Snapper 8246, 9266, 9266E, E9266, 11306, E11306 Operating Instructions, Move Control To “Stop”

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.2STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING (RECOIL START MODELS)

2.2.6. STOPPING - ENGINE, AUGER & WHEEL

DRIVE

Stop the auger/impeller and wheel drive by releasing the auger/impeller and wheel drive control levers. Stop the engine by moving the engine speed control to the stop position or removing the key from the switch. Always remove key from key switch before leaving machine unattended. See Figure 2.7.

MOVE CONTROL TO “STOP”

2.2.7. ENGINE

1.Turn fuel shut off valve to the “ON” position. Refer to Figure 2.3.

2.Insert key into ignition switch. See Figure 2.8.

3.Connect the power cord to the starter switch box on the engine, then plug the other end into 120 volt AC receptacle.

4.Move choke control to the choke, “ON” position. See Figure 2.8.

IMPORTANT: Stop the auger/impeller and wheel drive by releasing the auger/impeller and wheel drive control levers. Stop the engine by moving the engine speed control to the stop position or removing the key from the switch.

5.Move engine speed control to the “FAST” position. See Figure 2.8.

6.Push primer button three times to start a cold engine. NOTE: Do not use primer button to start warm engine.

7.Push the electric starter button. DO NOT hold button for more than 20 seconds to avoid damaging the starting motor. See Figure 2.8.

8.After engine starts, move the choke control to the no choke “OFF” position. Allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.

9.Disconnect power cord from AC receptacle. Disconnect power cord from machine and remove cord from area where machine will be in operation.

REMOVE

START

PLUG INTO

HERE

KEY

FIGURE 2.7

2.2STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING (ELECTRIC START MODELS)

WARNING

DO NOT use an electrical extension cord that is damaged. A damaged electrical extension cord could cause a shock or fire. Thoroughly inspect electrical extension cord before using machine. If cord is damaged, do not use and do not operate machine. Replace damaged cord immediately. Contact your Snapper service dealer for assistance. To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use having

acord type: SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW- A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.

BUTTON

PUSH PRIMER

THREE TIMES

CONNECT

EXTENSION

CORD

	MOVE ENGINE
	SPEED CONTROL
	TO “FAST”
MOVE	INSERT KEY
CHOKE TO
THE “ON”
POSITION	FIGURE 2.8

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