Section 2 - Operating Instructions; Pre-Start Checklist - Snapper SX5200R, SX5200E 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, chutes, deflectors and covers to
make sure all are in place and securely tightened.
2.1.2. Check auger control to insure it works freely.
Engage and disengage auger control to insure
proper engagement. See Figure 2.1.
ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE AUGER
CONTROL TO INSURE PROPER
OPERATION
AUGER
CONTROL
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.3. Check chute operation. Rotate chute to
insure smooth rotation throughout its range.
WARNING
Use approved fuel container. DO NOT smoke near
open fuel container. DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors or
when engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at
least ten minutes before refilling. Wipe off any
spilled fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run
engine indoors.
2.1.4. Mix fresh, good quality unleaded gasoline and
SNAPPER 2-cycle engine oil or equivalent. Mix fuel
and oil to a 32:1 ratio. See Figure 2.2.
2.1.5. Add premix fuel to tank after pushing the
machine outside where fumes can safely dissipate.
Make sure cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to
Engine Owners Manual for specifications.
2.1.6. Check auger housing, must be free of all
obstructions. Clean engine of any accumulation of
spilled fuel, dirt, etc.
STANDARD FLUID MEASUREMENT (32:1 Ratio)
GASOLINE
(Gallons)
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
2.00
METRIC FLUID MEASUREMENT (32:1 Ratio)
GASOLINE
(Liters)
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
4.00
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2 CYCLE OIL
(Ounces)
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
8.00
2 CYCLE OIL
(Cubic Centimeters)
15.63
31.26
46.88
62.50
78.15
93.75
125.00
FIGURE 2.2