Section 2 - Operating Instructions; Pre-Start Checklist; Operator's Seat Adjustment - Snapper E281022BE, E281222BE, E331522KVE Safety Instructions & 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 tires and add or release air as needed
to bring pressure to 12 psi in front and 12 psi in rear
tires.
2.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make
sure all are in place and securely tightened.
2.1.3. 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 2.1.
2.1.4. Check blade control to insure it works freely.
If blade pedals are depressed, blade lever can be
moved manually from "ON" to "OFF" to stop
blade.
2.1.5. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc.
Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at
all times.
2.1.6. Check Reverse Lockout Mechanism. With
blade pedals depressed, shift lever must not go into
reverse.
2.1.7. Add fuel to tank after pushing the Rear Engine
Rider outside where fumes can dissipate. Make sure
fuel filler cap is tight and vent is open after refueling.
Refer to engine owner's manual for fuel specifications.
See Figure 2.2.
FUEL
FILLER
CAP
FUEL
TANK
SAFE
LEVEL
AREA
FIGURE 2.1
OPEN
VENT
FIGURE 2.2

2.2 OPERATOR'S SEAT ADJUSTMENT

2.2.1. FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT
1. With the engine stopped, loosen the two adjusting
knobs and move seat to desired position. After
adjustment, tighten knobs securely. If seat does not
move after loosening knobs, it may be necessary to
loosen the 5/16" patch lock screws located at the rear
of the seat using a 1/2 inch wrench. See Figure 2.3.
ADJUSTING
KNOBS
8
OPERATOR'S
SEAT
5/16" PATCH LOCK
SCREWS (DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN)
FIGURE 2.3