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SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST
Make the following checks and perform the services as
required before each start-up.
IMPORTANT: Before starting your SNAPPER Pro
Hydro machine, the hydraulic reservoir and engine
MUST be filled to the proper level with oil.
3.1.1. HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR: Use SAE 10W-
30 oil. Fill reservoir with oil until the level comes to
within 1-1/2 inches from the top of the filler neck.
Check on level surface with engine off. See Figure 3.1.
OIL FILL 1-1/2
LINE
WARNING
Use approved fuel container. DO NOT smoke near
open fuel container. DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors or
when engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at
least ten minutes before refilling. Wipe off any
spilled fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run
engine indoors.
7. Add fuel to tank after pushing the machine outside
where FUMES can be dissipated. Make sure Fuel
Tank Cap is tightened after refueling. (Refer to
Engine Owner's Manual for Fuel specifications).
3.1.3. BEFORE OPERATING
Be thoroughly familiar with ALL controls and know how
to use them before operating the mower. Know
beforehand how to STOP the Traction Drive Wheel
Motors, Mower Blades and Engine in preparation for a
possible emergency.
HYDRAULIC OIL
RESERVOIR
FIGURE 3.1
IMPORTANT: FLUID LEVEL MUST
BE ABOVE TOP OF BAFFLE.
RESERVOIR CAPACITY IS ONE (1)
GALLON. DO NOT OVERFILL.
3.1.2, ENGINE OIL: Add oil as needed to bring up to,
but not over, the FULL mark. Refer to the Engine
Owner's Manual for oil specifications.
1. If required, make cutting height adjustments. Refer
to Section "CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT".
2. Check tires and add air as needed to bring pressure
to 25 PSi in front tires and 12-15 PSi in rear tires.
3. Check Guards, Deflectors and Belt Covers to make
sure all are in place and secure.
4. Check condition of Cutter Deck Belt(s). If damaged,
replace with original part. Refer to Section "CUTTER
DECK BELT REMOVAL".
5. Clean Interior and Exterior surfaces of Cutting Deck
and clean Engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass,
oil, etc. Keep Engine Air Intake Screens and Cooling
Fins clear at ALL times.
6. Check Engine Oil Reservoir and add oil as needed to
bring level up to but not over the FULL mark. (Refer
to Engine Owner's Manual for oil specifications).
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