Briggs & Stratton SNAPPER Operator's Manual page 12

HowToAddFuel
_hlb WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Adding Fuel:
o Turn engine off and let engine cool at least B minutes before removing the fuel cap.
o Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
o Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the fuel, do not fill above the bot-
tom of the fuel tank neck.
o Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition
sources.
o Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
o If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
1. Clean the fuel cap area of dirt and debris. Remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 19, 20, 21).
2. Fill the fuel tank (B) with fuel. To allow for expansion of the fuel, do not fill above the
bottom of the fuel tank neck (C).
3. Reinstall the fuel cap.
Illustrations and pictorials begin on page 2.
Engine StopLever- Figure _
Release the engine stop lever (A) and the engine and the blade will automatically stop. To start
and run the engine, hold the engine stop lever (A) in the operating position (B).
Before you start the engine, operate the engine stop lever several times. Make sure that the
engine stop cable moves freely and that the engine stop lever operates correctly.
How To Stop The Engine- Figure_'_3
To stop the engine, release the engine stop lever (A). Disconnect the wire and keep it away from
the spark plug to keep the engine from starting.
RearWheel DriveSystem- Figure_
I _ WARNING: For safe operation, the drive system must immediately disengage
when the drive lever is released. If the drive system does not disengage cor-
rectly, do not operate the mower until the drive system is adjusted or repaired
by an authorized service center.
Self-propelled models have a rear wheel drive system. Operate the drive system as follows.
1. Hold the engine stop lever (A) in the operating position (Figure 24, 25). Start the engine.
Note:To stop the engine, release the engine stop lever (A).
2. Hold the drive lever (C) against the handle (B). The drive system is now engaged and the
mower will move forward. To slow the speed, slightly releasethe drive levee
3. To disengage only the drive system, releasethe drive lever (C). In the disengaged posi-
tion (D), the mower will stop moving forward but the engine will continue to run.
4. To disengage both the drive system and also to stop the engine, completely release the
engine stop lever (A).
[Vote: W hen the drive system is disengaged on a new unit, it is possible for the rear wheels to
rotate if lifted off the ground. This is normal with a new belt and will stop after one or two
hours of operation.
How To S tart The Engine-Figure ® @@@@
,,_ WARNING: The blade will rotate when the engine runs.
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Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine
faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
o When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull
rapidly to avoid kickback.
,_ WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Starting Engine
o Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner (if equipped) are in place and
secured.
o Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
o If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN position, move throttle (if
equipped) to FAST position and crank until engine starts.
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Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.
o Start and run engine outdoors.
o Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.
Important Before you start the engine, operate the engine stop lever several times. Make sure
that the engine stop cable moves freely and that the engine stop lever operates correctly.
1. Check the oil. See "How To Prepare The Engine".
2. Fill the fuel tank. See "How To Prepare The Engine".
3. Push the stop switch (A), if equipped, to the on position (Figure 27, 28).
4. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (B), if equipped, to the on position.
5. Move the throttle control, if equipped, to the fast position. Operate the engine in the fast
position.
6. Engines with primer: For most temperature conditions, firmly push the primer bulb (C)
three times. See Figure 26, 27, 29. In cooler weather, additional priming may be needed.
A warm engine will usually not require priming. Every time you push the primer button,
wait two seconds. [Vote When starting a new engine for the first time, push the primer
bulb five times.
[Vote:Excessive priming can flood the carburetor with fuel. See "The Engine Will Not
Start" in the Troubleshooting section.
7. Self-propelled models: Make sure the drive lever (C) is in the disengaged position (D).
See Figure 24, 25.
8. Stand behind the mower. Use one hand to hold the engine stop lever (H) in the operating
position. See Figure 5. Usethe other hand to hold the recoil starter handle (I).
9. Slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt, then pull quickly to start the
engine. Slowly return the recoil starter handle.
10. If the engine does not start in 5 or 6 tries, see the Troubleshooting section.
BeforeOperation OfThe Mower
,_ WARNING: Check the condition of the grass bag for wear or deterioration. If
worn or damaged, replace the parts only with approved factory replacement
parts.
To completely fill the grass bag (if equipped) operate the engine with the throttle control
(if equipped) in the fast position.
Make sure the grass bag (if equipped) is properly mounted.
Check the condition of the grass bag for wear or deterioration. If worn or damaged,
replace the parts only with factory authorized replacement parts or like parts.
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HowToAdjust TheHeight OfCut
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_lb ARNING: The blade will rotate when the engine runs. Before you change the J
height of cut, disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark
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plug.
IViodels With IndividualWheel Adjusters - Figure
To change the height of cut, move the position of the adjuster arm (A) at each wheel as follows.
1. Disengage the adjuster arm (A).
2. Move the adjuster arm to another position.
3. Make sure that each adjuster arm is in the same position so that the mower will cut level.
IViodels With Single-Lever Adjuster- Figure ® @
To change the height of cut, move the position of the adjuster arm (B) as follows.
1. Disengage the adjuster arm (B).
2. Move the adjuster arm to another position.
How To EmptyThe Grass Bag- Figure',.!L_ '_3
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,jl_ WARNING: Before you remove the grass bag, stop the engine. Before you
remove any grass from the mower housing, disconnect the spark plug wire and
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keep it away from the spark plug.
1. Raise the rear door (F). See Figure 13.
2. Hold the handle (G) of the grass bag. Lift the frame assembly (H) over the rear door pivot
rod (I).
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