Section 2 - Operating Instructions; Pre-Start Checklist; Starting & Stopping Engine & Blade - Snapper 2167517BV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service
required before each start-up.
2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter
and covers to make sure all are in place and securely
tightened.
2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel drive control to
insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.
BLADE
CONTROL
2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass,
oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling
fins clear at all times.
2.2 STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE
(Recoil Start Models)
1. Move engine speed control to the "Fast" (Rabbit)
position. See Figure 2.3.
1A. Fixed engine speed models go to Step 2.
NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the
blade control.
WHEEL
DRIVE
CONTROL
FIGURE 2.1
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL
2.1.3. Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height.
2.1.4. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring
level up to the full mark. Refer to Engine Owner's
Manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.2.
ROPE STAR'r
HANDLE
BLADE
IGNITION
KEY
ENGINESPEED
CONTROL
(SHOWNIN FAST
FIGURE 2.3
2. Push primer bulb three times to start a cold
engine. NOTE: Primer should not be required to
restart a hot engine. See Figure 2.4.
3. Pull blade control against handle.
4. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
5. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
PRIMER
FIGURE 2.2
2.1.5. Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower
outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure
cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine
Owners Manual for specifications.
FIGURE 2.4