Mower Blade - Snapper 23 Serie Manual Del Usuario E Instrucciones De Seguridad

Operation (Continued)
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WARNING
Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a complete
stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade continues to rotate
after 3 seconds, the blade brake must be adjusted. Refer to
Section "BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT" for adjustment pro-
cedures or return machine to an authorized SNAPPER deal-
er for adjustment. DO NOT CONTINUE to operate machine
until blade brake is adjusted and functioning properly.
Starting and Operation (Continued)

Mower Blade

1. With the engine running, move the engine speed control
to the "FAST" position.
2. Move the blade lever (A, Figure 10) forward to the "ON"
position, then depress the blade pedals (B) to hold the
blade lever in the "ON" position.
B
Figure 10: Engaging the mower blade
Wheel Drive
1. With the engine running, adjust the engine speed control
to the "FAST" position.
2. Depress the clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 11).
3. Place the transmission shift lever (A, Figure 12) into
the first forward speed notch (B).
4. Release the clutch/brake pedal to begin forward motion.
5. During forward motion, the transmission shift lever
may be placed in any desired forward speed without
depressing the clutch/brake pedal.
NOTE: For best cutting results, move the transmission shift
lever into a slow forward speed and the engine speed control
to a fast position. This combination will allow the mower
blades to lift the grass while cutting smoothly and evenly.
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A
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WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. LOOK
and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards
before and while backing.
Figure 11: Engaging the clutch/brake pedal
Figure 12: Transmission shift lever
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A
A
B
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