Snapper 780084-01 manual Check Safety Interlock System, Clean Debris Off Mower, Storage Procedure

Maintenance

Check Safety Interlock System				3. Use a brush or compressed air to remove loose
1. Start the mower.				debris, then use a damp cloth to wipe down the
2. Release the blade control. The engine must stop				unit.
within 3 seconds.				4. Tilt the mower up on its rear wheels and inspect
If the engine does not stop within 3 seconds, do not				the underside of the deck. (Do not tilt the mower
use the mower. Bring the mower to an authorized				with the spark plug or carburetor down.) Scrape
dealer for service.				away stubborn accumulation of grass with a putty
				knife and/or wire brush.
Clean Debris Off Mower				5. Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating of
				oil to prevent corrosion.
				6. Carefully fold the handles, flexing the control
!	WARNING		!	cables to prevent cable damage.
				7. Store the mower in a shed or other dry area, pro-
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or				tected from weather.
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine				Fuel System
and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure
away from spark plug. Engine and components are				Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days.
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all				Stale fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in
components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when				the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. To
handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are				keep fuel fresh, use Briggs & Stratton® Advanced
extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.				Fo mula Fuel Treatme	t & Stabilizer, available
				whe ever Briggs & Stratt	ge uine service parts are
1. Clean dirt and debris from the top of the mower
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deck.
				For engines equ pped with a FRESH START® fuel
2. Clean any debris buildup on or around the engine,
etc.			dam-	cap, use Briggs & Stratton FRESH START® avail-
While cleaning, check components for wear				able in a drip oncentrate cartridge.
age. Replace worn or damaged components immedi-				There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine
ately.				if a f el stabilizer is added according to instructions.
				Run the engine for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer
Storage Procedure				thr ughout the fuel system before storage.
				If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a
!	WARNING		!	fuel stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved con-
				tainer. Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustm nts or				The use of a fuel stabilizer in the storage container is
service with engine and blade running. STOP			ngine	recommended to maintain freshness.
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
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components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when
handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are
extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.

Prepare the mower for “end of season” storage as fol- lows:

1.Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure away from the spark plug.

2.Drain the fuel tank and let the engine run until all fuel is out of the carburetor.

NOTE: If using a fuel stabilizer, there is no need to drain the fuel tank. Refer to the section entitled ‘Fuel System’.

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