PRIMARY
MAINTENANCE
On 4-cyle engines with an oil 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 u;
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
mlnutesl
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 englnee require a 32 to 1
mixture of gasoline and BIA certified TC-W
oil such as Snapper's 2-cycle engine o11.
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. Premix
the fuel and always shake the container
before filling the tank.
Change oll at regular Intervals using a a high
quality oil such as Snapper's small engine
formulated 4-cycle engine oil
Refer to the
engine owner's manual for oil details.
STARTING CHECK LIST
1.
Engine Oil
2.
Air Cleaner
•
3.
Fuel Tank
•
4.
Choke
5.
Primer (on
•
some engines)
6.
Safety Inter-
•
•
To full level (4-cycle)
•
Properly mixed with gas
(2 cycle)
Clean and properly earvlced
Full fresh clean gasoline
Fuel valve open
Cap vent open
Inline filter clean
Operstlng properly
Used properly
In proper position
lock Switches
•
All wires properly connected
7.
Switch &
•
Switch On
Blade Control
•
Blade control properly
positioned on walk mower
8.
Spark plug
•
Wire connected
•
Good connecUon
9.
Throttle
•
Start position
control
10.
Blade
•
Properly Installed and
torqued
•
Sharpened
11.
Muffler
•
Good condition
•
Not clogged
•
Grass & leaves cleaned away
Read and fol
Instructions in safety book-
lets and manuals.
Keep in mind that dirt Is your engine's enemy
#1 both Internally and externallyl
Internally,
dirt will quickly ruin an engine and externally
It will cause overheating and resulting internal
poor air cleaner service or overhesting
due to dirt cannot be covered under warranty.
It only takes a few moments to service 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 malntenanca
cosL 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 operstlng condition with
minimum
effortl
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