Snapper YZ18425BVE, YZ20485BVE Operating Instructions, PRE-START Check List

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 tires and add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 P.S.I. in front and 12 P.S.I. in rear tires.

2.1.2.Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened.

2.1.3.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 2.1.

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK

SAFE LEVEL

AREA

FIGURE 2.1

2.1.4.Check Blade switch to insure it works freely. Switch is pulled “OUT” into the “ON” position for blade engagement or pushed back “IN” into the “OFF” position for blade disengagement. See Figure 2.2. IMPORTANT: Disengagement stops the blades rotation.

PULL “OUT”

TO ENGAGE

BLADE

SWITCH

PUSH “IN” TO

DISENGAGE

FIGURE 2.2

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

2.1.6.Add fuel to tank of the SCRAMBLER outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Refer to engine owner’s manual for fuel specifications. Make sure fuel filler cap is tight and vent is open after refueling. See Figure 2.3. Open fuel valve located in fuel line.

FUEL FILLER CAP

WITH VENT.

TIGHTEN CAP AND

OPEN VENT AFTER

REFUELING.

FIGURE 2.3

IMPORTANT: To roll the machine without the engine running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps must be released. Tilt seat up and move control lever down to release pressure. NOTE: Control lever must be in the “UP” position to drive machine. See Figure 2.4.

DO NOT USE CONTROL TO RELEASE PRESSURE AND COAST DOWN SLOPES. RELEASE PRESSURE ONLY WHEN MACHINEMOTIONCANBECONTROLLEDANDENGINEOFF.

MOVE CONTROL

LEVER UP TO

DRIVE MACHINE

CONTROL

LEVER

BATTERY

MOVE CONTROL LEVER

DOWN TO ROLL MACHINE

FIGURE 2.4

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