Snapper 1650 Series User Manual

SECTION 7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IGNITION - GENERAL SERVICES
SPARK PLUGS : Remove and check con¬
dition every 100 hours of operation or an¬
nually. If gapping is needed, set at .035". Do
not sandblast, wire brush or scrape plug. If
needed, replace with Champion RH 10.
BREAKER POINTS : Check and service at
least every 100 hours of operation or annual¬
ly. If oxidized, oily or dirty, clean with a coar¬
se cloth. Do not use emery cloth or sand¬
paper. Replace badly pitted or burned points.
To adjust, turn engine over by hand until
points are at maximum opening. Check gap
with feeler gauge. If gap is not .020", loosen
retaining screw and shift plate until proper
gap is obtained. Retighten screw, then re¬
check gap when points are fully open.
Replace condenser if necessary.
IGNITION SWITCH : Ignition switch is key
operated and is on right lower portion of in¬
strument panel. It has four positions; off, run
with lights, run and start. Turning key to start
cranks starter motor. When key is released,
it returns to run position. Turning key one
notch to left of "Run" turns on lights. Turning
key one more notch to left shuts off engine.
AMMETER: Ammeter is on left side of in¬
strument panel. Normally needle will be on
right (plus) side of dial when engine is runn¬
ing, indicating alternator's rate of charge. If
ammeter indicates a discharge (with needle
on (minus) side of dial) for any length of
time, check wiring, battery and circuit break¬
er for shorts or other malfunctions.
HOURMETER — (ACCESORY): Hourmeter
indicates accumulated hours of engine
operation.
NOTE All wires 18 gauge unless otherwise specified
FIGURE 7.1-GARDEN TRACTOR SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAM
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Snapper 1650 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	1650 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English