Pre-Start Checklist - Snapper PRO GEAR EXPRESS SPE1250KW Safety Instructions And Operator's Manual

SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.3 PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the services as
required before each start-up:
1. If required, make cutting height adjustments. Refer
to Section "CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT".
2, Check tires and add air as needed to bring pressure
to 25 psi in front and 12-15 psi in rear tires.
3. Check Guards, Deflector, and Belt Covers to make
sure all are in place and secure.
4. Check Condition of Cutter Deck Belt(s). If dam-
aged, replace before operating machine. Refer to
Section "CUTTER DECK BELT REMOVAL".
5. Clean Interior and Exterior Surfaces of cutting deck
and clean Engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass,
oil, etc. Keep Engine air intake screens and cooling
fins clear at all times.
6. Check Engine Oil and add oil as needed to bring
level up to (but not over) the FULL mark. (Refer to
Engine manual for oil specifications).
7. Add Fuel to tank after pushing the Mower outside
where fumes can be dissipated. Make sure Fuel
Tank Cap is tightened after refueling. (Refer to
Engine manual for fuel specifications).
NOTE: DO NOT add fuel while engine is running or hot.
Use fresh, clean, lead-free gasoline. DO NOT use
gasoline that has been stored for long periods. Leaded
gasoline or gasohot is NOT recommended.
3.4 STARTING & OPERATING
3.4.1. ENGINE: START ENGINE AS FOLLOWS:
1,
2,
Turn Fuel Shut-OffValve ON. See Figure 3.2.
Squeeze both Traction Levers toward the Handle
while pulling right and left Traction Locks rearward
until BOTH Traction Levers are LOCKED in the
Traction Locked position. See Figure 3.2.
3. Place Transmission Shift Lever in NEUTRAL(N)
position. See Figure 3.3.
TRANSMISSION
SHIFT LEVER
FIGURE 3.3
4. Pull Blade Clutch Switch rearward to the OFF
position. See Figure 3.4.
BLADE CLUTCH
SWITCH SHOWN
IN OFF
RIGHT HAND
TRACTION
LEVER
TRACTION LOCK
SHOWN IN TRACTION
LOCKED POSITION
FUEL SHUT OFF
VALVE SHOWNIN
CLOSED POSITION
(ROTATE HANDLE 90
DEGREES TO OPEN)
FIGURE 3.2
FIGURE 3.4
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