Snapper SGV13321KW, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

3.4  MACHINE MOVEMENT - 

(Continued from previous page) 
 

NOTE:

 Releasing the Operator’s Presence Control 

(OPC) while Transmission is in 

GEAR

 and/or Blades 

are 

ON

 will ground the Ignition Circuit and cause the 

Engine to 

STOP

, allowing the 

Machine to travel only a 

few feet

 before coming to a complete 

STOP.

WARNING 

During initial training time with machine, it is 
advised that the operator(s) practice all mower 
movements while operating the mower with the 
transmission shift lever in no. 1 (first gear) travel 
speed position and blade clutch switch in off 
position! DO NOT make sharp turns at high speeds! 

IMPORTANT: Always STOP machine movement and 
lock traction levers before changing to a different 
ground speed. Transmission damage could result if 
ground speed is changed when machine is moving. 

 
3.4.2. TURNING AND BRAKING. 

WARNING 

Machine should always be in forward motion before 
attempting a turn. DO NOT attempt a turn from a 
stopped position. 

 
1.  To Turn Left

, gradually squeeze left Traction Lever 

against handle grip.  See Figure 3.18.  NOTE: The 
harder the lever is squeezed, the sharper the turn 
will be. 

2.  To Turn Right

, gradually squeeze right Traction 

Lever against handle grip.  See Figure 3.18. 

NOTE: The harder the lever is squeezed, the 
sharper the turn will be. 

3.  To Stop Machine Motion, 

squeeze both Traction 

Levers firmly against handle grips.  See Figure 
3.18. NOTE: The harder the levers are squeezed, 
the harder the stop will be. 

WARNING 

Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper 
operation before operating machine. Refer to 
Section “ADJUSTMENTS, LOWER TRACTION ROD 
ADJUSTMENT”. 

WARNING 

To avoid sudden and unexpected turning, both 
Traction Levers must be depressed or released at 
the same time when stopping or starting machine 
motion. 

FIGURE 3.18 

3.4.3. REVERSE MOTION. 

1. 

With both Traction Levers locked, depress 
Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) against handle.  
See Figure 3.19.  

2. 

Lift up on reverse lockout lever, and move 
transmission shift lever from the neutral (‘N’) 
position into reverse (‘R’) gear.  See Figure 3.19. 

FIGURE 3.19 

 
3. 

Squeeze both Traction Levers firmly against handle 
grips. Traction Locks are spring-loaded and will 
snap back to the “Unlocked” position. Using 
caution, slowly and simultaneously release 
pressure on both Traction Levers.  The machine 
will begin to move in reverse. 

WARNING 

DO NOT operate blades in reverse. Stop blades. 
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets 
and hazards before and while backing. Engine 
speed must be set to SLOW before operating in 
reverse.  

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SQUEEZE 
RIGHT  
TRACTION 
LEVER TO 
TURN  
RIGHT 

SQUEEZE 

LEFT 

TRACTION 

LEVER TO 

TURN 

LEFT

SQUEEZE BOTH TRACTION 

LEVERS SIMULTANEOUSLY 

TO STOP MACHINE