Snapper SX5200R, SX5200E Operating Instructions, 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 2.00

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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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, chutes, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened.

2.1.2.Check auger control to insure it works freely. Engage and disengage auger control to insure proper engagement. See Figure 2.1.

ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE AUGER

CONTROL TO INSURE PROPER

OPERATION

AUGER

CONTROL

FIGURE 2.1

2.1.3.Check chute operation. Rotate chute to insure smooth rotation throughout its range.

STANDARD FLUID MEASUREMENT (32:1 Ratio)

GASOLINE

2 CYCLE OIL

(Gallons)

(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 2.2

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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.

2.1.4.Mix fresh, good quality unleaded gasoline and SNAPPER 2-cycle engine oil or equivalent. Mix fuel and oil to a 32:1 ratio. See Figure 2.2.

2.1.5.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.

2.1.6.Check auger housing, must be free of all obstructions. Clean engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, etc.

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