Start The Engine; Stop The Engine - Snapper SPX RIDING MOWER Manuel D'utilisation

1. Remove unwanted material from the fuel cap area.
2. Remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 7).
3. Fill the fuel tank (B) with fuel. DO NOT fill above the
bottom of the fuel tank neck (C).
4. Install the fuel cap.
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Start the Engine

WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When you start the engine:
• Make sure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air
cleaner (if equipped) are installed correctly.
• Do not crank the engine with spark plug removed.
• If the engine floods, set the choke (if equipped) to the
OPEN/RUN position, move the throttle (if equipped) to
the FAST position and crank until engine starts.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting, or
death.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
• Start and operate the engine outdoors.
• Do not start or operate the engine in enclosed area,
even if doors or windows are open.
1. Check the oil level. See Check and Add Engine Oil.
2. Make sure that the equipment drive controls are
disengaged.
3. Sit in the seat and lift UP the seat adjustment lever to lock
the seat in position.
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4. Engage the parking brake control (I, Figure 8). Push the
brake pedal, pull OUT the parking brake control, and
release the brake pedal.
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5. Push the PTO switch (E) to disengage it.
6. Set the throttle/choke control (J) to the CHOKE position (if
equipped).
7. Put the key into the ignition switch (C) and turn it to the
START position. For push-button start models, push the
button two times and hold until the engine starts.
8. After the engine starts, move the throttle/choke control
to half speed. Make sure that the engine is ON for a
minimum of 30 seconds. This will warm the engine.
9. Set the throttle/choke control to the FAST position.
Note: In the event of an emergency, turn the ignition switch
to the OFF position. This will STOP the engine. See Stop the
Engine.
Note: If the engine does not start after 2 or 3 attempts,
contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Stop the Engine

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
• Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine.
1. Release the ground speed pedals (O, Figure 9).