Snapper RE110 Operater's Manual - Page 12

Operation Starting and Operation (Continued) Engine (Electric Start) (Continued) A 8. Should the battery be too weak to start the engine, refer to the Section entitled "Engine (Manual Start)" to manually start the electric start engines. 9. On Model 3317524BVE, the engine is equipped with a fuel shut-off solenoid. If the battery is dead, the engine can be started with the recoil back-up starter if the engine speed control is in the choke position (HOT engine or COLD engine). Engine (Manual Start) B IMPORTANT: When the key is turned to "ON", and the recoil Figure 8: Setting the park brake handle is pulled, the engine will turn over, but will not start unless the Clutch/Brake Pedal is pressed all the way down with the Park Brake engaged, and the Blade Lever is in the "Off" position. 4. Move the engine speed control (A, Figure 6) to the choke position (B) to start a cold engine. 5. Turn the key (A, Figure 9) to the "ON" position. Start the engine as follows: 1. Move the transmission shift lever to the (N) Neutral r n position. Refer to the section entitled "Wheel Drive". fo tio IMPORTANT: DO NOT start the engine with the transmission shift lever in a drive position. ot c ! WARNING ! u It is possible to start the engine with the transmission N d shift lever in a drive position. Follow starting instructions carefully. ro 2. Make certain the Blade Lever (A, Figure 4) is in the "OFF" position. p 3. Press the Clutch/Brake Pedal (A, Figure 8) all the way e down, move the park brake latch (B) over, and release R the clutch/brake pedal to set the park brake. A Figure 9: Key 6. Pull the starter rope, located on the engine recoil, with a smooth, even motion until the engine starts. NOTE: Always guide the starter rope back into the recoil housing. Never allow rope to snap back. After the engine starts, move the engine speed control to the "FAST" position. 7. Allow a brief warm-up until the engine runs smooth. 12 www.snapper.com