SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.2 PRE-START CHECK LIST

Make the following checks and perform the services as required before each start-up:

1.If required, make cutting height adjustments. Refer to Section “CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT”.

2.Check tires and add air as needed to bring pressure to 25 psi in front and 12-15 psi in rear tires.

3.Check Guards, Deflector, and Belt Covers to make sure all are in place and secure.

4.Check Condition of Blade Deck Belt. If damaged, replace before operating machine. Refer to Section

“DECK BELT ADJUSTMENT & REPLACEMENT”.

5.Clean Interior and Exterior Surfaces of cutting deck and clean Engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep Engine air intake screens and cooling fins clear at all times.

6.Check Engine Oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to (but not over) the FULL mark. (Refer to Engine manual for oil specifications).

7.Add Fuel to tank after pushing the Mower outside where fumes can be dissipated. Make sure Fuel Tank Cap is tightened after refueling. (Refer to Engine manual for fuel specifications).

NOTE: DO NOT add fuel while engine is running or hot. Use fresh, clean, lead-free gasoline. DO NOT use gasoline that has been stored for long periods. Leaded gasoline or gasohol is NOT recommended.

3.3 STARTING ENGINE

1.Turn Fuel Shut-Off Valve ON. See Figure 3.9.

CLOSED (OFF)

OPEN (ON)

FIGURE 3.9

2.Lock Traction Levers by squeezing both Traction Levers against the handle grips while pushing right and left Traction Locks forward until BOTH Traction Levers are in the locked position. See Figure 3.10.

IMPORTANT! Always make sure that both left and right Traction Locks are in the same position before moving or releasing Traction Levers.

PUSH

TRACTION LEVER

TRACTION

SHOWN IN LOCKED

LOCK

POSITION

FORWARD

 

SQUEEZE

TRACTION

LEVER

FIGURE 3.10

3.Move Transmission Shift Lever into NEUTRAL (N) position. See Figure 3.11.

FIGURE 3.11

4.Push Blade Clutch Switch down to the ‘OFF’ position. See Figure 3.12.

PUSH SWITCH KNOB DOWN

FIGURE 3.12

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Snapper SGV13321KW important safety instructions PRE-START Check List, Starting Engine, Deck Belt Adjustment & Replacement

SGV13321KW specifications

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