Briggs & Stratton Snapper 2691382-00 Operator's Manual page 17

Starting the Engine
WARNING
POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You
CANNOT see it, smell it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell exhaust
fumes, you could still be exposed to carbon monoxide gas. If you
start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this product, shut it
off and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have
carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from windows, doors and vents
to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially
being drawn towards occupied spaces.
• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide
alarms with battery back-up according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Smoke alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.
• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages, basements, crawlspaces,
sheds, or other partially-enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors
and windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these
spaces and can linger for hours, even after this product has shut off.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the engine exhaust away
from occupied spaces.
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, and the Blade
Lever is in the "OFF" position. The operator should be in
the seat.
Start the engine as follows:
1. Open the vent (B, Figure 3) on the fuel filler cap (A)
by turning counterclockwise.
IMPORTANT: Failure to open the vent on the fuel filler cap
can cause the engine to stall.
2. Move the transmission shift lever to the (N) Neutral
position. Refer to "Wheel Drive".
IMPORTANT: DO NOT start the engine with the transmis-
sion shift lever in a drive position.
WARNING
!
It is possible to start the engine with the transmission
shift lever in a drive position. Follow starting instructions
carefully.
3. Make certain the Blade Lever (A, Figure 5) is in the
"OFF" position.
4. Depress the Clutch/Brake Pedal (A, Figure 6) all the
way down and hold while starting the engine.
5. Move the engine speed control (A, Figure 7) to the
choke position (B) to start a cold engine.
6. Turn the ignition key (A, Figure 8) to the "START"
position until the engine starts.
NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine 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 the engine starts, move the engine speed control
to the "FAST" position and allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
8. Should the battery be too weak to start the engine,
refer to "Engine (Manual Start)" to manually start the
electric start engines.
9. On Model E2813523BVE, the engine is equipped
with a fuel shut-off solenoid. If the battery is dead, the
engine can be started with the recoil back-up starter if
the engine speed control is in the choke position (HOT
engine or COLD engine).
Manual Start
IMPORTANT: When the key is turned to "ON", and the
recoil handle is pulled, the engine will turn over, but will not
start unless the Clutch/Brake Pedal is pressed all the way
down with the Park Brake engaged, and the Blade Lever is
in the "Off" position.
Start the engine as follows:
1. Open the vent (B, Figure 3) on the fuel filler cap (A)
by turning counterclockwise.
IMPORTANT: Failure to open the vent on the fuel filler cap
can cause the engine to stall.
2. Move the transmission shift lever to the (N) Neutral
position. Refer to the section entitled "Wheel Drive".
IMPORTANT: DO NOT start the engine with the transmis-
sion shift lever in a drive position.
!
It is possible to start the engine with the transmission
shift lever in a drive position. Follow starting instructions
carefully.
3. Make certain the Blade Lever (A, Figure 5) is in the
"OFF" position.
4. Depress the Clutch/Brake Pedal (A, Figure 9) all the
way down, move the park brake latch (B) over, and
release the clutch/brake pedal to set the park brake.
5. Move the engine speed control (A, Figure 7) to the
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choke position (B) to start a cold engine.
6. Turn the key (A, Figure 10) to the "ON" position.
7. Pull the starter rope, located on the engine recoil, with
a smooth, even motion until the engine starts.
NOTE: Always guide the starter rope back into the recoil
housing. Never allow rope to snap back.
After the engine starts, move the engine speed control
to the "FAST" position.
8. Allow a brief warm-up until the engine runs smooth.
Engaging the Mower Blade
!
Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a com-
plete stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade continues to
rotate after 3 seconds, the blade brake must be adjust-
ed. Return machine to an authorized dealer for adjust-
ment. DO NOT CONTINUE to operate machine until
blade brake is adjusted and functioning properly.
WARNING
WARNING
en
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