Snapper 1650 - Starting Engine

IMPORTANT: NEVER OPERATE TRACTOR
WITH HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE RE¬
MOVED. TO DO SO WILL QUICKLY RESULT
IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION/
STARTING ENGINE
WARM WEATHER
A CAUTION: Make sure all operating
controls of Tractor and implement
are in neutral or disengaged before
attempting to start engine.
1. D epress neutral return brake pedal and dis¬
engage PTO switch and PTO lever. Pedal, switch,
seat and PTO lever are equipped with safety switches.
If pedal is not depressed and PTO controls are not
disengaged, starter motor should not operate. If
operator is not on seat, ignition will be grounded
and engine will not start or run.
2. A dvance throttle approximately 1/4 and pull
choke all the way out.
NOTE: If engine is warm, if may not be nec¬
essary to use choke to start engine.
3. T urn ignition key to start position. Release
key when engine starts. If lights are needed, turn
key to lights position after engine starts.
4. I f engine is cold, allow it to warm up briefly
before engaging transmission or implement drive.
5. A djust choke for smooth operation, pushing
in to off position when engine is warm. See IM¬
PORTANT after “Cold Weather".
COLD WEATHER
A CAUTION: Make sure all operating
controls of Tractor and implement
are in neutral or disengaged before
attempting to start engine.
Engine starting is possible in cold weather pro¬
viding correct weight of oil is used (see "Lubrica¬
tion" Section), battery is fully charged, and proper
starting procedure is followed. Best procedure for
starting at temperatures near or below freezing
is as follows:
1. P ull choke all the way out into full choke
position.
2. M ove throttle lever downward into slow po¬
sition.
3. T ransmission must be exactly in neutral po¬
sition.
4. M ove key switch into start position and hold
until engine starts. As soon as it starts, release key
and slowly push choke in part way.
NOTE: In cold weather, starting motor may
disengage prematurely. This is caused by en¬
gine firing once but failing to continue running.
If this happens several times, engine will be
flooded and it will be necessary to start as
described in Step 5.
5. L eave throttle in slow position, but push choke
in all the way, then turn key to start position and
slowly pull choke out to position which will cause
engine to start and continue running. If engine
falters after shifting into drive, pull choke out part
way until engine runs smoothly, then gradually
push choke back in as engine warms.
See IMPORTANT section following these pro¬
cedures.
IMPORTANT: READ FOLLOWING INFORMA¬
TION CAREFULLY. IT PERTAINS TO PROPER
OPERATION AND PROTECTION OF ELEC¬
TRICAL SYSTEM!
1. Never operate starter motor, Fig. 10, con¬
tinuously for more than 30 seconds. Prolonged
operation can damage starter motor. If engine
does not start after a few seconds, release ign¬
ition key and allow a few moments for starter to
cool before again attempting to start.
2. If battery loses its charge and requires jump¬
ing, make sure alternator is disconnected. To dis¬
connect, pull connector, No. 3, Fig. 11, from rec¬
tifier-regulator, No. 2. Failure to do so can cause
damage to alternator when battery is jumped. When
using a booster battery, always connect cables
positive (+) to positive, and negative (-) to neg¬
ative, Fig. 12. Battery posts are marked. If battery
requires charging, always remove from Tractor.
Reconnect plug in rectifier-regulator after engine
is started.
CAUTION: Gases which emanate
from a battery are explosive. Never
smoke nor allow flame or sparks
near a battery that is being charged.
Fig. 10 — Starter Motor Location
1. Coil 2. Starter
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