Snapper 13HP Benutzerhandbuch

Operation

While it is not recommended, traveling up and down
slopes may be required from time to time. These guide
lines are listed for your safety.

Since the hill climbing ability of the machine will probably
far exceed any other machine you may have operated,
caution should be observed.

• Never make abrupt speed or direction changes on a

slope.

• Never push down on the handle bars while going up

a grade. A slight lifting pressure is recommended to
keep the front wheels on the ground.

A very slow ground speed should always be used when
traveling down a slope. This can be accomplished by
GENTLY moving the ground speed control levers
towards the reverse direction.

• Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.

• Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).

• Set the throttle control to FULL.

•

Manual Start: Grasp the operator presence /
parking brake handles and the handle bar grips at
the same time to deactivate engine kill system and
disengage the parking brake.

•

Electric Start: Push down on either one of the
speed control handles to deactivate engine kill
system. Push the brake lever forward to disengage
the parking brake.

• Engage the PTO by pulling up on the PTO switch.

• Begin mowing. See Lawn Care Section in the back

of this manual for tips on mowing patterns, lawn
care, and trouble shooting information.

• When finished, disengage the PTO.

• Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE MOWER).

• Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition OFF, and

remove the key.

• Slide the hydraulic release rod forward and lock into

the top of the “T” slot. See Figure 2.

•

Manual Start: Grasp the operator presence /
parking brake handles and the handle bar grips at
the same time to disengage the parking brake.

•

Electric Start:: Disengage the parking brake.

The mower can now be pushed by hand.

• After moving the mower, re-engage the transmission

(DRIVE position) by releasing the rod from the “T”
and sliding the release handle towards the rear of
the machine.

Towing the unit will cause hydraulic
transmission damage. Do not use another
vehicle to push or pull this unit.

NEUTRAL POSITION

“DISENGAGE”

DRIVE POSITION

“ENGAGE”

• Returning the ground speed control levers to the

neutral position will stop movement.

• Disengage the PTO.

•

Manual Start Release the operator presence /
parking brake handles to engage the parking brake.

•

Electric Start: Engage the parking brake.

• Move the throttle control to mid-throttle position and

turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.

• Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.

• Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).

• Set the throttle control to FULL.

•

Manual Start: Grasp the operator presence /
parking brake handles and the handle bar grips at
the same time to deactivate engine kill system and
disengage the parking brake.

•

Electric Start: Push down on either one of the
speed control handles to deactivate engine kill
system. Push the brake lever forward to disengage
the parking brake.

• With your thumbs, pressing the ground speed control

levers forward will move the mower forward. Pulling
them back will move the mower backwards. The
farther the levers are pushed or pulled will result in a
faster ground speed.

• To slow the mower, gently release your thumb

pressure on the ground speed control levers to return
them to the neutral position.

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