Snapper P216012E 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.

BLADE

CONTROL

CATCHER MODEL

WHEEL	SHOWN (ROPE START
DRIVE
	MOUNTED ON LEFT
CONTROL
	SIDE OF HANDLE)
	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.

2.1.7.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

(Primer Models) (Electric Start)

When the ignition key (Electric Start Switch) is turned to “START”, the engine will not crank and will not start unless the blade control is engaged!

1.Move engine speed control to the “Fast” (Rabbit) position. See Figure 2.3.

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

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

3.Pull blade control against handle.

4.Turn key to the start position until engine starts. See Figure 2.3.

NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does not start, release the key and attempt starting again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds.

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

TURN KEY SWITCH TO

START POSITION

PULL BLADE

CONTROL UP AGAINST HANDLE

FIGURE 2.2

2.1.5.The battery should be removed from its carton and filled with electrolyte. See Section on Battery Service for battery preparation.

2.1.6.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.

CATCHER MODEL SHOWN	ENGINE SPEED
(ROPE START MOUNTED	CONTROL (SHOWN
ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDLE)	IN FAST POSITION)

FIGURE 2.3

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