Pre-Start Checklist; Starting And Operating - Snapper SPE1250K, SPE140KW, SPE150KH, SPE361, SPE481 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.4 PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the services as
required before each start-up:
1. If required, make cutting height adjustments. Refer
to Section "CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT"..
2. Check tires and add air as needed to bring pressure
to 25 psi in front and 12-15 psi in rear tires.
3. Check Guards, Deflector, and Belt Covers to make
sure all are in place and secure.
4. Check Condition of Cutter Deck Belt(s). If dam-
aged, replace with original part. Refer to Section
"CUTTER DECK BELT REMOVAL".
5. Clean Interior and Exterior Surfaces of cutting deck
and clean Engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass,
oil, etc. Keep Engine air intake screens and cooling
fins clear at all times.
6. Check Engine Oil and add oil as needed to bring
level up to (but not over) the FULL mark. (Refer to
Engine manual for oil specifications).
7. Add Fuel to tank after pushing the Mower outside
where fumes can be dissipated. Make sure Fuel
Tank Cap is tightened after refueling.
Engine manual for fuel specifications).
NOTE: DO NOT add fuel while engine is running. Use
fresh, clean, lead-free gasoline. DO NOT use gasoline
that has been stored for long periods. Leaded gasoline
or gasohol is NOT recommended.
3.5 STARTING & OPERATING
3.5.1. ENGINE: START ENGINE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Turn Fuel Shut-Off Valve ON. See Figure 3.3.
2. Pull both Traction Levers toward the Handle while
pulling Traction Lock Levers rearward until BOTH
traction levers are LOCKED in the Brake Locked
position. See Figure 3.3.
RIGHT HAND
TRACTION
LEVER
TRACTION LOCK
LEVER SHOWN IN
BRAKE LOCKED
POSITION
FUEL SHUT OFF
VALVE SHOWN IN
CLOSED POSITION
(ROTATE HANDLE 90
DEGREES TO OPEN)
FIGURE 3.3
3. Place Transmission Shift Lever in
position. See Figure 3.4.
(Refer to
4. PISTOL GRIP - Pull Blade Clutch Switch backward
to the OFF position. See Figure 3.5.
BLADE CLUTCH
SWITCH
SHOWN IN OFF
POSITION
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TRANSMISSION
SHIFT LEVER
FIGURE 3.4
FIGURE 3.5
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