Adding Fuel; Starting The Engine - Snapper SPX 150 Series 2691020 Operator's Manual

Adding Fuel

WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
When Adding Fuel
• Turn engine off and let engine cool at least 3 minutes
before removing the fuel cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the
fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
1. Clean the fuel cap area of dirt and debris. Remove the
fuel cap (A, Figure 6). Also see Features and Controls
section.
2. Fill the fuel tank (B) with fuel. To allow for expansion of
the fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck
(C).
3. Reinstall the fuel cap.
A
B

Starting the Engine

WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
When Starting Engine
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air
cleaner (if equipped) are in place and secured.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN
position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST position
and crank until engine starts.
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WARNING
POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas
that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT see
it, smell it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell
exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to
carbon monoxide gas. If you start to feel sick,
dizzy, or weak while using this product, shut it off
and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor.
You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from
windows, doors and vents to reduce the risk of carbon
monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being
drawn towards occupied spaces.
• Install battery--operated carbon monoxide alarms or
plug--in carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up
according to the manufacturer's instructions. Smoke
alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.
• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages,
basements, crawlspaces, sheds, or other partially-
enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors and
windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can quickly
build up in these spaces and can linger for hours, even
after this product has shut off.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the
engine exhaust away from occupied spaces.
1. Check the oil level (see Check and Add Engine Oil).
2. Sit in the seat and lift UP the seat adjustment lever,
position as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat
in position.
3. Engage the parking brake. Fully depress the brake
pedal, pull UP on the parking brake control, and release
the brake pedal.
4. Disengage PTO switch by pushing IN.
5. Set the throttle/choke control to the CHOKE position.
6. Insert the ignition key and turn clockwise to the START
position and release the key as soon as the engine
C
starts.
Figure 6
7. After the engine starts, move the throttle/choke control to
half speed. Warm up the engine by running it for at least
30 seconds.
8. Set throttle/choke control to the FAST position.
NOTE: In the event of an emergency, the engine can be
stopped by turning the ignition switch to STOP. For normal
shut down, see Stopping the Tractor and Engine section.