Snapper WRPS216517B, WRPS216517BE PRE-START Check List, Primer Models Electric Start

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.

CHECK

BLADE

CONTROL

CHECK

WHEEL

DRIVE

CONTROL

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.

2.1.6.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.

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 is turned to “START”, the engine will crank over but 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 RUN

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.

CATCHER MODEL SHOWN (ROPE START MOUNTED ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDLE)

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (SHOWN IN FAST POSITION)

FIGURE 2.3

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