Snapper 0 Series Operator's Manual page 27

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
On 4-cyle engines with an oll level plug,
don't be fooled into thinking the engine has
sufficient lubricating oii if you can see "some"
oil in the opening - the level should always be
brought up to the point of at the
top of the fill hole.
On 2-cycle englnse, lubrication must be
provided by an exact mixture of gasoline
and 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. A 2-cycle
engine that Is mistakenly run on straight
gasoline will be ruined in less than 5
mlnutesl If you keep straight gasoline in
addition to pre-mixed 2-cycle engine fuel,
be sure the containers are clearly marked
to avoid mix-up.
Snapper 2-cycle engines require a 32 to 1
mixture of gasollna and BIA cartlfled TC-W
oll such as Snapper's 2-cycle engine oil
Many of the 2-cycle engine oils on the
market today make fantastic claims, but for
the best performance and long engine life,
always use Snapper 2-cycle o11. Pre-mix
the fuel and always shake the container
before filling the tank.
Change oil at regular Intervals using a a high
quality oil such as Snapper's small engine
formulated 4-cycle engine oil Refer to the
engine owner's manual for oll details.
STARTING CHECK LIST
1. Engine 011
2. Air Cleaner
3. Fuel Tank
4. Choke
5. Primer (on
some engines)
6. Safety Inter-
lock Switches
7. Swilch &
Blade Control
8. Spark plug
g. Throttle
control
10. Blade
11. Muffler
• To full level (4-cycle)
• Properly mixed with gas
(2 cycle)
• Clean and properly serviced
• Full fresh clean gasoline
• Fuel valve open
• Cap vent open
• Inline filter clean
• Operating properly
• Used properly
• In proper position
• All wires properly connected
• Switch On
• Blade control properly
positioned on walk mower
• Wire connected
• Good connection
• Start position
• Properly Installed and
torqued
• Sharpened
• Good condlUon
• Not clogged
• Grass & leaves cleaned away
Read and follow all safety
Instructions in safety book. I
lets and manuals. J
Keep in mind that dirt Is your engine's enemy
#1 both Internally and externallyl Internally,
dirt will quickly ruin an engine and externally
It will cause overheating and resulting internal
damages. Damage caused by Improper lubrl-
poor air cleaner service or overheating
due to dirt cannot be covered under warranty.
It only takes a few moments to service the
engine (and equipment) on a routine basis
but the rewards will be a quick starting, re-
sponsive engine that will provide long
satisfactory service with minimum maintenance
cost. The prestart checklist In the next column
and Instructions In your Snapper Operator's
Manual are designated to help you keep your
Snapper In top operstlng condition with
minimum effortl
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