Snapper 6HP, 7HP manual Engine Maintenance, Check or Fill Oil Sump

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CAUTION

Do not operate tiller before reading the engine manual provided in the parts packet.

WARNING

Temperature of muffler and near by areas may exceed 150° F. Avoid these areas.

Engine can overheat and become damaged if debris blocks the cooling system or rotating screen.

Never run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine.

Engine Maintenance

Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet for information on engine maintenance.Your engine manual provides detailed information and a maintenance schedule for performing the following tasks:

1.Check oil level before each use or after every 8 hours of operation.

2.Change oil after first 5-8 hours of operation. Change oil while engine is warm. Refill with new oil of recommended grade.

4.Check spark plug yearly or every 100 hours of operation.

5.Service air cleaner.

6.Keep engine and parts clean.

7.Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and bolts, keep these items tightened.

Normal Care

Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You must add engine oil before starting engine.

Check or Fill Oil Sump

1.Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill. Use a clean, high quality detergent oil. Container must be marked A.P.I. Service SF - SJ. Use no special additives with recommended oils. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Oil level must be full. Check the oil level by removing oil fill plug. Oil level should be up to the bottom of the fill plug opening.

2.Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use.

Adapted from Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Form No. 274263-10/99.

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