Snapper SPX2042 Operation Manual - Page 18

Adjusting the Mower Cutting Height, Cruise Control, Parking Brake, Stopping the Tractor and Engine

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Adjusting the Mower Cutting Height Use the mower cutting height adjustment lever to raise or lower the cutting height (see Features and Controls). The cutting height has seven positions between 1.5" and 4.0" (3,8 and 10,2 cm). Stopping the Tractor and Engine WARNING  Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Parking Brake • Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine. Use the parking brake control to engage or disengage the parking brake when the tractor is stopped (Features and Controls). Engage the Parking Brake - To engage the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal, pull UP on the parking brake control, and release the brake pedal. Disengage the Parking Brake - To disengage the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal, press DOWN on the parking brake control, and release the brake pedal. 1. Release the ground speed pedals to return to the NEUTRAL position (see Features and Controls). 2. While still on the lawn, disengage the PTO switch, then wait for all moving parts to stop. 3. Move the throttle/choke control to the SLOW position and turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key. 4. Engage the parking brake. Fully depress the brake pedal, pull UP on the parking brake control, and release the brake pedal. Cruise Control To engage: 1. Depress the forward ground speed pedal (see Features n and Controls). tio 2. Pull up the cruise control when the desired speed is reached. The cruise will lock in one of its five locking positions. r c To disengage: fo u 1. Depress the brake pedal. t d or NoRepro 2. Depress the forward ground speed pedal. NOTE: In the event of an emergency, the engine can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to STOP. 18

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Not for
Reproduction
Adjusting the Mower Cutting Height
Use the mower cutting height adjustment lever to raise or
lower the cutting height (see
Features and Controls
).
The cutting height has seven positions between 1.5” and
4.0” (3,8 and 10,2 cm).
Cruise Control
TO ENGAGE:
1. Depress the forward ground speed pedal (see
Features
and Controls
).
2. Pull up the cruise control when the desired speed is
reached. The cruise will lock in one of its five locking
positions.
TO DISENGAGE:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
OR
2. Depress the forward ground speed pedal.
Parking Brake
Use the parking brake control to engage or disengage the
parking brake when the tractor is stopped (
Features and
Controls
).
Engage the Parking Brake -
To engage the parking brake,
fully depress the brake pedal, pull UP on the parking brake
control, and release the brake pedal.
Disengage the Parking Brake -
To disengage the parking
brake, fully depress the brake pedal, press DOWN on the
parking brake control, and release the brake pedal.
Stopping the Tractor and Engine
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
• Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine.
1.
Release the ground speed pedals to return to the
NEUTRAL position (see
Features and Controls).
2.
While still on the lawn, disengage the PTO switch, then
wait for all moving parts to stop.
3.
Move the throttle/choke control to the SLOW position
and turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.
4.
Engage the parking brake. Fully depress the brake
pedal, pull UP on the parking brake control, and release
the brake pedal.
NOTE:
In the event of an emergency, the engine can be
stopped by turning the ignition switch to STOP.
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