Tractor Operation; Pre-Starting Inspection; Operating Tips - Snapper 1650 Operator’s Manual And Assembly

TRACTOR OPERATION
Read these instructions carefully before operating Tractorl Become thoroughly familiar with all con¬
trols and their operating characteristics. TAKE TIME TO BE SAFEI
1. Dipstick and Fill Point
2. Drain Plug — Underneath Engine
1. Fuel Shut-Off Valve 3. Fuel In-Line Filter
2. Fuel Tank 4. Air Cleaner
PRE-STARTING
INSPECTION
IMPORTANT: Carefully check Tractor, giving
special attention to lubrication, before start¬
ing engine! An inadequately filled crankcase
can quickly damage an engine.
Check following:
1. Remove dipstick. No. 1, Fig. 8, wipe carefully
with clean cloth, then replace in filler hole, push¬
ing it all the way in. Remove and check oil level.
If not to full mark, fill to this point. DO NOT OVER¬
FILL. Use only lubricants recommended in "Lubri¬
cation" Section. With proper oil level, dipstick will
indicate excessive oil level when dipstick is re¬
moved after stopping engine. Wipe off and reinsert
dipstick and remove again to check.
NOTE: After first five hours of operation with
a new engine, drain and refill crankcase as
recommended. See Page 16.
2. Check oil level of transmission rear axle,
filling if needed.
NOTE: After 10 hours of operation, remove and
replace oil filter, Fig. 14 and Page 16, on side of
transmission under left rear fender. Refill with oil
as recommended in "Lubrication" Section, Page
16.
3. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded
(preferred) or regular grade gasoline.
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CAUTION: Never smoke when fill¬
ing fuel tank. Never fill tank near
sparks or flame. If fuel is spilled on
Tractor, wipe up and allow time to
evaporate before attempting to
start engine.
4. If there are traces of dirt, water or other con¬
taminants in fuel, as visible through transparent
case containing in-line filter, No. 3, Fig. 9, close
fuel shut off valve, No. 1, and remove and replace
in-line filter. Make certain valve is open at least
two rull turns before attempting to start engine.
OPERATING TIPS
CAUTION: Never operate Tractor
nor any power driven attachments
with shields or guards removed.
Operate Tractor at 3/4 to full throttle for first
five hours. It should be under full load (such as
with Rotary Mower in operation) during entire
break-in period.
Always maintain sufficient engine speed to pre¬
vent lugging. Required engine speed will vary with
implement or load.
Maintain safe operating speeds at all times in
relation to ground conditions.
When leaving Tractor seat, always turn off en¬
gine, make sure all controls are in "Neutral" or
"Off" position, engage parking brake and remove
key.
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