Startingthe Engine; Rules For Safe And Effective Operation - Snapper SPV2270HW Operator's Manual

Operation
Startingthe Engine
WARNING:The blade will rotate
when the engine runs.
IMPORTANT:Beforeyou start the engine, operate the engine
stop lever several times. Make sure the engine stop cable
moves freely.
Note: Theengine design does not include a throttle control
or an engine speed adjustment. The engine is set at the best
speed for cutting grass, bagging grass, and for extended
engine life.
Note: Models equipped with Ready Start _ engines do not
feature a primer button. See the engine manufacturer's
instructions for further information.
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2.
Checkthe oil.
Fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline. Make
sure the gasoline is clean. Leaded gasoline will increase
deposits and shorten the life of the valves.
Note: Do not use gasohol or methanol Do not use premium
unleaded gasoline.
WARNING:Always use a safety gasoline
container. Do not smoke when adding gasoline
to the fuel tank. When inside an enclosure, do
not add gasoline. Beforeyou add gasoline,
stopthe engine and let the engine coolfor
several minutes.
3. Make sure the spark plug wire is connected to the spark
plug.
4. Make sure the drive lever is in the disengaged position.
WARNING:To prevent an accident, make sure
the drive lever is in the DISENGAGED position.
When the drive lever is in the ENGAGED
position, do not start the engine.
5. Stand behind the mower. Use one hand to hold the
engine stop lever in the operating position (A, Figure
14).
6. Start the mower: Pull the rope start handle (B) to
crank the engine.
7. After the engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until the
engine runs smooth before beginning mower operation.
8. If the engine does not start in 5 or 6 tries, see the
"Troubleshooting" Instructions.
Figure 14: Starting the engine
Rules for Safe and Effective Operation
Refer to the 'Operator Safety' section of this manual for
important rules concerning safe and effective mower
operation.
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