Snapper LT200H42IBV2 series 1 Operator's Manual page 43

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
On 4-cyle engines with an oll level plug,
don't be fooled Into thinking the engine has
sufficient lubricating oli if you can see "some"
oil in the opening - the level should always be
brought up to the point of overflowing at the
top of the fill hole.
On 2-cycle engines, lubrication must be
provided by an exact mixture of gasoline
and 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil A 2-cycle
engine that Is mistakenly run on straight
gasoline will be ruined in less than 5
minutesl If you keep straight gasoline In
addition to pre-mixed 2-cycle engine fuel,
be sure the containers are clearly marked
to avoid mix-up.
Snapper 2-cycle englnsa require a 32 to 1
mixture of gasoline and BIA certified TC-W
oil such as Snapper's 2-cycle engine oil
Many of the 2-cycle engine oils on the
market today make fantastic claims, but for
the best performance and long engine life,
always use Snapper 2-cycle o11. Pre-rnix
the fuel and always shake the container
before filling the tank.
Change oil at regular Intervals using a a high
quality oil such as Snapper's small engine
formulated 4-cycle engine o11. Refer to the
engine owner's manual for oil details.
STARTING CHECK LIST
1. Engine Oil • To full level (4-cycle)
• Properly mixed with gas
(2 cycle)
2. Air Cleaner • Clean and properly serviced
• Full fresh clean gasoline
3. Fuel Tank • Fuel valve open
• Cap vent open
• Inline filter clean
4. Choke • Operating properly
5. Primer (on • Used properly
some engines)
6. Safety Inter- • In proper position
lock Switches • All wires properly connected
7. Switch & • Switch On
Blade Control • Blade comrol properly
positioned on walk mower
8. Spark plug • Wire connected
• Good connection
g. Throttle • Start position
control
10. Blade • Properly Installed and
torqued
• Sharpened
11. Muffler • Good condition
Instructions in safety book-
lets and manuals.
Keep in mind that dirt Is your engine's enemy
#1 both Internally and extemallyl Internally,
dirt will quickly ruin an engine and externally
It will cause overheating and resulting internal
by Improper Iubrl-
poor air cleaner service or overheating
due to dirt cannot be covered under warranty.
It only takes a few moments to esrvice the
engine (and equipment) on a routine basis
but the rewards will be a quick starting, re-
sponsive engine that will provide long
satisfactory service with minimum maintenance
cost. The prestart checklist In the next column
and Instructions In your Snapper Operator's
Manual are designated to help you keep your
Snapper In top operating condition with
Not clogged " minimum effortl
Grass & lesvea cleaned away
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