Snapper 22 Series User Manual

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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 STARTING & OPERATION
2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START)
IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to
“START”, the engine will turn over, but will
not start
unless the Clutch/Brake pedal is pressed all the way
down, the Blade Lever is in the “Off” position (See
Figure 2.5).The operator should be in the seat. Start
engine as follows:
1. Move transmission shift lever to (N) Neutral
position. DO NOT start engine with transmission
shift lever in a drive position.
WARNING
It is possible to start engine with transmission shift
lever in a drive position. Follow starting instructions
carefully.
2. Make certain the Blade Lever is in the “Off”
position. See Figure 2.4.
FIGURE 2.4
3. Press Clutch/Brake Pedal all
the way down and
hold while starting engine. See Figure 2.5.
4. Open vent on fuel filler cap by turning
counterclockwise. IMPORTANT: Failure to open
vent on the fuel filler cap can cause engine to stall.
See Figure 2.2.
5. Move engine speed control to the choke position to
start a cold engine. See Figure 2.6.
6. Turn key to the “START” position until engine
starts. See Figure 2.7. NOTE: If after 5 seconds of
cranking the engine and it does not start, release the
key, make sure the Clutch/Brake Pedal is fully
depressed and attempt starting again after waiting for
approximately 20 seconds.
7. After engine starts, move engine speed control to
the “FAST” position, allow a brief warm-up until engine
runs smooth.
FIGURE 2.5
FIGURE 2.6
FIGURE 2.7
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TO START ENGINE,
PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL ALL THE WAY
DOWN
PARKING
BRAKE
LATCH
KEY
CHOKE
POSITION
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
FAST
SLOW
BLADE
LEVER IN
“OFF”
RELEASE BLADE
PEDALS

Snapper 22 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	22 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English