SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS | |||
3.1 |
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Make the following checks and perform the services as | Use approved fuel container. DO NOT smoke near | ||
open fuel container. DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors or | |||
required before each |
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| when engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at | ||
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IMPORTANT: Before starting your SNAPPER Pro | least ten minutes before refilling. Wipe off any | ||
Hydro machine, the hydraulic reservoir and engine | spilled fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run | ||
MUST be filled to the proper level with oil. | engine indoors. | ||
3.1.1. HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR: Use SAE 10W- | 7. Add fuel to tank after pushing the machine outside | ||
30 oil. Fill reservoir with oil until the level comes to | where FUMES can be dissipated. Make sure Fuel | ||
within | Tank Cap is tightened after refueling. (Refer to | ||
Check on level surface with engine off. See Figure 3.1. | Engine Owner’s Manual for Fuel specifications). | ||
OIL FILL | 3.1.3. BEFORE OPERATING | ||
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| Be thoroughly familiar with ALL controls and know how | |
to use them before operating the mower. Know beforehand how to STOP the Traction Drive Wheel Motors, Mower Blades and Engine in preparation for a possible emergency.
HYDRAULIC OIL | IMPORTANT: FLUID LEVEL MUST | |
RESERVOIR | ||
BE ABOVE TOP OF BAFFLE. | ||
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| RESERVOIR CAPACITY IS ONE (1) | |
| GALLON. DO NOT OVERFILL. |
FIGURE 3.1
3.1.2.ENGINE OIL: Add oil as needed to bring up to, but not over, the FULL mark. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for oil specifications.
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 tires and
3.Check Guards, Deflectors and Belt Covers to make sure all are in place and secure.
4.Check condition of Cutter Deck Belt(s). If damaged, replace before operating machine. Refer to Section
“CUTTER DECK BELT REMOVAL”.
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 Reservoir and add oil as needed to bring level up to but not over the FULL mark. (Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for oil specifications).
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