Snapper GP216512RV Manuel D’Utilisation

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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
 
 
2.1  PRE-START CHECK LIST 
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. 
 
 
 
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. 
 
 
 
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  STARTING & OPERATION 
2.2.1.  ENGINE & BLADE 
1.  
Move engine speed control to the “choke” 
position. See Figure 2.3. 
 
NOTE:  Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the 
blade control. 
 
 
 
FIGURE 2.3 
 
2.  Pull blade control against handle. 
3.  Pull rope start handle to crank engine. 
4. After engine starts, move engine speed control 
away from the choke position to the “Fast” (Rabbit) 
position. See Figure 2.3. 
5.  Allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHEEL DRIVE 
CONTROL 
BLADE 
CONTROL 
FULL MARK 
(DO NOT OVER FILL) 
CATCHER MODEL SHOWN 
(ROPE START MOUNTED ON 
LEFT SIDE OF HANDLE) 
BLADE 
CONTROL 
WHEEL DRIVE 
CONTROL 
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL 
(SHOWN IN CHOKE POSITION)