Section 2 - Operating Instructions; Pre-Start Checklist; Starting & Stopping Engine & Blade - Snapper CRP216019KWV 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, wheel drive control, and
engine speed control to insure they work freely. See
Figure 2.1.
WHEEL
DRIVE
CONTROL
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
2.1.3. Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height.
Refer to Section "OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS –
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT".
2.1.4. Check engine oil and add as needed to bring
level up to 'full' mark on dipstick. See Figure 2.2.
(Kawasaki engine shown, fuel and oil fill locations may
vary with engine.) Refer to Engine Owner's Manual for
oil specifications.
2.1.5. Add fuel to tank. See Figure 2.2. Fuel mower
outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure
cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine
Owners Manual for fuel specifications.
OIL FILL/
DIPSTICK
BLADE
CONTROL
FIGURE 2.1
FIGURE 2.2
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.
1. Make sure fuel valve on engine is open. See
Figure 2.3.
2. Move engine speed control past "Fast" detent to
"Choke"
"FAMILIARIZATION".
3. Pull blade control against handle.
4. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
ROPE
START
HANDLE
FUEL
FILL
5. After engine starts, turn off choke, reduce engine
speed, and allow a brief warm-up until engine runs
smooth.
NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the
blade control.
7
ENGINE & BLADE
CLOSE
OPEN
FIGURE 2.3
position. See
BLADE
CONTROL
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL
FIGURE 2.4
FUEL
VALVE
Figure 2.4 and