Section 2 - Operating Instructions; Pre-Start Checklist; Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades - Snapper MR216017B 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.
BLADE
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
The engine speed is preset and is not adjustable. A
primer is provided to assist in starting a cold engine.
1. Push primer bulb three times to start a cold
engine. NOTE: The primer should not be required
to restart a hot engine. See Figure 2.3.
NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the
blade control.
PUSH PRIMER BULB
THREE TIMES TO
START COLD
ENGINE
2. Pull blade control against handle. See Figure 2.1.
3. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
4. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
7
FOR ENGINES
EQUIPPED
WITH PRIMER
BULB
FIGURE 2.3