Snapper RP217250 Operation Manual - Page 12
Starting the Mower, Propelling the Mower, Operation
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Operation Fuel Recommendations Fuel must meet these requirements: • Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline. • A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude use, see below. • Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasahol) is acceptable. NOTICE: Do not use unapproved gasolines, such as E15 and E85. Do not mix oil in gasoline or modify the engine to run on alternate fuels. Use of unapproved fuels will damage the engine components and void the engine warranty. The engine on your mower is equipped with the Briggs & Stratton Ready StartTM System. This features a temperature-controlled automatic choke. No additional steps are required to start a cold engine. 1. Move the engine speed control (A, Figure 3) to the fast ('Rabbit') position. 2. Squeeze the blade control (B) against the handle. 3. Pull the rope start handle (C) to start the engine. 4. To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade control. 5. After the engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until the engine runs smooth before beginning mower operation. To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix a fuel stabilizer into the fuel. See Storage. All fuel is not B the same. If starting or performance problems occur, change fuel providers or change brands. This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The emissions control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modifications). High Altitude n At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum 85 octane/85 AKI (89 RON) gasoline is acceptable. tio To remain emissions compliant, high altitude adjust- ment is required. Operation without this adjustment will cause decreased performance, increased fuel con- r c sumption, and increased emissions. See an authorized fo Briggs & Stratton Dealer for high altitude adjustment u information. t d Operation of the engine at altitudes below 2,500 feet (762 meters) with the high altitude adjustment is not o o recommended. N pr Starting the Mower Re WARNING A C Figure 3: Starting the mower Propelling the Mower 1. Start the mower. 2. Move the ground speed control (A, Figure 4) to the desired speed position. 3. Squeeze the wheel drive control (B) against the handle to engage the wheel drive and propel the mower forward. Forward speed can be adjusted POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust contains carbon while the mower is moving by changing the posi- monoxide, a poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT see it, smell it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell tion of the ground speed control. exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to carbon monox- ide gas. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this product, shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a A doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning. • Operate this product ONLY outside far away from windows, doors and vents to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being drawn towards occupied spaces. B • Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to the manufacturer's instructions. Smoke alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas. • DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages, basements, crawlspaces, sheds, or other partially-enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors and windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these spaces and can linger for hours, even after this product has shut off. • ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the engine exhaust away from occupied spaces. Figure 4: Mower drive controls 12 www.snapper.com