Snapper EP217019BV important safety instructions Operating Instructions, Pre-Start Check List

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, wheel drive control, and engine speed control to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.

BLADE

CONTROL

WHEEL

DRIVE

CONTROL

ENGINE

SPEED

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

1.Move engine speed control to “Fast” (Rabbit) position. See Figure 2.4 and “FAMILIARIZATION”.

2.Push primer bulb three times to start a cold engine. See Figure 2.3. NOTE: Primer should not be required to restart a hot engine.

PRIMER

FIGURE 2.3

FIGURE 2.1

2.1.3.Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height. Refer to Section “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS –

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT”.

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

2.1.5.Add fuel to tank. See Figure 2.2. Fuel mower outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine Owners Manual for fuel specifications.

OIL FILL/

DIPSTICK

FUEL

FILL

FIGURE 2.2

3.Pull blade control against handle.

4.Pull rope start handle to crank engine.

BLADE

CONTROL

ROPE

START

HANDLEENGINE SPEED

CONTROL

FIGURE 2.4

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

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

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