Snapper EYZ16335BVE, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

 
IMPORTANT: This SCRAMBLER is equipped with 
hydrostatic drive. The forward, rearward and steering 
movement of the machine is controlled by a joystick 
lever. Joystick operations should be performed only 
from the operator’s position in the seat. A small 
movement of the joystick can cause the machine to 
move instantly. Move joystick very carefully and slowly.

 
1.  Always move the joystick to the center position to 
“STOP” machine. IMPORTANT: To stop machine 
always return the joystick with hand assistance to the 
neutral position. Always engage parking brake when 
leaving operator’s seat. 
2. Move the joystick forward to propel the machine 
forward.  
3.  Move the joystick rearward to propel the machine 
backward. 
4.  Move the joystick to the right to rotate the front of 
the machine in circular motion to the right, as in 
turning around to go in a different direction. 
5.  Move the joystick to the left to rotate the front of the 
machine in circular motion to the left, as in turning 
around to go in a different direction. 
 
2.2  STARTING & OPERATION 

2.2.1.  ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) 
IMPORTANT:

 When the ignition key is turned to 

“START”, the engine will not turn over and will not 
start unless the Parking Brake is engaged and the 
Blade Switch is in the “Off” position. The operator 
should be in the seat. Start engine as follows: 

1. 

Move joystick lever to (N) Neutral position. See 

Figure 2.5. 

2. 

Make certain the blade switch is in the “Off” 

position. See Figure 2.6. 

3. 

Make certain the parking brake is engaged. See 

Figure 2.5. 

4. 

Open vent on fuel cap by turning 

counterclockwise. Open fuel valve located in fuel 
line. 

IMPORTANT:

 Failure to open vent and fuel 

valve will cause engine to stall or not to start. 

5. 

Move choke control forward to the choke “ON” 

position. See Figure 2.6. 

6. 

Move engine speed control forward to the “Fast” 

(Rabbit) position. See Figure 2.6. 

7. 

Turn key to the “START” position until engine 

starts. See Figure 2.5. NOTE: If after 5 seconds of 
cranking the engine and it does not start, release the 
key. Attempt starting again after waiting for 
approximately 20 seconds. 

8. 

After engine starts, move choke control rearward 

to the “OFF” position. Move engine speed control to 
the desired speed position. Allow a brief warm-up 
until engine runs smooth. 
 

WARNING 

DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP 
engine. STOP blades. Engage park brake. Remove 
key. DO NOT park machine on slopes. 

FIGURE 2.5 

FIGURE 2.6 

RUN 
POSITION 

TURN KEY 
TO START 
POSITION 

JOYSTICK IS IN 
NEUTRAL POSITION 

STOP 
POSITION 

START 
POSITION 

PARKING BRAKE 
ENGAGED 

MOVE CHOKE CONTROL 
FORWARD TO “ON” 

MOVE ENGINE 
SPEED CONTROL 
FORWARD TO FAST 
(RABBIT) POSITION