Valve, Open, Closed | Snapper LT2044 instruction

Regular Maintenance

Oil Drain Valve Operation

1.Place a suitable container with a 4 quart capacity under the oil drain valve (A, Figure 22 or 23).

2.Loosen or remove the dip stick (C, Figure 22 or 23).

3.Wipe oil drain valve (B, Figure 24) and cover (C) with paper towel or rag.

NOTE: Sliding a hose with a 1/2” (12.5 mm) inside diameter tube over the valve nipple may aid in guiding the draining oil.

4.Rotate the drain valve (B) counter clockwise and pull out 1/4” (6.35 mm) for engine oil to drain. Allow ample time for complete drainage.

5.After all the oil has drained, close the oil drain valve

(B) by pushing in and rotating clockwise to close.

6.Wipe the nipple (D) with paper towel or rag. Install the cover (C) over nipple (D).

A		A
A
	B	B
	B
		D
Valve		Valve
Valve		Open
Closed	C	C
		C

Figure 24. Oil Drain Valve

A.Engine Block / Valve Base

B.Oil Drain Valve

C.Cover

D.Nipple

Change Engine Oil

BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS

Service Interval: 50 hours or once per season.

Oil Capacity: Approximately1-7/8 quarts (1.8L) without filter change.

NOTE: Change engine oil while the engine is warm. Run the engine for a few minutes, then shut the engine off and allow it to cool from hot to warm.

1.Clean the area around the dip stick (C, Figure 22 or 23) and oil drain valve (A).

2.Drain engine oil. See OIL DRAIN VALVE OPERATION above.

3.Fill the crankcase with oil. See CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL.

Change Engine Oil & Filter

BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS

Service Interval: 100 hours or once per season.

Oil Capacity: Approximately 2 quarts (1.9L) with oil filter change.

NOTE: Change engine oil while the engine is warm. Run the engine for a few minutes, then shut the engine off and allow it to cool from hot to warm.

1.Clean the area around the dip stick (C, Figure 22 or 23) and oil drain valve (A).

2.Drain engine oil. See OIL DRAIN VALVE OPERATION above.

3.Remove the oil filter (B). Discard the filter.

4.Using a drop of oil on your finger tip, wet the rubber gasket on the bottom of the new filter.

Use oil classified API Service Class SF, SG, SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity:

						30 Conventional**
			5W-30
			10W-30
		Conventional*
			Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30
˚F	-20	0	20	32	40	60	80	100
˚C	-30	-18	-7	0	4	16	27	38

*CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines. The use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.) in temperatures above 40º F (4ºC) will result in higher than normal oil consumption. When using a multi-viscosity oil, check oil level more frequently.

**CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40º F (4ºC), will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication.

Figure 25. Recommended Engine Oil -

Briggs & Stratton Models

5.Turn the filter clockwise until the rubber gasket meets the filter base. Then turn 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.

6.Fill the crankcase with oil. See CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL.

7.Test run the engine to check for leaks. Stop the engine for 1 minute, then recheck the oil level.