Snapper SPE361 Manuale Utente

 

 

  

Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use 
them before operating the machine. Know beforehand 
how to STOP the Traction Wheel Drives, Mower Blades 
and Engine in preparation for possible emergencies. 
 

 

1.  To STOP forward or reverse motion, firmly squeeze 

both Traction Levers towards the handle and hold. 
Using your index fingers, pull right and left Traction 
Locks back until both Traction Levers lock in 
Traction Locked position. See Figure 3.1. 

2.  Make sure that both Traction Locks are in the 

Traction Locked position.  

3.  Release both Traction Levers slowly and with 

caution. 

4.  Move Transmission Shift Lever to “Neutral”. 
5.  Pull Blade Clutch Switch rearward to the OFF 

position. See Figure 3.1. 

6.  Move Engine Speed Control Lever to SLOW (turtle) 

position.  See Figure 3.1. 

7. STOP ENGINE by turning Key Switch to “Stop” 

position. Remove key. See Figure 3.1. 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

When the Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) is 
released, the machine will continue to operate a few 
feet. DO NOT use this Operator’s Presence Control 
(OPC) to routinely stop the machine. 
 

This machine is equipped with an electrical safety 
interlock system that is provided for the safety of the 
operator and others. All safety devices must be in place 
and functioning properly before operating the machine. 
Perform the following interlock system checks 
periodically during the operating season. Contact your 
authorized Snapper dealer if you have questions. 
 

 
1.  Place right and left Traction Levers in the Traction 

Locked position. Place Transmission Shift Lever in 
“Neutral”. Pull the Blade Clutch Switch back to the 
“Off” position. Refer to Section “Starting and 
Operation”. Start engine. 

2.  Depress right and left Operator’s Presence Controls 

against handle. DO NOT move the Traction Levers 
to the “Unlocked” position. 

3.  Move Blade Clutch Switch to the “On” position. 

Release right and left Operator’s Presence Controls. 
The engine and blades must begin to stop. Depress 
both Operator’s Presence Controls before engine 
and blades come to a complete stop. 

4.  Move Blade Clutch Switch to the “Off” position. 
5.  Move Transmission Shift Lever to “First”. Release 

right and left Operator’s Presence Controls. The 
engine must begin to stop. Depress both Operator’s 
Presence Controls before engine comes to a 
complete stop. 

6.  Return Transmission Shift Lever to “Neutral” 

position. 

7.  Turn Key Switch to “Stop” poison. Engine must die.