Snapper SZT18336BVE User Manual

 

Make the following checks and perform the service 
required before each start-up. 
2.1.1.  Check tires and add or release air as needed 
to bring pressure to 12 P.S.I. front and rear. 
2.1.2.  Check guards, deflectors and covers to make 
sure all are in place and securely tightened. 
2.1.3.  Check engine oil and add as needed to bring 
level up to the FULL mark. Refer to engine owner’s 
manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.1.  

 

 

 

2.1.4. Check all controls to make sure they 
operate freely and correctly.  (Refer to section 
“FAMILIARIZATION”.) 
2.1.5.  Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and 
engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc.  
Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear 
at all times. 
2.1.6.  Add fuel to tank with machine out of doors 
where fumes can safely dissipate. Refer to engine 
owner’s manual for fuel specifications. Make sure 
fuel filler cap is tight after filling tank.  Open vent 
screw on fuel cap by turning counterclockwise.  
Also open fuel valve, located in fuel line. See 
Figure 2.2. 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

1.  Make sure both motion control levers are lifted 

fully up and out into their neutral lock positions. See 
Figure 1.5. 

2.  Make sure blade switch is pushed in to its off 

(‘0’) position. See Figure 1.7. 

3.  Make sure parking brake is engaged. See 

Figure 1.6. 
 
IMPORTANT: Engine will not crank or start unless 
steps 1 thru 3 have been taken. 
 

4.  Make sure vent screw on fuel cap and fuel valve 

in fuel line are both open.  See Figure 2.2. 

 

IMPORTANT: Failure to open vent screw and/or 
fuel valve will prevent engine from starting, or will 
cause engine to stall after starting. 

5.  Sit squarely in operator seat. 
6.  Move engine speed control fully forward to ‘Choke’ 

position. See Figure 1.3. 

7.  Turn key to “START” position and hold until engine 

starts. See Figure 1.2. NOTE: If engine does not start 
after 5 seconds, release key, wait 20 seconds, then 
attempt starting again.  (If engine still fails to start, 
refer to the troubleshooting section of both mower 
and engine manuals.) 

8.  After engine starts, move engine speed control 

back past choke control and to desired speed 
position. Allow a brief warm-up until engine runs 
smooth. 

 

 

1.  Stop engine by turning key to  “STOP” position. 
See Figure 1.2.