Snapper WP216517B Operating Instructions, 2.2STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE, Figure

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.2STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE

(Choke Models)

1.Move fuel shut off valve to the "ON" position. See Figure 2.5.

NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control.

FIGURE 2.5

2.Move engine speed control to the "Choke" position. See Figure 2.6.

MOVE TO

CHOKE

POSITION

ENGINE

SPEED

CONTROL

FIGURE 2.6

3.Pull blade control against handle.

4.Pull rope start handle to crank engine.

5.After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.

2.2.2.ENGINE & BLADE

(Electric Start Models)

When the ignition key (Electric Start Switch) is turned to "START", the engine will not crank and will not start unless the blade control is engaged!

1.Move engine speed control to the "Fast" (Rabbit) position. See Figure 2.3.

2.Push primer button three times to start a cold engine. NOTE: Primer should not be required to restart a hot engine.

3.Pull blade control against handle.

4.Turn key to the start position until engine starts. See Figure 2.3.

NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does not start, release the key and attempt starting again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds.

5.After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.

2.2.3.PROPELLING MOWER

(Self Propelled Models Only)

1.Start engine. Refer to Section "Starting & Operation".

2.Move ground speed control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.7.

3.Move wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is moving by changing position of the ground speed control. See Figure 2.7.

GROUND

SPEED

CONTROL

SHOWN IN

FIRST/SLOW

WHEEL

DRIVE

CONTROL

FIGURE 2.7

2.3STOPPING

Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade

control. Stop forward motion of mower by releasing the wheel drive control.