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

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 STARTING & OPERATION
2.3.1 ENGINE (ELECTRIC START)
IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to
"START", the engine will turn over, but will not start
unless the Clutch/Brake pedal is pressed all the way
down, the Blade Lever is in the "OFF" position (See
Figure 2.5). The operator should be in the seat. Start
engine as follows:
1. Move transmission shift lever to (N) Neutral
position. DO NOT start engine with transmis-
sion shift lever in a drive position.
/'_ CAUTION /_
It is possible to start engine with transmission
shift lever in a drive position. Follow starting
instructions carefully.
2. Make certain the Blade Lever is in the "OFF"
position. See Figure 2.4.
BLADE LEVER
IN "OFF" POSITION
_ASE
BLADE
PEDALS
FIGURE 2.4
3. Press Clutch/Brake Pedal a!! the way down
and hold while starting engine. See Figure 2.5.
TO START ENGINE
PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL ALL THE WAY
DOWN
4. Open vent on fuel filler cap by turning count-
erclockwise. IMPORTANT: Failure to open vent
on the fuel filler cap can cause engine to stall.
See Figure 2.6.
FUEL _ OPEN
FILLER _,,,_ -- VENT J
FIGURE 2.6
5. Move engine speed control to the choke po-
sition to start engine. See Figure 2.7.
KEY
RUN
MOVE ENGINE
SPEED CONTROL
TO CHOKE POSITION
FIGURE 2.7
RT
6. Turn key to the "START" position until engine
starts. See Figure 2.7. NOTE: If after 5 sec-
onds of cranking the engine and it does not start,
release the key, make sure the Clutch/Brake
Pedal is fully depressed and attempt starting
again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds.
7. After engine starts, move engine speed con-
trol to the "FAST" position, allow a brief warm-
up until engine runs smooth.
FIGURE 2.5 5 (Continued on Next Page)