Snapper 216517B, 2167517BV, R215517HC,, Operator'S Manual

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ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
MOVE TO
CHOKE
POSITION
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2 STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE
(Choke Models)
1.
Move fuel shut off valve to the “ON” position.
See Figure 2.5.
NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the
blade control.
FIGURE 2.5
2. Move engine speed control to the “Choke”
position. See Figure 2.6.
FIGURE 2.6
3. Pull blade control against handle.
4. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
5. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
2.2.2. ENGINE & BLADE
(Electric Start Models)
When the ignition key (Electric Start Switch) is turned to
“START”, the engine will not crank and will not start
unless the blade control is engaged!
1. Move engine speed control to the “Fast” (Rabbit)
position. See Figure 2.3.
2. Push primer button three times to start a cold
engine. NOTE: Primer should not be required to
restart a hot engine.
3. Pull blade control against handle.
4. Turn key to the start position until engine starts.
See Figure 2.3.
NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does not
start, release the key and attempt starting again after waiting
for approximately 20 seconds.
5. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
2.2.3. PROPELLING MOWER
(Self Propelled Models Only)
1. Start engine. Refer to Section “Starting &
Operation”.
2. Move ground speed control to the desired speed
position. See Figure 2.7.
3. Move wheel drive control against handle to
engage wheel drive and propel mower forward.
Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is
moving by changing position of the ground speed
control. See Figure 2.7.
FIGURE 2.7
2.3 STOPPING
Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade
control. Stop forward motion of mower by releasing
the wheel drive control.
GROUND
SPEED
CONTROL
SHOWN IN
FIRST/SLOW
WHEEL
DRIVE
CONTROL
FIRST
SIXTH
ENGAGE
FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE
SHOWN IN THE “ON”
POSITION