PRIMARY MAINTENANCE

On 4-cyle engines with an oll level plug, don'tbe fooled into thinking the engine has sufficient lubricating oii if you can see "some" oil in the opening - the level should always be

brought up to the point ofat the top of the fill hole,

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Change oil at regular Intervals using a a high quality oil such as Snapper's small engine formulated 4-cycle engine o11. Refer to the engine owner's manual for oll details.

STARTING CHECK LIST

On 2-cycle englnes, lubrlcatlon must be provlded by an exact mlxture of gasoline and 2-cycle alr-cooled englne oil A 2-cycle englne that Is mlstakenly run on straight gasoline wlll be rulned In less than 5 mlnutesl If you keep stralght gasollne In addltlon to pre-mlxed 2-cycle englne fuel, be sure the containers are clearly marked to avold mlx-up.

Snapper 2-cycle englnes requlm a 32 to I mlxture of gasoline and BIA eertlfled TC-W oli such as Snapper's 2-cycle englne oil Many of the 2-cycle engine olls on the market today make fantastlc clalms, but for the best performance and long englne llfe, always use Snapper 2-cycle oli. Pre-mlx the fuel and always shake the container before filllng the tank.

1.Engine Oil

2.Air Cleaner

3.Fuel Tank

4.Choke

5.Pdmer (on some engines)

6.Safety Inter- lock Switches

7.Switch & Blade Control

8.Spark plug

g.Throttle control

10.Blade

11.Muffler

To full level (4-cycle)

Properly mixed with gas (2 cycle)

Clean and properly serviced

Full fresh clean gasoline

Fuel valve open

Cap vent open

Inline filter clean

Operating properly

Used properly

In proper posltlon

All wires properly connected

Switch On

Blade control properly posltloned on walk mower

Wire connected

Good connection

Start position

Properly installed and torqued

Sharpened

Good condition

Not clogged

Grass & leaves cleaned away

Read and follow all safety Instructions in safety book- lets and manuals.

Keep in mind that dirt Is your engine's enemy #1 both Internally and extemallyl Internally, dirt will quickly ruin an engine and externally It will cause overheating and resulting internal

Damage caused by Improper lubrl- poor air cleaner service or overheating due to dirt cannot be covered under warranty.

It only takes s few moments to service the engine (and equipment) on a routine besls but the rewards will be a quick starting, re- sponsive engine that will provide long satisfactory service with minimum maintenance cost. The prestart checldlst In the next column and Instructions In your Snapper Operator's Manual are designated to help you keep your Snapper In top operating condition with minimum effortl

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Snapper L T145H38GBV, L T150H38GKV, L T145H33GBV important safety instructions Starting Check List

L T150H38GKV, L T145H38GBV, L T145H33GBV specifications

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