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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
 
3.2.1. STARTING ENGINE 
NOTE:  
If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine 
does not start, release the key. Attempt starting 
again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds. 
7.  After engine starts, move the choke control to 
the “OFF” or no choke position.  Allow a brief 
warm-up until engine runs smooth. 
 
3.2.2. STOPPING ENGINE 
1.  
Stop engine by turning key to “STOP” position.  
Move engine speed to the Turtle “SLOW” position 
and turn key to “STOP”.  See Figure 3.6. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIGURE 3.6 
 
WARNING 
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP blades. 
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets, 
and hazards before and while backing. 
 
3.2.3.  STARTING MOWER BLADES 
1.  
Start engine and set engine speed control to 
the Rabbit “FAST” position. See Figure 3.5. 
2.  Pull the Blade Switch up to the “ON” position to 
engage  or  turn  “ON”  the  mower  blades.              
See Figure 3.2. 
 
3.2.4.  STOPPING MOWER BLADES 
1.  
Push Blade Switch down to “OFF” position to 
disengage or turn “OFF” the blades. 
2.  Move engine speed control to the  Turtle 
“SLOW” position. Turn key to “STOP” position.  
 
 
WARNING 
Once blades are disengaged, they should come to a 
complete stop in 7 seconds. If the blades continue 
to rotate after 7 seconds, the electric clutch should 
be checked. Adjustment or replacement of electric 
clutch may be necessary. Return the machine to an 
authorized Snapper dealer for replacement. DO 
NOT CONTINUE to operate mower if blades fail to 
stop in 7 seconds. 
 
 
3.2.5. PARKING BRAKE 
1.  
Engage parking brake by pulling the parking brake 
lever back to the engaged position. See Figure 3.7. 
NOTE: To engage the parking brake, the joystick 
control must first be placed in the center neutral 
position

2  Release parking brake by pushing parking brake 
lever forward to the released position. See Figure 3.8. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIGURE 3.7 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIGURE 3.8 
 
 
WARNING 
DO NOT park the machine on slopes. DO NOT leave 
machine with engine running. Stop engine. Stop 
blades. Engage parking brake. Remove key. 
 
PARKING BRAKE 
LEVER IN ENGAGED 
“ON” POSITION 
PARKING BRAKE 
LEVER IN RELEASED 
“OFF” POSITION 
SHOWN FROM OPERATOR’S VIEW POINT 
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