Before Operating; Pre-Start Checklist - Snapper IRT4 1 Series Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING:
Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to
use them before operating your tiller. Make the
following checks and perform the services as
required before each start up..
PRE-START CHECK LIST
CHECK ENGINE OIL and bring level up to full.
(Refer to engine manual for oil specifications).
CHECK AIR CLEANER and service according
to instructions in Engine Manual.
CHECK EXTERNAL SURFACES and remove
dirt and dust accumulation and clean tines as
needed.
CHECK GUARDS to make sure all are in proper
position and securely tightened.
FILL FUEL TANK where fumes will be safely
dissipated. Refer to Engine Manual for fuel
specifications.
STARTING ■ STOPPING
Know beforehand how to stop the tines, wheel drive
and engine in preparation for possible emergencies.
The engine is stopped by pulling the engine
THROTTLE CONTROL to the rear to STOP. See
Figure 2.
FIGURE 2
Tine rotation is stopped by releasing the WHEEL & TIN
CONTROL which stops both the drive wheels and tine
rotation, even with the TINE CLUTCH in engaged posi¬
tion. See Figures 3 and 4.
FIGURE 4
OPERATE ENGINE AS FOLLOWS:
STEP 1: Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
make sure WHEEL & TINE CONTROL is in released
position.
STEP 2: On cold starts, move the CHOKE CONTROL
on the engine forward into CHOKE position. See
Figure 5.
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