Snapper Starting Controls, Starting the Engine, Units with Optional Electric Start, Manual Start

Operation

STARTING CONTROLS

G

F

B

See Figure 1for the following instructions.

E

A

Units with Optional Electric Start

A. Electric Start Button - The Electric Start Button

C

(A) activates an electric starter mounted to the

D

engine, eliminating the need to pull the starter han-

dle. The Electric Start Button operates on 120 Volts

AC, which is provided by connection to the extension

cord provided with units equipped with this feature.

Connect this extension cord ONLY to a properly

grounded 3 prong electrical outlet.

Manual Start

B. Fuel Valve - The fuel valve (B) is located under the

fuel tank. It is used to turn the fuel supply off for out-

Figures 1. Engine Controls

of-season storage.

A. Electric Start Button

C. Starter Handle - The starter handle (C) connects to a

B. Fuel Valve

starter cord to manually start the engine. Pulling

C. Starter Handle

starter handle rapidly spins the engine crankshaft,

D. Primer Button

cycles the engine, and generates the spark neces-

E. Throttle Lever

sary for starting the engine.

F. Engine Key

G. Choke Knob

the SLOW position only for warming the engine, or to

4. Turn the choke knob (G) fully clockwise if engine is

help prevent snow/ice freeze-up when shutting the

cold. (Do not choke a warm engine.)

unit down for the day.

5. Push the primer button (D) two times if engine is cold.

F. Engine Key - The engine key (F) prevents the

(Do not prime a warm engine.)

engine from being started by unauthorized individu-

6. Engine Mounted Electric Start: Press the starter

als. The key must be fully inserted into the key slot

button to crank the engine.

for the unit to start. The key is also used to stop the

Manual Start: Pull starter handle (C) rapidly to start

engine by pulling the key out of the key slot.

the engine. Do not allow the starter handle to snap

G. Choke Knob - The choke knob (G) adjusts the

back—let the starter rope rewind slowly—while keep-

air/fuel mixture, and is used to help start a cold

ing a firm grip on the starter handle.

engine by providing a richer mixture. Once the engine

7. As the engine starts and begins to operate evenly,

is warm and running smoothly, the choke knob

turn the choke knob (G) slowly counter-clockwise to

should be set to the off position to provide a normal

the OFF position, and set the Throttle Lever to

air/fuel mix.

SLOW. If the engine falters, turn the choke knob

clockwise until the engine runs smoothly, and let it

STARTING THE ENGINE

run briefly before returning the choke to the OFF

position.