Snapper EYZ16335BVE, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

2.3.5.  CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 

This machine has seven different cutting height 
positions.

 IMPORTANT:

 When positioning the cutting 

deck into a higher cutting position, pull up on the deck 
lift handle only, it is not necessary to pull up on the 
release lever at the same time. Use the release lever 
when moving deck cutting height to a lower cutting 
position. 

1.  

Grasp both handles together to disengage 
latch. 

2.  

Raise or lower handles to desired height. 

3.  

Release lower handle to engage latch. 

See Figure 2.9. 

FIGURE 2.9 

2.4 

SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS 

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. 
 

WARNING 

DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock or 
safety device is not in place and functioning properly. 
DO NOT attempt to defeat, modify or remove any safety 
device. 

ENGINE MUST NOT START IF: 

1) 

Park Brake not in engaged position, OR, 

2) 

Blade Switch in the “ON” blades engaged 
position. 

ENGINE SHOULD START IF: 

1) 

Blade Switch in the “OFF” blades disengaged 
position AND,

2) 

Park Brake in engaged position.

ENGINE MUST BEGIN TO STOP IF: 

1) 

Operator rises off of seat with Blade Switch in 
“ON” blades engaged position OR, 

2) 

Operator rises off of seat with Park Brake not in 
engaged position.

IMPORTANT: 

Engine will continue to run if Operator 

becomes seated prior to engine coming to a 
complete stop. To restart the blades, first move the 
Blade Switch to the “OFF” position and then back to 
the “ON” position. After coming to a complete stop, 
the blade switch must be moved to the “OFF” 
position and the Park Brake engaged before engine 
can be restarted. Engine and blades must come to a 
complete stop within 5 seconds after the operator 
rises off the seat or the blade switch is moved to the 
“OFF” position. 

CONNECTING BAR OMITTED 

IN THIS VIEW FOR CLARITY 

DECK LIFT 
HANDLE 

HIGHEST 
NOTCH 

RELEASE 
LEVER 

DETENT 
PLATE