Section 2 - Operating Instructions; Pre-Start Checklist; Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades - Snapper MP216518B, MRP216518B 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 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.
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.
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.
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
1. Push primer button three times to start a cold
engine. See Figure 2.3. NOTE: The primer should
not be required to restart a warm engine.
BLADE
CONTROL
2. Pull blade control against handle. See Figure
2.4.
3. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
ROPE START
HANDLE
4. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
NOTE: To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade
7
PRIMER
BUTTON
(PUSH 3X)
FIGURE 2.3
FIGURE 2.4
control.
BLADE
CONTROL