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Snapper 1696628 User Manual

Snapper 1696628
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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC • 12301 West Wirth St. • Wauwatosa • WI 53222
Printed In USA
Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
OperatOrs Manual
Self Propelled Mower — Model 1696628 & 1696702
Form No. 769-11034
(September 24, 2015)
*Model 1696628 Shown

Questions and Answers:

Snapper 1696628 Specifications

General IconGeneral
EngineBriggs & Stratton
Engine Displacement163 cc
Deck MaterialSteel
Cutting Width21 inches
Start TypeRecoil
Cutting Height1.25-3.75 inches
Starting SystemRecoil
Warranty2-year limited

Summary

Important Safe Operation Practices

General Operation Guidelines

Read, understand, and follow all instructions before operating. Exercise extreme caution.

Slope Operation Precautions

Use caution on slopes; avoid steep slopes and wet grass. Operate across slopes.

Children Safety

Keep children away from mower area. Never allow children under 14 to operate.

Safe Gasoline Handling

Handle gasoline with care due to flammability and explosive vapors.

Assembly and Set-Up

Gas and Oil Fill-Up Procedure

Instructions for filling the engine with oil and gasoline before operation.

Controls and Features

Blade Control and Drive Controls

Explains operation of the blade control and drive engagement levers.

Speed Control and Recoil Starter

How to use the variable speed control and start the engine with the recoil starter.

Operation

Engine Oil and Fuel Recommendations

Guidance on selecting correct oil viscosity and fuel types for the engine.

High Altitude and Gas Hazard Information

Advice for high altitude operation and warnings about carbon monoxide.

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Procedures for safely starting and stopping the mower's engine.

Maintenance and Adjustments

Engine Care Schedule and Procedures

Recommended engine maintenance based on operating hours.

How to Change Engine Oil

Step-by-step guide for draining and refilling engine oil.

Service

Troubleshooting

Engine Start Issues

Solutions for problems when the engine fails to start.

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