Snapper 216517B Manuale Utente

 

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 
(Recoil Start Models) 
1.  Move engine speed control to the “Fast” (Rabbit) 
position. See Figure 2.3. 
1A. Fixed engine speed models go to Step 2. 

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

blade control. 

 

 

 

 

2. Push primer bulb three times to start a cold 
engine.  NOTE: Primer should not be required to 
restart a hot 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.