Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.1INTRODUCTION
To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular mower, always mention model and serial number.
3.2SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
(ROBIN ENGINES)
1.Refer to Engine Manual for proper oil specifications and procedures.
2.For simplest/cleanest oil change, loosen lower handle wing nuts and stand mower up on lower handle as shown in Figure 3.1A. Drain oil through dipstick tube into a container.
FIGURE 3.1A
IMPORTANT: DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down. Oil from crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If contamination does occur, the air filter will have to be replaced.
(KAWASAKI ENGINES)
1.The items needed to perform oil change are: cloth rags, (1) 24” long plastic hose and (1) 2 quart shallow pan.
2.Tilt mower on its left wheels and place blocks under the right wheels. See Figure 3.1B.
3.Attach plastic hose over end of nipple on oil drain plug and allow opposite end to lay in pan.
4.Using a wrench, turn oil drain plug counter clockwise until oil drains freely from engine into pan.
NOTE: Check specific model engine owner’s manual for changing engine oil procedure.
KAWASAKI ENGINE SHOWN
OIL
FILTER
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
NIPPLE
ATTACH HOSE TO
END OF DRAIN
NIPPLE
FIGURE 3.1B
5.Retighten oil drain after oil has completely drained from engine. Remove plastic hose. Wipe up any spilled oil. Dispose of oil properly.
6.Place cloth underneath oil filter. Remove oil filter and filter gasket. Wipe up any spilled oil.
7.Install new oil filter and filter gasket.
NOTE: Correct oil filter and filter gasket specified in Engine Owner’s Manual.
8.Fill engine with oil as specified in Engine Owner’s Manual. Thereafter, change oil after each
25hours of use.
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