Snapper SPE361 Manuale Utente

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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
 
WARNING 
Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper 
operation before operating machine. Refer to 
Section “ADJUSTMENTS, STEERING AND 
BRAKES”. 
 
3.7
 
TRACTION LOCK OPERATION - 
3.7.1 TO 
LOCK 
1.  Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers 
toward the handle, to stop movement of machine
2.  Using index fingers pull right and left Traction Locks 
rearward until both Traction Levers are locked in 
the Traction Locked position. 
3.7.2 TO 
UNLOCK 
1.  Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers firmly 
against the handle. The right and left Traction 
Locks will move to the “Unlocked” position. See 
Figure 3.9. 
IMPORTANT! Always make sure that both right and 
left Traction Locks are in the same position before 
moving or releasing the Traction Levers. 
 
FIGURE 3.9 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WARNING 
Machine should always be in forward motion before 
attempting a turn. DO NOT attempt a turn from a 
stopped position. 
 
3.8 TURNING MOWER 
3.8.1.  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. 
 RIGHT 
TURN: 
1.  With machine in motion gradually squeeze the right 
hand Traction Lever. The machine will turn to the 
right. 
LEFT TURN: 
2.  With machine in motion gradually squeeze the left 
hand Traction Lever. The machine will turn to the left. 
 
 
FIGURE 3.10 
 
3.9  MOWING AND TURNING ON 
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!
 
 
WARNING 
DO NOT mow on steep slopes. DO NOT use with 
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. 
3.  When turning mower on hillsides, always turn 
toward the UPHILL SIDE  of mower for better 
control and balance. 
 
 
TRACTION LEVER
(LEFT HAND) 
TRACTION LEVER  
(RIGHT HAND - RELEASED 
POSITION SHOWN) 
TRACTION LOCK LEVER 
BRAKE POSITION 
LEFT HAND 
DRIVE POSITION 
TRACTION LEVER POSITION