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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
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 engines require a 32 to 1
mixture of gasoline and BIA certified TC-W
oll 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-mix
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
2.
Air Cleaner
3.
Fuel Tank
4.
Choke
5.
Primer (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 poslUon
•
All wlras properly connected
•
Switch On
•
Blade control properly
positioned on walk mower
•
Wire connected
•
Good connection
•
Start position
•
Properly Installed and
torqued
•
Sharpened
•
Good condition
•
Not clogged
•
Grass & lesvea 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 overheaUng 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 a 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 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
minimum
effortl
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