Snapper 7800696 manual Change Engine Oil, Service Air Filter, Maintenance, Draining the engine oil

Maintenance

Change Engine Oil				Service Air Filter
!	WARNING		!		!	WARNING			!
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service				Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner assembly
with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.				(if equipped) or the air filter (if equipped) removed.
Remove starter insert. Disconnect spark plug wire and				NOTE: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the
secure away from spark plug. Engine and components
are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all				filter. Pressurized air can damage the filter and solvents will
components to cool.				dissolve the filter.
1. Drain the fuel tank completely.				1.	Remove the fastener (A, Figure 14) and the air filter
2. Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 13), then turn the					cover (B).
mower on its side. Allow the oil to drain from the oil fill				2.	Remove the pre-cleaner (C) and the filter (D).
tube into an appropriate container. Dispose of used oil				3.	To loosen debris, gently tap the filter on a hard surface.
properly.					If the filter is excessively dirty, replace with a new filter.
3. Place the mower upright, then fill the engine with				4.	Wash the pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water. Then
engine oil to the ‘full’ mark on the dipstick. Briggs &					allow it to thoroughly air dry. Do not oil the pre-cleaner.
Stratton warranty-certified SAE30 lawnmower oil is				5.	Assemble the dry pre-cleaner to the filter.
recommended. Do not overfill.				6.	Install the filter and pre-cleaner into the base (E). Make
					su filter fits securely in the base.
A				7.	Install air filter cover a d secure with fastener. Make
					su e the fastener	s tight.
					A
							B
							D
Figure 13: Draining the engine oil
						E		C
		Reproduction
				Figure 14: Air filter and pre-cleaner

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