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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
 
2.2.2. MOWER BLADE 
1.  With engine running, move engine speed control 
to the Rabbit or “Fast” position.  (IMPORTANT:  On 
42” models, be careful not to move control past 
“Fast” detent, or choke will engage and engine will 
stall.) 
2.  Pull the blade switch out into the “ON” position 
to engage the mower blades. See Figure 2.7. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIGURE 2.7 
 
3.  Release the parking brake. See Figure 2.7. 
 
WARNING 
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP Blades. 
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets 
and hazards before and while backing.
 
 
4.  Move joystick carefully in the desired direction to 
propel the machine. A small movement of the 
joystick can cause the machine to move instantly. 
Move joystick carefully and slowly.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.3 STOPPING 
2.3.1. ENGINE 
1.  Stop engine by turning key to the  “STOP” 
position. See Figure 2.8. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIGURE 2.8 
 
WARNING 
DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running. 
STOP engine. STOP blades. Engage parking brake. 
Remove key. DO NOT park machine on slopes. 
 
2.3.2. WHEEL DRIVE 
1.  Stop motion of riding mower by moving joystick 
to neutral (N) position. See Figure 2.8. 
 
2.3.3. MOWER BLADE 
1. Push the blade switch in to “OFF” position to 
disengage or stop the mower blades. See Figure 2.7.  
 
WARNING 
Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after 
blades have been turned off. DO NOT operate 
machine until blade brake has been repaired and 
functioning properly. Contact your SNAPPER dealer 
for assistance.  
 
2.3.4. PARKING BRAKE 
1.  Manually position joystick in the neutral position. 
2.  Engage parking brake by pushing button at the 
top of lever and then pulling the parking brake lever 
back to the “ON” position. 
3.  Release parking brake by pushing button at the 
top of lever and moving brake lever forward to the 
“OFF” position. Refer Figure. 2.7. 
 
 
 
 
 
TURN KEY 
TO STOP 
POSITION 
MOVE ENGINE 
SPEED CONTROL 
FORWARD, PULL 
BLADE SWITCH 
OUT AND 
RELEASE PARK 
BRAKE