Snapper 200Z Operater's Manual - Page 16

Operation Starting the Engine 1. While sitting in the operator's seat, make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the parking brake is engaged, and the ground speed levers are locked in the START/PARK position. 8. Begin mowing. See Operator Safety for tips on safe mowing practices. 9. When finished, shut off the PTO. 10. Stop the engine (see Stopping the Rider and Engine). 2. Set the engine speed control to the CHOKE position. NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. Pushing the Rider by Hand 3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to START. 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, lock the ground speed levers into their START/PARK positions, turn the ignition OFF, remove the key, and wait 4. After the engine starts, move the engine speed con- for all moving parts to stop. trol back to the FAST position. Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider. 2. To disengage the transmissions, pull the roll release rods (A, Figure 2), located on either side of the engine, up into the PUSH position. 5. After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the rider at FULL ENGINE SPEED when mowing. 3. Disengage the parking brake. In the event of an emergency the engine can be The rider can now be pushed by hand. stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to 4. After moving the rider, re-engage the transmissions STOP. Use this method only in emergency situations. For normal engine shut down follow the procedure given in Stopping the Rider and Engine. for tion Stopping the Rider and Engine 1. Return the ground speed levers to the middle (or neutral 'N') position to stop rider movement. Pivot the t c levers outward to lock them in the START/PARK posio tion. u 2. Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO N d switch. o 3. Engage the parking brake by moving the parking r brake lever forward and to the right. 4. Move the engine speed control to the SLOW position p and turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key. e Mowing R 1. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the parking by pushing the roll release rods back down to the DRIVE position. DO NOT TOW RIDER Towing the unit will cause transmission damage. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit. A brake is engaged, the ground speed levers are locked in their START/PARK positions, and the operator is in the seat. Figure 2. Roll Release Components (On Each Side) 2. Start the engine (see Starting the Engine). 3. Set the mower cutting height (see Cutting Height Adjustment). 4. Set the engine speed control to FAST. 5. Disengage the parking brake. 6. Engage the PTO by pulling up on the switch. WARNING DO NOT disengage the transmissions and coast down slopes. DO NOT use Roll Release to disengage the transmissions unless machine motion can be controlled and engine is off. 7. Pivot the ground speed levers in from the START/ PARK position to the neutral 'N' position. 16 www.Snapper.com