Snapper S21, SP21, SPV21, SPV21S, SPV21E PRE-START Check List Starting & Operation

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST	2.2 STARTING & OPERATION
Make the following checks and perform the service	2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE
required before each start-up.	1. Push primer button three times to start a cold
2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter	engine. See Figure 2.3. NOTE: The primer should
and covers to make sure all are in place and	not be required to restart a warm engine.
securely tightened.
2.1.2. Check blade control, wheel drive control, and
ground speed control to insure they work freely. See		PRIMER
Figure 2.1.		BUTTON
BLADE		(PUSH 3X)
CONTROL

GROUND SPEED

CONTROL

WHEEL DRIVE	FIGURE 2.3
CONTROL	Pull blade control against handle. See Figure
2.
2.4.
3.	Start Mower:
	Manual Start Models: Pull rope start handle to
	crank engine. See Figure 2.4.

FIGURE 2.1

2.1.3.Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height. Refer to Section ‘Cutting Height Adjustment’.

2.1.4.Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the full mark. Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.2.

FIGURE 2.2

2.1.5.Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine Owners Manual for specifications.

2.1.6.Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times.

SQUEEZE

BLADE

CONTROL

PULL ROPE

START

HANDLE

FIGURE 2.4

Electric Start Models: Insert key into ignition switch, located on right side of handle above rope guide. Turn key to crank engine. See Figure 2.5.

RUN

START

FIGURE 2.5

4.After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth before beginning mower operation.

NOTE: To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade control.

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