Snapper P216012TV, FRP216012TV, EFRP216012TV, EFRP216512TV, EFRP216516TV

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE

On 4-cycle engines with an oil level plug, don’t be fooled onto thinking the engine has sufficient lubricating oil if you can see “some” oil in the opening – the level should always be brought up to the point of overflowing at the top of the fill hole.

Change oil at regular intervals using a high quality oil such as Snapper’s small engine formulated 4-cycle engine oil. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for oil details.

1.	Engine Oil	To full level (4-cycle).
		Properly mixed with gas
		(2- cycle).
2.	Air Cleaner	Clean and properly serviced.
		Full fresh clean gasoline.
3.		Fuel TankFuel valve open.
		Cap vent open.
		Inline filter clean.
4.	Choke	Operating properly.
5.	Primer (on	Used properly.
	some engines)
6.	Safety Interlock	In proper position.
	Switches	All wires properly connected.
7.	Switch & Blade	Switch On.
	Control	Blade control properly
		positioned on walk mower.
8.	Spark Plug	Wire connected.
		Good connection.
9.	Throttle Control	Start Position.
10.	Blade	Properly installed and
		torqued.	Sharpened.
11.	Muffler	Good condition.
		Not clogged.
		Grass & leaves cleaned away.

On 2-cycle engines, lubrication must be provided by an exact mixture of gasoline and 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. A 2-cycle engine that is mistakenly run on straight gasoline will be ruined in less than 5 minutes! If you keep straight gasoline in addition to pre-mixed 2-cycle engine fuel, be sure the containers are clearly marked to avoid mix-up.

Snapper 2-cycle engines require a 32 to 1 mixture of gasoline and BIA certified TC-W oil such as Snapper’s 2-cycle engine oil. Many of the 2-cycle engine oils on the market today make fantastic claims, but for the best performance and long engine life, always use Snapper 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix the fuel and always shake the container before filling the tank.

Read and follow all safety instructions in safety booklets and manuals.

Keep in mind that dirt is your engine’s enemy #1 both internally and externally! Internally, dirt will quickly ruin an engine and externally it will cause overheating and resulting internal damages. Damage caused by improper lubrication, poor air cleaner service or overheating due to dirt cannot be covered under warranty.

It only takes a few moments to service the engine (and equipment) on a routine basis but the rewards will be a quick starting, responsive engine that will provide long satisfactory service with minimum maintenance cost. The pre-start checklist in the next column and instructions in your Snapper Operator’s Manual are designated to help you keep your Snapper in top operating condition with minimum effort!

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