brake is adjusted and functioning properly.

StartingandOperation(Continued)

Mower Blade

1. With the engine running, move the engine speed control

to the "FAST"position.

2. Move the bladelever (A, Figure 18) forward to the "ON"

position, then depressthe blade pedals (B) to hold the

blade lever in the "ON" position.

Figure 10.Engaging the mower blade

Wheel Drive

1. With the engine running, adjust the engine speed control

to the "FAST"position.

2. Depressthe clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 11).

3. Placethe transmission shift lever (A, Figure 12) into

the first forward speed notch (B).

4. Releasethe clutch/brake pedalto begin forward motion.

5. During forward motion, the transmission shift lever

may be placed in any desired forward speed without

depressing the clutch/brake pedal.

NOTE. For best cutting results, move the transmission shift

lever into a slow forward speed and the enginespeed control

to a fast position. Thiscombination will allow the mower

blades to lift the grass whilecutting smoothly and evenly.

WARNING

DO NOToperate blades in reverse.STOP BLADES.LOOK

and SEEbehind and down for children, pets and hazards

before and while backing.

Figure 11. Engagingthe clutch/brake pedal

Figure 12: Transmissionshift lever