Snapper LE3171R Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 29

Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2.4. STOPPING
Stop the auger by releasing the auger control.
Stop the engine by turning the key switch to the
"OFF" position. Always remove key from key
switch before leaving machine unattended.
See Figure 2.8.
RELEASE AUGER
CONTROL TO
TURN KEY TO THE "OFF"
POSITION TO STOP ENGINE -'7
2.2
FIGURE 2.8
STARTING, STOPPING & OPERATION
(ELECTRIC START MODELS)
2.2.5. ENGINE & AUGER
1. Connect the power cord to the starter switch box
on machine's control panel then plug the other end
into 120 volt AC receptacle.
2. Turn ignition key to the "ON" position.
3. Move choke control to the choke "ON" position.
See Figure 2.9.
4. Push primer button three times to start a cold
engine. NOTE: Do not use primer button to start
warm engine.
5. Push the electric starter button. DO NOT hold
button for more than 20 seconds to avoid damaging
the starting motor. See Figure 2.9.
6. After engine starts, move the choke control to the
no choke "OFF" position. Allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
7. Disconnect power cord from AC receptacle.
Disconnect power cord from machine and remove
cord from area where machine will be in operation.
NOTE: Stop the auger by releasing the auger control.
Stop the engine by turning the key switch to the "OFF"
position.
PUSH PRIMER
THREE TIMES
(SHOWN IN "OFF POSITION)
TURN KEY TO THE "ON"
POSITION
,) PUSH STARTER
BUTTON
INTO STARTER
(SHOWN IN "OFF POSITION)
MOVE CHOKE TO THE "ON"
POSITION
• k WARNING
DO NOT use an electrical extension cord that is
damaged. A damaged electrical extension cord
could cause a shock or fire. Thoroughly inspect
electrical extension cord before using machine. If
cord is damaged, do not use and do not operate
machine. Replace damaged cord immediately.
Contact your SNAPPER service dealer for
assistance. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
use only with an extension cord intended for
outdoor use having a cord type: SW-A, SOW-A,
STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.
FIGURE 2.9