Start The Engine - Snapper 2691525-00 Manual Del Operario

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Note: If the seat does not move after loosening the knobs, it
may be necessary to loosen the 5/16 inch patch lock screws
or hex nuts (B) located at the rear of the seat.
Set the Parking Brake
1. To set the park brake, depress the clutch/brake pedal (A,
Figure 12) all the way down, slide the park brake latch (B)
all the way in to the engaged position, and release the
clutch/brake pedal. A detent in the park brake latch will
keep the park brake engaged.
WARNING
DO NOT park the machine on slopes.
2. Release the park brake by pressing down firmly on the
clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 7). The park brake latch (B)
is spring-loaded, and will slide back to the disengaged
position unassisted.
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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 Starting the Engine
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air
cleaner (if equipped) are in place and secured.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If engine floods, turn off CHOKE, move engine speed
control to FAST, 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 run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open.
Electric Start
Start the engine as follows:
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