Snapper 7800849 Change Engine Oil, Change Oil Filter if equipped, Service Air Filter, Maintenance

Maintenance

Change Engine Oil			Change Oil Filter (if equipped)
!	WARNING	!	Refer to the engine owner’s manual.
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or			Service Air Filter
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine
and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure			!	WARNING	!
away from spark plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all			Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner
components to cool.			assembly (if equipped) or the air filter (if equipped)
1. Drain the fuel tank completely.			removed.
			Refer to the engine owner’s manual.
2. Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 14), then turn the
mower on its side. Allow the oil to drain from the oil			Check Safety Interlock System
used oil properly.
fill tube into an appropriate container. Dispose of			1. Start the mower.
3. Place the mower upright, then fill the engine with
			2. Release the blade control. The engine must stop
oil as specified in the engine owner’s manual. Do
			within 3 seconds.
not overfill.
			If the engine does not stop within 3 seconds, do not
			use the mower. Bring the mower to an authorized
		for
		Reproduction
			dealer for service.
A		Not
Figure 14: Draining the engine oil
IMPORTANT: Drain the fuel tank before tipping the
machine. DO NOT tip the machine with the carburetor
or spark plug down. Oil from the crankcase will satu-
rate 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.

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