Snapper 10 Series User Manual

PRE-START CHECKS & SERVICE
1. CHECK BLADE CONTROLS. The controls must
work freely and be properly adjusted. The BLADE
lever (3-C) must "snap" from ON to OFF when the
BLADE pedals (4-C) are released.
2. CHECK GUARDS, DEFLECTORS & COVERS. They
must be in place and securely fastened.
3. CHECK ENGINE OIL. The oil level should be at the
"FULL" mark on the dipstick - never over fill! Add oil
if needed (refer to engine manual for oil specifica¬
tions).
4. CHECK TIRES. Air pressure should be 20 p.s.i. in
the front tires (9-C) and 12 p.s.i. in the rear tires
(15-C). Add air if needed.
5. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES. Remove any ac¬
cumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. from the engine
and mower deck. Keep the engine air intake screens
and cooling fins clean at all times.
6. ADD FUEL. Pour fuel into the tank only when the
rider is OUT - DOORS where fumes can safely
dissipate. Make sure the FUEL FILLER CAP (10-C) is
tightened after each refueling.
STARTING & STOPPING ENGINE
!
START ENGINE AS FOLLOWS:
STEP 1: SHIFT BLADE lever (3-C) to OFF and the
TRANSMISSION SHIFT lever (17-C) to NEU (Neutral)
STEP 2: Open CAP VENT/FUEL VALVE (10-C) - turn •
the fuel filler cap "valve" counter-clockwise until it.. 4
stops. {
STEP 3: CHOKE ENGINE - To start a cold engine,
move the Engine Control Lever (8-C) FORWARD to the
CHOKE position. To start a warm engine, move the
iever to the FAST position.
STEP 4: MANUAL START ENGINE - Turn the ignition
Key (11-C) to RUN and pull rope Start Handle (16-C) to
start engine.
STEP 4-A: ELECTRIC START ENGINE - Turn the
ignition Key (11-C) to START and hold until engine
... starts. .........

Snapper 10 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	10 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English