Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST

2.2 STARTING & OPERATION

Make the following checks and perform the service

2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE

required before each start-up.

1. Push primer button three times to start a cold

2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter

engine. See Figure 2.3. NOTE: The primer should

and covers to make sure all are in place and

not be required to restart a warm engine.

securely tightened.

 

2.1.2.Check blade control, wheel drive control, and

ground speed control to insure they work freely. See

PRIMER

Figure 2.1.

BUTTON

 

(PUSH 3X)

BLADE

 

CONTROL

 

GROUND SPEED

 

CONTROL

 

WHEEL DRIVE

FIGURE 2.3

 

CONTROL

Pull blade control against handle. See Figure

2.

2.4.

3.

Start Mower:

 

Pull rope start handle to crank engine. See

 

Figure 2.4.

FIGURE 2.1

2.1.3.Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height. Refer to Section ‘Cutting Height Adjustment’.

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.

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.

SQUEEZE

BLADE

CONTROL

PULL ROPE

START

HANDLE

FIGURE 2.4

4.After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth before beginning mower operation.

NOTE: To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade control.

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Snapper ESPV21, ESPV21S Operating Instructions, PRE-START Check List Starting & Operation, Engine & Blade

ESPV21, ESPV21S specifications

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