Snapper SPE131KW, SPE361, SPE481 PRE-START Check List, Starting & Operating

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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.4 PRE-START CHECK LIST

Make the following checks and perform the services as required before each start-up:

1.If required, make cutting height adjustments. Refer to Section “CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT”.

2.Check tires and add air as needed to bring pressure to 25 psi in front and 12-15 psi in rear tires.

3.Check Guards, Deflector, and Belt Covers to make sure all are in place and secure.

4.Check Condition of Cutter Deck Belt(s). If dam- aged, replace before operating machine. Refer to Section “CUTTER DECK BELT REMOVAL”.

5.Clean Interior and Exterior Surfaces of cutting deck and clean Engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep Engine air intake screens and cooling fins clear at all times.

6.Check Engine Oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to (but not over) the FULL mark. (Refer to Engine manual for oil specifications).

7.Add Fuel to tank after pushing the Mower outside where fumes can be dissipated. Make sure Fuel Tank Cap is tightened after refueling. (Refer to Engine manual for fuel specifications).

NOTE: DO NOT add fuel while engine is running or hot. Use fresh, clean, lead-free gasoline. DO NOT use gasoline that has been stored for long periods. Leaded gasoline or gasohol is NOT recommended.

3. Place Transmission Shift Lever in NEUTRAL(N) position. See Figure 3.3.

TRANSMISSION

SHIFT LEVER

FIGURE 3.3

4.Pull Blade Clutch Switch rearward to the OFF position. See Figure 3.4.

3.5 STARTING & OPERATING

3.5.1. ENGINE: START ENGINE AS FOLLOWS:

1.Turn Fuel Shut-Off Valve ON. See Figure 3.2.

2.Squeeze both Traction Levers toward the Handle while pulling right and left Traction Locks rearward until BOTH Traction Levers are LOCKED in the Traction Locked position. See Figure 3.2.

RIGHT HAND

TRACTION

LEVER

TRACTION LOCK

SHOWN IN TRACTION

LOCKED POSITION

FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE SHOWN IN CLOSED POSITION (ROTATE HANDLE 90 DEGREES TO OPEN)

FIGURE 3.2

BLADE

CLUTCH

SWITCH

SHOWN IN OFF

POSITION

FIGURE 3.4

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