Snapper 2690980 Manual Del Usuario página 17

Adding Fuel Starting the Engine
WARNmNG
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
When Adding Fuel
o Turn engine off and let engine cool at least 3 minutes
before removing the fuel cap.
o Fill fuel tank outdoors or in weIFventilated area.
o Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the
fuel do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
o Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pi_ot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
o Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
.
Clean the fuel cap area of dirt and debris. Remove the
fuel cap (A, Figure 7). A_so see Features and Controls
section.
2. Fill the fuel tank (B) with fuel. To allow for expansion of
the fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck
(c).
3. Reinstall the fuel cap.
Figure 7
WARNmNG
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
When Starting Engine
o Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air
cleaner (if equipped) are in place and secured.
o Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
o If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN
position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST position
and crank until engine starts.
WARNmNG
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 eng!ne outdoors.
Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open.
1. Check the oil level (see Check and Add Engine Oil).
2. Sit in the seat and lift UP the seat adjustment lever,
position as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat
in position.
3. Engage the parking brake. Fully depress the brake
pedal pull UP on the parking brake control, and release
the brake pedal.
4. Push in the PTO switch to disengage.
5. Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the START position. After the
engine starts running, release the switch to the RUN
position.
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