Snapper ZM5201M EN - Manual (Page 12)

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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1.
Adjust cutting height as desired to any position,
using deck lift lever. See Figure 2.8.
NOTE: The engine does not have to be running to adjust
cutting height.
FIGURE 2.8
2.4 OPERATION- MOTION CONTROLS
2.4.1. DRIVING MACHINE
1. Start engine. Release parking brake.
2. Move motion control (joystick) gently and with
caution in desired direction:
FORWARD- Move control forward.
REVERSE- Move control to the rear.
LEFT TURN- Move control towards left.
RIGHT TURN- Move control towards right.
ZERO RADIUS TURN- Move control diagonally
from neutral in desired direction. See Figure 2.9.
FIGURE 2.9
WARNING
DO NOT make turns at high speed. Slow machine
motion. Move motion control lever gently and with
caution. DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or
direction.
2.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE
1. Return motion control lever (joystick) to
neutral.
IMPORTANT: Operator must use hand assistance
to bring motion control lever to the neutral position.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Push blade switch in to “OFF” blades
disengaged position.
4. Stop engine. Move engine speed control
to turtle “SLOW” position. Turn key to
stop position.
5. Remove key.
WARNING
DO NOT park the machine on slopes. DO NOT leave
machine with engine running. Stop engine. Stop
blades. Engage parking brake. Remove key.
REARWARD
MOVEMENT
LEFT TURN
FORWARD
MOVEMENT
RIGHT
TURN
DECK LIFT LEVER SHOWN
IN HIGH CUTTING HEIGHT
POSITION