Operation; General Operating Safety; Check & Fill Engine Oil; Adding Fuel - Snapper LT23420 Manual Del Operador

Operation
General Operating Safety
Be sure to read all information in the OPERATOR SAFE-
TY section before attempting to operate this unit.
Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop
the unit.
Check & Fill Engine Oil
1. Turn the engine off, and set the parking brake to
PARK.
2. Clean the area around the dip stick (A, Figure 2).
3. Remove the dip stick and clean it with a paper towel.
4. Insert the dip stick back into the engine. Thread the
cap back onto the tube.
5. Remove the dip stick and read the oil level. The oil
level should be between the "FULL" and "ADD" marks
(B). If not, add oil according to the oil recommenda-
tions chart (see Figure 18).
Adding Fuel
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be
handled with care. Never fill the tank when the
engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not
allow open flame, smoking or matches in the
area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.
Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL,
gasohol containing more than 10% ETHANOL,
gasoline additives, or white gas because
engine/fuel system damage could result.
1. Remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 5).
2. Fill the tank. Do not overfill. Leave room in the tank
for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manual for
specific fuel recommendations.
3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.
Figure 2. Check & Fill Engine Oil
Starting the Engine
1. Sit in the seat and lift UP the seat adjustment lever,
position the seat as desired, and release the lever to
lock the seat in position.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal or set the parking
brake with pedal fully depressed, pull UP on parking
brake knob, then release pedal.
3. Raise mower to highest position with the mower
height adjustment lever.
4. Disengage the PTO switch by pushing IN.
5. Move throttle/choke control to CHOKE position.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
6. Insert key into ignition and turn clockwise to START
position and release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
7. When engine starts, leave throttle/choke control in
CHOKE position until engine warms up and begins
to run roughly.
8. Immediately move the throttle/choke control to the
FAST position.
NOTE: In the event of an emergency, the engine can be
stopped by turning the ignition switch to STOP. For nor-
mal engine shut down, follow the procedure in "Stopping
the Tractor & Engine."
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