Snapper RP2167517BVE PRE-START Check List, Starting & Operation Engine & Blade, Primer Models

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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

ENGINE SPEED

FIGURE 2.1CONTROL

2.1.3.Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height.

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.

2.2STARTING & OPERATION

2.2.1.ENGINE & BLADE

(Primer Models)

1. Move engine speed control to the "Fast" (Rabbit)

position. See Figure 2.3.

IMPORTANT: Certain models do not have a separate engine speed control. These models have a fixed non-adjustable engine speed. Proceed to step 2 and prime engine to start.

NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control.

ROPE START

HANDLEBLADE

CONTROL

IGNITION

KEY

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (SHOWNIN FAST POSITION)

FIGURE 2.3

2. Push primer button three times to start a cold engine. NOTE: The primer should not be required to restart a warm engine. See Figure 2.4

3. Pull blade control against handle.

4. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.

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

PRIMER

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

FIGURE 2.4

fins clear at all

times.

 

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Contents Engine Designation Series Designation Engine Horse Power 8NAPPERo McDonough, GA., 30253 U.S.AImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Speed BriggsEngine ControlPRE-START Check List Starting & Operation Engine & BladePrimer Models Starting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade Propelling MowerStopping Handle Height Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentRecycling Operation On NextInstallation of Grass Catcher Slide Closure Type Removing and Dumping Grass CatcherComponents immediately Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OIL IntroductionImportant Drain fuel tank before tipping machine Important Drain fuel tank before tipping mower. do Service -ANNUALLYStorage Procedure Check Mower BladeBlade Sharpening Mower Blade ReplacementStandard Blade Wear Limit 1.A. Ninja Blade Wear LimitWheel Drive Control Adjustment Drive Spring Repair/Replacement Driven and Drive Disc ServiceCleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc Driven Disc AdjustmentReplacing Rubber Driven Disc Repair & Adjustments Replacement Of Bearing On Pulley End Hex Shaft Belt ServiceEngine Drive Belt Replacement Stretch Type Belts Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement Pulley PositionImportant 1 The square shoulder of the drive Battery Testing Battery Service NEW Battery PreparationBattery Storage Syringe Hydrometer Digital VoltmeterTroubleshooting Service Performed Each USE HRS MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PartsHRS HRS HRS Season Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyVs.DIRT Cost YOU Money That dirt willCheck OIL Level Before Each START-UP Starting Check UST Spark plugSnapper Product Registration Form Page Page Page Steel Deck Walk Behind Mowers Series Snapper McDonough, GA., 30253 U.S.A

RP2167517BVE specifications

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