Snapper 421823BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 9

Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 STARTING & OPERATION
2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) (Continued)
8. Should the battery be too weak to start the engine,
Refer to Section "ENGINE (MANUAL START)" to
manually start the electric start engines.
2.3.2. ENGINE (MANUAL START)
IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to
"RUN", and the recoil handle is pulled, the engine
will turn over, but will not start unless the
Clutch/Brake Pedal is pressed all the way down
with Parking Brake engaged (See Figure 2.8) and
the Blade Lever is in the "Off" position (See Figure
2.4). Start engine as follows:
1. Move transmission shift lever to (N) Neutral
position. DO NOT start engine with transmission shift
lever in a drive position.
WARNING
AI
It is possible to start engine with transmission shift I
lever in a drive position. Follow starting instructions I
carefully. I
4. Open vent on fuel filler cap by turning
counterclockwise. NOTE: Failure to open vent on
the fuel filler cap can cause engine to stall. See
Figure 2.6.
5. Move engine speed control to the medium
position and the choke control is in the choke
position to start a cold engine. See Figure 1.1.
6. Turn key to "RUN" position. See Figure 2.9.
KEY
2. Make certain the Blade Lever is in the "Off"
position. See Figure 2.4.
3. Press Clutch/Brake Pedal all the way down,
move Parking Brake Latch over and release the
Clutch/Brake Pedal to engage the Parking Brake.
See Figure 2.8.
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TO START ENGINE,
PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL ALL THE DOWN
FIGURE 2.9
7. Pull starter rope with a smooth, even motion
until engine starts. Always guide the starter rope
back into the recoil housing. Never allow rope to
snap back. After Engine starts, move engine speed
control to the "FAST" position.
8. Allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.
MOVE
PARKING
BRAKE
LATCH
OVER
FIGURE 2.8