Section 2 -Operating - Snapper SERIES 16 250816B Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 PRE-START CHECK UST 2.2
Make the following checks and perform the service
required before each start-up.
2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed
to bring pressure to 15 psi in front and 10 psi
in rear tires.
2.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make
sure all are in place and securely tightened.
2.1.3. 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 2.1.
SAFE LEVEL
AREA
FIGURE 2.1
Adjust seat as needed to most comfortable
position. See Figure 2.3.
Check blade control to insure it works
freely. If blade pedals are depressed,
blade lever can be moved manually from
"ON" to "OFF" to stop blade.
I The blade control lever must snap from "ON" to
"OFF" when blade pedals are released. If blade
control lever does NOT snap back, check mower
belt tension. See 4.2.1. MOWER DRIVE BELT
ADJUSTMENT on Page 13.
2.1.6.
2.1.7.
Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil,
etc. Keep engine air intake screen and
cooling fins clear at all times.
Add fuel to tank after pushing the Rear
Engine Rider outside where fumes can
dissipate. Make sure fuel filler cap is tight
and vent is open after refueling. Refer to
engine owner's manual. See Figure 2.2.
FUEL
TANK
OPERATOR'S SEAT ADJUSTMENT
2.2.1. FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT
.
With the engine stopped, loosen the two
adjusting knobs and move seat to desired
position. After adjustment, tighten knobs
securely. If seat does not move after
loosening knobs, it may be necessary to
loosen the 5/16" patch lock screws located
at the rear of the seat using a 1/2 inch
wrench. On 12 and 14HP models, the
operator's seat has a tilt-up design. The
adjusting knobs need to be positioned as
shown so as not to interfere with seat
mounting plate when returned to sitting
position. See Figure 2.3.
ADJUSTING
KNOBS
P.N. 2_191
\
OPERATOR'S
6116"PATCH LOCK
SCREWS(DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN)
\
MODELS I
PATCH LOCK
SCREWS (DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN)
FRONT
OF SEAT
;TING
KNOBS
P.N. 2-8659
FIGURE 2.3
FIGURE 2.2
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