Primary Maintenance - Snapper 2167517BV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
On 4-cyle engines with an oil level plug,
don't be fooled into thinking the engine has
sufficient lubricating oii if you can see "some"
oil in the opening - the level should always be
brought up to the point of overflowing at the
top of the fill hole.
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On 2-cycle engines, lubrication must be
provided by an exact mixture of gasoline
and 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil A 2-cycle
engine that Is misfakenly run on straight
gasoline will be ruined in less than 5
minutesl If you keep straight gasoline In
addlUon to pre-mixed 2-cycle engine fuel,
be sure the containers are clearly marked
to avoid mix-up.
Snapper 2-cycle engines require a 32 to 1
mixture of gasoline and BIA certified TC-W
oil such as Snapper's 2-cycle engine o11.
Many of the 2-cycle engine otis on the
market today make fantastic claims, but for
the best performance and long engine life,
always usa Snapper 2-cycle oil Pre-mix
the fuel and always shake the container
before filling the tank.
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Change oil at regular Intervals using a a high
quality oil such as Snapper's small engine
formulated 4-cycle engine oil Refer to the
engine owner's manual for oil details.
STARTING CHECK LIST
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Fuel Tank
Choke
Primer (on
some engines)
Safety Inter- •
lock Switches •
Switch &
Blade Control •
8. Spark plug •
9. Throttle
control
10. Blade •
11.
Muffler
To full level (4-cycle)
Properly mixed with gas
(2 cycle)
Clean and properly serviced
Full fresh clean gasoline
Fuel valve open
Cap vent open
lnline filter clean
Operating properly
Used properly
In proper position
All wires properly connected
Switch On
Blade control properly
positioned on walk mower
Wlra connected
Good connectlon
Start posltlon
Properly Installed and
torqued
Sharpened
Good condition
Not clogged
Grass & leaves cleaned away
Read and follow all safety
Instructions in safety book-
lets and manuals.
Keep in mind that dirt Is your engine's enemy
#1 both Internally and externallyl Internally,
dirt will quickly ruin an engine and externally
It will cause overheating and resulting Internal
Damage caused by Improper lubrl-
poor air cleaner service or overheating
due to dirt cannot be covered under warranty.
It only takes a few moments to service the
engine (and equipment) on a routine basis
but the rewards will be a quick starting, re-
sponsive engine that will provide long
satisfactory service with minimum maintenance
cosL The prestart checklist In the next column
and Instructions In your Snapper Operator's
Manual are designated to help you keep your
Snapper In top operating condition with
minimum effortl
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