Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service required before each
3.1.1.Check guards, chutes, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened.
3.1.2.Check auger control to insure it works freely. See Figure 3.1.
AUGER
CONTROL
ENGAGE AND
DISENGAGE AUGER
CONTROL TO INSURE
PROPER OPERATION
FIGURE 3.1
3.1.3.Check chute operation. Rotate chute to insure smooth rotation throughout its range.
STANDARD FLUID MEASUREMENT (32:1 Ratio)
GASOLINE | 2 CYCLE OIL |
(Gallons, US) | (Ounces) |
0.25 | 1.00 |
0.50 | 2.00 |
0.75 | 3.00 |
1.00 | 4.00 |
1.25 | 5.00 |
1.50 | 6.00 |
2.00 | 8.00 |
METRIC FLUID MEASUREMENT (32:1 Ratio)
GASOLINE | 2 CYCLE OIL |
(Liters) | (Cubic Centimeters) |
0.50 | 15.63 |
1.00 | 31.26 |
1.50 | 46.88 |
2.00 | 62.50 |
2.50 | 78.15 |
3.00 | 93.75 |
4.00 | 125.00 |
FIGURE 3.2
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WARNING
Use approved fuel container. DO NOT smoke near open fuel container. DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors or when engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before refilling. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run engine indoors.
3.1.4.Mix fresh, good quality unleaded gasoline and SNAPPER
3.1.5.Add premix fuel to tank after pushing the machine outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine Owners Manual for specifications.
3.1.6.Check auger housing, must be free of all obstructions. Clean engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, etc.
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