Snapper 8.5 TP - Manual (Page 11)

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DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVERS
FORWARD LEVER
Engages wheels and tines into forward.
Pulling the drive safety control lever labeled (FORWARD) toward the
handlebar engages the wheels and tines. Releasing the lever stops
the wheels and tines and brings the tiller to a complete stop.
REVERSE LEVER
Engages wheels and tines into reverse.
Pulling the drive safety control lever labeled (REVERSE) toward the
handlebar reverses tiller. Releasing the lever stops the wheels and
tines.
forward lever engaged
reverse lever engaged
reverse lever
ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF BEFORE ADJUSTING
ANY CONTROLS.
EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN
OPERATING ROTOTILLER IN THE REVERSE
DIRECTION.
WARNING !
CAUTION !
DO NOT OPERATE BOTH “FORWARD” AND
“REVERSE” DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVERS AT
THE SAME TIME.
THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED HERE ONLY TO
INTRODUCE THE CONTROLS. DO NOT START THE
ENGINE AT THIS TIME. STARTING AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN ON PAGE 8. PLEASE
READ THIS SECTION AND ALL OPERATING AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING YOUR
TILLER.
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CONTROL LEVERS WILL NOT LOCK IN THE
FORWARD OR REVERSE POSITION.
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DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER WILL NOT
LOCK IN REVERSE.
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RELEASE THE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LE-
VERS OR RELEASE THE REVERSE HANDLE.
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FORWARD DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVERS
AT THE SAME TIME.
Operation
Not
for
Reproduction