Snapper LT145H38FBV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 129

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
On 4-cyle engines with an oll level plug,
don't be fooled into thinking the engine has
sufficient lubricating oii if you can see "some"
oil in the opening - the level should always be
brought up to the point of at the
top of the fill hole,
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On 2-cycle englnes, lubrlcatlon must be
provlded by an exact mlxture of gasoline
and 2-cycle alr-cooled englne oil A 2-cycle
englne that Is mlstakenly run on straight
gasoline wlll be rulned In less than 5
mlnutesl If you keep stralght gasollne In
addltlon to pre-mlxed 2-cycle englne fuel,
be sure the containers are clearly marked
to avold mlx-up.
Snapper 2-cycle englnes requlm a 32 to I
mlxture of gasoline and BIA eertlfled TC-W
oli such as Snapper's 2-cycle englne oil
Many of the 2-cycle engine olls on the
market today make fantastlc clalms, but for
the best performance and long englne llfe,
always use Snapper 2-cycle oli. Pre-mlx
the fuel and always shake the container
before filllng 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 oll details.
STARTING CHECK LIST
1. Engine Oil
2. Air Cleaner
3. Fuel Tank
4. Choke
5. Pdmer (on
some engines)
6. Safety Inter-
lock Switches
7. Switch &
Blade Control
8. Spark plug
g. Throttle
control
10. Blade
11. Muffler
• To full level (4-cycle)
• Properly mixed with gas
(2 cycle)
• Clean and properly serviced
• Full fresh clean gasoline
• Fuel valve open
• Cap vent open
• Inline filter clean
• Operating properly
• Used properly
• In proper posltlon
• All wires properly connected
• Switch On
• Blade control properly
posltloned on walk mower
• Wire connected
• Good connection
• Start position
• Properly installed and
torqued
• Sharpened
• Good condition
• Not clogged
• Grass & leaves cleaned away
Read and follow all safety
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
Damage caused by Improper lubrl-
poor air cleaner service or overheating
due to dirt cannot be covered under warranty.
It only takes s few moments to service the
engine (and equipment) on a routine besls
but the rewards will be a quick starting, re-
sponsive engine that will provide long
satisfactory service with minimum maintenance
cost. The prestart checldlst 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
minimum effortl
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