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.

 
3.5  CUTTING BLADE OPERATION 

1. 

Start engine.  Refer to Section “STARTING 
ENGINE”. 

2.  With both Traction Levers locked, depress 

Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) against 
handle.  See Figure 3.16.  

3.

Pull Blade Clutch Switch up to the 

ON

 position.  

See Figure 3.20. 

FIGURE 3.20 

4. 

Move the Transmission Shift Lever from Neutral (N) 
position into selected gear, and begin mowing 
operation. 

 
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 

Start mowing with a slow ground speed and 
gradually increase speed to determine the most 
comfortable travel speed. 

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.  

5. 

Push Blade Clutch Switch down to the OFF position 
when finished mowing.  See Figure 3.20.  NOTE: 
Turn off blades as soon as mowing operation is 
complete.   

3.6 STOPPING MACHINE 

1. 

Lock both Traction Levers. 

2.

Push the Blade Clutch Switch down to the 

OFF

position. 

3.

Move the Transmission Shift Lever into the 
NEUTRAL (N) position. 

4.

Move engine speed control to SLOW (Turtle) 
position. 

5. 

Stop engine. Turn key switch to “STOP” position. 
Remove key. 

3.7  MOWING AND TURNING ON 
HILLSIDES

1. 

Always mow hillsides starting at bottom of hill.  
Mow across slopes, never up and down.  Exercise 
caution when changing directions on slopes.  

DO 

NOT mow steep slopes!

WARNING 

DO NOT mow on steep slopes. DO NOT use with 
any type rider attachment on slopes. DO NOT park 
machine on slopes.

2. 

Hillside mowing is accomplished by squeezing 
Traction Lever on the 

UPHILL SIDE

 of machine.  

This helps reduce side slipping of mower. 

3. 

When turning mower on hillsides, always turn 
toward the 

UPHILL SIDE

 of mower for better 

control and balance. 

PULL SWITCH UP TO ENGAGE BLADES 

PUSH SWITCH DOWN TO DISENGAGE BLADES