Section 2 - Operating Instructions; Pre-Start Checklist; Starting & Stopping Engine & Blade - Snapper 215012, 215014, R215012, N21512, NR215012, FR215012, FR215014, P216012, EP216012, NP216012, RP215012, RP216012, RP215012T2, FRP2 Operator's Manual

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 PRE-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.
RECYCLING MODEL SHOWN
(ROPE START MOUNTED ON
RIGHT SIDE OF HANDLE)
BLADE
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.
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.
WHEEL DRIVE
CONTROL
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.
2.2 STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE
(Primer Models)
1. Move engine speed control to the "Fast" (Rabbit)
position. See Figure 2.3.
NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the
blade control.
BLADE
CONTROL
WHEEL
DRIVE
CONTROL
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
(SHOWN IN FAST
POSITION)
2. Push primer button three times to start a cold
engine. NOTE: Do not use primer button to start
warm engine.
3. Pull blade control against handle.
4. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
5. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
6
CATCHER MODEL SHOWN
(ROPE START MOUNTED
ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDLE)
FIGURE 2.3