Snapper SPEL150KH Manual De Usuario
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BRAKE POSITION
LEFT HAND BRAKING,
WITH RIGHT HAND
RELEASED TURNS UNIT
TO THE LEFT
WITH RIGHT HAND
RELEASED TURNS UNIT
TO THE LEFT
DRIVE POSITION
TRACTION LEVER POSITION
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper
operation before operating machine. Refer to
Section “ADJUSTMENTS, STEERING AND
BRAKES”.
operation before operating machine. Refer to
Section “ADJUSTMENTS, STEERING AND
BRAKES”.
3.6
TRACTION LOCK OPERATION -
1. To “Lock” the Traction Levers, simultaneously
squeeze both Traction Levers toward the handle.
2. Using right thumb, push Traction Lock forward to
the “Locked” position and hold. Make sure that the
Traction Lock has fully engaged both Traction
Levers. See Figure 3.2 and 3.8.
Traction Lock has fully engaged both Traction
Levers. See Figure 3.2 and 3.8.
3. Carefully and slowly release both Traction Levers.
Remove thumb from Traction Lock.
4. To “Unlock” the Traction Levers, simultaneously
squeeze both Traction Levers toward the handle.
The Traction Lock will move to the “Unlocked”
position.
The Traction Lock will move to the “Unlocked”
position.
FIGURE 3.8
WARNING
Machine should always be in forward motion before
attempting a turn. DO NOT attempt a turn from a
stopped position.
attempting a turn. DO NOT attempt a turn from a
stopped position.
3.7 TURNING MOWER
GRADUAL RIGHT & LEFT HAND TURN
IMPORTANT: Squeezing the right or left traction lever
applies the brake to the right or left wheel. The brake
turns the machine right or left.
1. With machine in Forward motion gradually squeeze
the right hand traction lever. The machine will turn to
the right.
the right.
2. With machine in Forward motion gradually squeeze
the left hand traction lever. The machine will turn to the
left.
left.
FIGURE 3.9
3.8 MOWING AND TURNING ON
HILLSIDES
HILLSIDES
1. Always mow hillsides starting at bottom of hill. Mow
across slopes, never up and down. Exercise
caution when changing directions on slopes. DO
NOT mow steep slopes!
caution when changing directions on slopes. DO
NOT mow steep slopes!
WARNING
DO NOT mow on steep slopes. DO NOT use with
any type rider attachment on slopes. DO NOT park
machine on slopes.
any type rider attachment on slopes. DO NOT park
machine on slopes.
2. Hillside mowing is accomplished by squeezing
Traction Lever on the UPHILL SIDE of machine.
This helps reduce side slipping of mower.
This helps reduce side slipping of mower.
3. When turning mower on hillsides, always turn
toward the UPHILL SIDE of mower for better
control and balance.
control and balance.
RIGHT THUMB PUSHING
TRACTION LOCK LEVER
FORWARD TO LOCK
TRACTION LOCK LEVER
FORWARD TO LOCK