Snapper SMI I924RX MS B&S 24 (CE), SMI I924EX B&S 24 (CE) manual Operation, Starting the Engine

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Operation

Operation

STARTING THE ENGINE

1.Check the oil level. See the Engine Manual How to Check/Add Oil section

2.Make sure equipment drive controls are disengaged.

3.Push the stop switch to the on position (A, Figure 3).

A

Figure 3. On/Stop Switch

A.On/Stop Switch Selector

4.Insert the engine key (A, Figure 4) into the engine key slot and push fully in to the RUN position.

5.Turn the choke knob (B) fully clockwise if engine is cold.

Note: Do not use the choke to start a warm engine.

6. Push the primer button (C) two times.

Note: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine.

C

B

A

Figure 4. Safety Key, Choke, and Primer Button

A.Safety Key

B.Choke Control Knob

C.Primer Button

7.Rewind Start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (A, Figure 5). Pull the starter cord handle slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.

WARNING

Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your hand and arm toward the engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result. When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.

A

Figure 5. Rewind Start

A. Starter Cord Handle

Note: If the engine does not start after three attempts, see the Engine Manual Troubleshooting section.

8.Electric Start: First connect the extension cord to the power cord receptacle and then into a wall receptacle. If additional extension cord is required, make sure it is 3-wire.

WARNING

If the extension cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person to avoid to avoid a hazard.

9. Electric Start: Depress the push button (A, Figure 6). After you start the engine, first disconnect the extension cord from the wall receptacle and then from the power cord receptacle (B).

A

B

Figure 6. Electric Start

A.Starter Push Button

B.Power Cord Receptacle

CAUTION

To extend the life of the starter, use short starting cycles (five seconds maximum.) Wait one minute between starting cycles.

Note: If the engine does not start after three attempts, see the Engine Manual Troubleshooting section.

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