Manual

ManualsBrandsSnapper ManualsRiding Mowers & Tractors(7800344) Official Snapper lawn tractor

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Row toTransportthe Unit

To transport the unit, follow the steps below.

1. Disengagethe blades.

2. Raisethe deck lift lever to the highest position.

3. Move the throttle control to the FASTposition.

4. Slowly push the speed control pedalforward to the

desired speed.

Mowing

Howto Operate the Mower Deck

,_ WARNING:The deflectoris a safety device. Donotremovethe deflector. The deflectorforcesthe

dischargedmaterial towardthe ground.Always

keepthe deflectorin the downposition. If the

deflectoris damaged, replace the deflectorwith an

originalequipmentpart froman authorizedservice

center.

1. Start the engine.

2. Releasethe parking brake.

3. Move the deck lift lever to a height of cut position. In

high or thick grass, cut the grass in the highest

position first and then lower the mower deck to a lower

position.

CAUTION:Do notoperatewith the mowerdeck in the

LEVELADJUSTMENTposition.If youoperate in the LEVEL

ADJUSTMENTposition,the mowerdeck and blades canbe

damaged.

4. Move the throttle control to the SLOW position.

5. Engagethe blades.

6. Move the throttle control to the FASTposition.

7. Slowly push the speed control pedalto the desired

speed.

NOTE:When you mow in heavygrass or mow with a

grass bagger, use a slow forward speed.

8. Make sure the level of cut set at the factory is still

correct. After you mow a short distance, look at the

areathat was cut. If the mower deck does not cut level,

see the instructions on "How To LevelThe Mower

Deck"in the Maintenance section.

WARNING:Forbetter controlofthe unit, always

select a safe speed.

ReverseMowing Option(RMO)

WARNING:Mowingin reversecan be hazardousto

bystanders.Tragic accidentscan occurif the

operatoris notalert to the presenceof children.

Neveractivate RIVIOif childrenare present.

Childrenare oftenattractedto the unit and the

mowingactivity.

1. Engagethe blades.

2. Insert the supplied key into the RMOswitch,locatedto

the right of the steering wheel bellows (Figure 16).

3. Turn the key. The L.E.D.light will illuminate, indicating

thet the RMOfeature hasbeen activated. The mower

deck can now be operated while the unit is traveling in

reverse.

The reversemowing option is deactivatedwhen the

blades are disengaged,and must be reactivatedeach

time the blades are engaged, if desired.

Remove the key to restrict accessto the RMOfeature.

WARNING:The enginewill shutoff if the speed

controlpedal ismovedinto reversewhile the

bladesare engagedand the RMO is not activated.

Figure 16: ReverseMowing Option (RMO)

A - Key

B - RMOswitch

C- L.E.D.light

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