Snapper S211, SP211, SPV211, SPV211S, SPV211E Operating Instructions, PRE-START Check List

SQUEEZE BLADE CONTROL

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 ground speed control to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.

BLADE

CONTROL

GROUND SPEED

CONTROL

WHEEL DRIVE

CONTROL

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.

2.2STARTING & OPERATION

2.2.1.ENGINE & BLADE

1.Push primer button three times to start a cold

engine. See Figure 2.3. NOTE: The primer should not be required to restart a warm engine.

PRIMER BUTTON (PUSH 3X)

FIGURE 2.3

2.Pull blade control against handle. See Figure 2.4.

3.Start Mower:

Manual Start Models: Pull rope start handle to crank engine. See Figure 2.4.

PULL ROPE

START

HANDLE

FIGURE 2.4

Electric Start Models: Insert key into ignition switch, located on right side of handle above rope guide. Turn key to crank engine. See Figure 2.5.

RUN

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.

START

FIGURE 2.5

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

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

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