Snapper MR216518B, MRP216518B PRE-START Check List, Starting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.1PRE-START CHECK LIST

Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up.

2.1.1.Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened.

2.1.2.Check blade control and wheel drive control to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.

BLADE

CONTROL

WHEEL

DRIVE

CONTROL

2.2STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE

1.Push primer button three times to start a cold engine. See Figure 2.3. NOTE: The primer should not be required to restart a warm engine.

PRIMER BUTTON (PUSH 3X)

FIGURE 2.3

FIGURE 2.1	2.	Pull blade control against handle. See Figure
	2.4.
2.1.3. Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height.	3.	Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
2.1.4. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring
level up to the full mark. Refer to Engine Owner’s		BLADE
Manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.2.		CONTROL

ROPE START

HANDLE

FIGURE 2.4

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.

4.After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.

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

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