Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

6. Air Filter – Single Cylinder Engine

Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.

a. Change air filter. Pull up and rotate the air cleaner latch to remove cleaner cover. See Figure 3.5.

IMPORTANT: When cover is removed, you are viewing the carburetor side of the air filter, which will appear clean. Remove filter and pre-cleaner for inspection.

AIR CLEANER

LATCH

AIR CLEANER

COVER

FIGURE 3.5

b. Refer to engine owner's manual for cleaning and service instructions. Remove and clean engine air pre-cleaner. Remove and replace engine air cleaner. See Figure 3.6. Install pre- cleaner and air cleaner per engine owner’s manual.

AIR PRE-

CLEANER

AIR CLEANER

FIGURE 3.6

c. Reinstall air cleaner cover. Insert tabs located at the bottom of the cover into corresponding slots in engine cover. Position cover and engage latch over cover and rotate and push down to lock.

3.3.2.SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS This machine is equipped with an electrical safety interlock system that is provided for the safety of the operator and others. All safety devices must be in place and functioning properly before operating the machine. Perform the following interlock system checks periodically during the operating season. Contact your authorized Snapper dealer if you have questions.

WARNING

DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock or safety device is not in place and functioning properly. DO NOT attempt to defeat, modify or remove any safety device.

ENGINE MUST NOT START IF:

1)Clutch/Brake Pedal not fully depressed OR,

2)Blade Switch in the “ON” blades engaged position.

ENGINE SHOULD START IF:

1)Blade Switch in the “OFF” blades disengaged position AND,

2)Clutch/Brake Pedal fully depressed.

ENGINE MUST BEGIN TO STOP IF:

1)Operator rises off of seat with Blade Switch in “ON” blades engaged position OR,

2)Operator rises off of seat with Clutch/Brake Pedal not fully depressed.

IMPORTANT: Engine will continue to run if Operator becomes seated prior to engine coming to a complete stop. To restart the blades, first move the Blade Switch to the “OFF” position and then back to the “ON” position. After coming to a complete stop, the blade switch must be moved to the “OFF” position and the Clutch/Brake Pedal fully depressed before engine can be restarted. Engine and blades must come to a complete stop within 5 seconds after the operator rises off the seat or the blade switch is moved to the “OFF” position.

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Snapper LT180H42IBV2, LT200H42IBV2, LT200H48IBV2 Air Filter Single Cylinder Engine, Engine Must not Start if
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