Snapper SPV2270HW Operater's Manual - Page 15

Operation Starting the Engine WARNING: The blade will rotate when the engine runs. 8. If the engine does not start in 5 or 6 tries, see the "Troubleshooting" Instructions. A IMPORTANT: Before you start the engine, operate the engine stop lever several times. Make sure the engine stop cable moves freely. NOTE: The engine design does not include a throttle B control or an engine speed adjustment. The engine is set at the best speed for cutting grass, bagging grass, and for extended engine life. NOTE: Models equipped with Ready Start TM engines do not feature a primer button. See the engine manu- facturer's instructions for further information. 1. Check the oil. 2. Fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline. r n Make sure the gasoline is clean. Leaded gasoline fo tio will increase deposits and shorten the life of the valves. t c NOTE: Do not use gasohol or methanol. Do not use premium unleaded gasoline. o u WARNING: Always use a safety gasoline N d container. Do not smoke when adding o gasoline to the fuel tank. When inside an r enclosure, do not add gasoline. Before you add gasoline, stop the engine and let the p engine cool for several minutes. e 3. Make sure the spark plug wire is connected to the spark plug. R 4. Make sure the drive lever is in the disengaged Figure 14: Starting the engine Rules for Safe and Effective Operation Refer to the 'Operator Safety' section of this manual for important rules concerning safe and effective mower operation. WARNING POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust contains carbon 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 exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to carbon monoxide 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 doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning. position. • Operate this product ONLY outside far away from windows, doors and vents to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas from accumulating and WARNING: To prevent an accident, make sure the drive lever is in the DISENGAGED position. When the drive lever is in the ENGAGED position, do not start the engine. potentially being drawn towards occupied spaces. • 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. 5. Stand behind the mower. Use one hand to hold the engine stop lever in the operating position (A, • ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the engine exhaust away from occupied spaces. Figure 14). 6. Start the mower: Pull the rope start handle (B) to crank the engine. 7. After the engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until the engine runs smooth before beginning mower operation. en 15