Snapper 2167517BV, P2167517BV, P2167517BVE, WP2167517BV instruction

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, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened.

2.1.2.Check blade control and wheel drive control to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.

BLADE

CONTROL

2.1.6.Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times.

2.2STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE

(Recoil Start Models)

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

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

WHEEL DRIVE

ROPE START HANDLE

BLADE

CONTROL

FIGURE 2.1	ENGINE SPEED
	CONTROL

2.1.3.Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height.

2.1.4.Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the full mark. Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.2.

FIGURE 2.2

2.1.5.Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine Owners Manual for specifications.

CONTROL

IGNITION

KEY

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (SHOWN IN FAST

FIGURE 2.3

2.Push primer bulb 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.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.

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