Starting Engine; Stopping Engine - Snapper 1696628 Operator's Manual

Starting Engine

WARNING:
Be sure no one other than the operator
is standing near the lawn mower while starting
engine or operating mower. Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any moving parts on
engine and lawn mower.
WARNING:
Rapid retraction of the starter cord
(kickback) will pull your hand and arm toward the
engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones,
fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
WARNING:
Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can
cause severe burns or death.
• Ensure that the spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner
are in place and secured.
• Do not crank the engine with spark plug removed.
• Check the oil level.
1. Insert plastic electric starter push key (if equipped) into
starter housing located on the right side of upper handle
until it snaps in place.
2. Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control
against upper handle. See Figure 5-1.
3. Recoil Start: Holding these two handles together firmly,
grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid,
continuous, full arm stroke. See Figure 5-1. Keeping a firm
grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly.
Repeat until engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time
slowly.
Electric Start (If Equipped): Push the electric starter push
key to start the engine. See Figure 5-1.
NOTE: Electric starter is equipped with an internal
circuit breaker. If unit fails to start when starter button
is depressed, wait one minute for breaker to reset, then
attempt to start again.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, go to
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or call 1-800-233-3723 (in USA).

Stopping Engine

1. Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
2. Remove electric starter push key (if equipped) if mower is
to be left unattended, stored, or serviced. To remove key,
grasp the key's top push button and pull it straight up and
out. Keep key in a safe place out of the reach of children.
WARNING:
Wait for the blade to stop completely
before performing any work on the mower or to
remove the grass catcher.
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Figure 5-1
Engage the right, the left, or
both the right and left control
levers to propel the mower.
Figure 5-2
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects
which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could
be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause
serious personal injury to the operator and others.
1. Once the engine is running and while continuing to hold
the blade control down, squeeze either (or both) drive
controls against the upper handle to propel mower.
See Figure 5-2.
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