Snapper EFRP216516TV PRE-START Check List, Starting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade

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.

RECYCLING MODEL SHOWN (ROPE START MOUNTED ON RIGHT SIDE OF HANDLE)

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

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.

CATCHER MODEL SHOWN (ROPE START MOUNTED ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDLE)

BLADE

CONTROL

BLADE

WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL

CONTROL

FIGURE 2.1

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.

WHEEL

DRIVE

CONTROL

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (SHOWN IN CHOKE POSITION)

FIGURE 2.3

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

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.

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