Snapper RP217017BVE Manuel D’Utilisation

 

Make the following checks and perform the service 
required before each start-up. 

2.1.1.  Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter 
and covers to make sure all are in place and 
securely tightened. 
2.1.2.  Check blade control and wheel drive control 
to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1. 
 

 

 

2.1.3.  Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height. 
2.1.4.  Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring 
level up to the full mark. Refer to Engine Owner’s 
Manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.2. 

 

 

2.1.5. Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower 
outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure 
cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine 
Owners Manual for specifications. 
 
2.1.6.  Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and 
engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass, 
oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling 
fins clear at all times. 
 

2.2.1.  ENGINE & BLADE 
(Primer Models) 
1.  Move engine speed control to the “Fast” (Rabbit) 
position. See Figure 2.3. 
IMPORTANT: Certain models do not have a 
separate engine speed control. These models have 
a fixed non-adjustable engine speed. Proceed to 
step 2 and prime engine to start. 

 

NOTE:  Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the 

blade control. 

 

 

 

 

2. Push primer button three times to start a cold 
engine. NOTE: The primer should not be required to 
restart a warm engine. See Figure 2.4 
3.  Pull blade control against handle. 
4.  Pull rope start handle to crank engine. 
5. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until 
engine runs smooth.