Snapper 1650 - Driving Tractor; Stopping Tractor; Travel Speeds and Moving; Attaching Implements

Fig. 11 — Rectifier-Regulator
1. Spark Plug 3. Connector
2. Rectifier-Regulator 4. Coil
5. Condenser
3. Never operate Tractor with battery removed,
unless connector from rectifier-regulator is un¬
plugged.
4. If welding, using Tractor frame as a ground,
always unplug connector to rectifier-regulator.
DRIVING TRACTOR
A CAUTION: Carbon monoxide is
odorless, tasteless and deadly. Never
operate Tractor engine in a closed
building.
1. W ith engine warm, depress neutral return
brake pedal. Place rear axle shift lever in high or
low range and speed control lever in desired speed
range. Release neutral return brake pedal.
2. A dvance throttle at least half way and slowly
push forward/reverse pedal in desired direction of
travel.
A CAUTION: Move forward/reverse
pedal slowly until familiar with
Tractor's operating characteristics.
When changing directions, pause
momentarily in neutral. Do not use
excessive force on forward/reverse
pedal. Excessive force can damage
transmission.
An additional adjustment to provide optimum
comfort of extremely large or small operators has
been provided. Refer to Page 22 for adjusting pro¬
cedure.
STOPPING TRACTOR
NOTE: It is characteristic of a Hydra Speed
Transmission to act as a brake for Tractor.
Periodically check parking brake for proper
operation and adjust if necessary. See "Trans¬
mission Test" in "Servicing" Section.
1. Tractor may be stopped by depressing neutral
return brake pedal or removing foot from forward/
reverse pedal.
2. Push down on neutral return brake pedal and
engage parking brake.
NOTE: If an emergency stop is required,
quickly depress neutral return brake pedal.
3. I f Tractor has been working hard, allow en¬
gine to operate at idle for a few moments. This will
allow it to cool more quickly and evenly.
4. T urn key to off and remove from Tractor.
CAUTION: If mounted implements
are attached to Tractor, always
lower them to ground before leav¬
ing seat.
TRAVEL SPEEDS
Fig. 12 — Battery
1. Positive Post (+) 3. Negative Post (-)
2. Battery 4. Spark Plug
5. Coil
Tractor has a two-speed rear axle and infinite speed
range. Low speed range is 0 to 3.3 mph forward and 0
to 2.4 mph in reverse. High speed range is from 0 to
6.5 mph and 0 to 4.8 mph in reverse.
MOVING BY HAND
If it is necessary to move Tractor without engine
power, place rear axle shift lever in neutral and
speed control/parking brake lever into upper notch.
Then move Tractor by hand.
IMPORTANT: Never push or tow Tractor with
another vehicle, over 10 mph.
ATTACHING IMPLEMENTS
Tractor may be equipped with a 3-point lift
linkage (Category 0) for mounted implements
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