Snapper RDLT Series, Operator'S Manual

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NOTICE: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean
th) ilt)r. Pr)ssuriz)( air can (amag) th) ilt)r an( sol
-
v)nts will (issolv) th) ilt)r.
1. Remove the fasteners ( A
, F86ur4 0n3 t74 08r ilt4r
cover ( B ).
. To r4mov4 t74 ilt4r
C
, l85t t74 4n3 o5 t74 ilt4r 0n3
t74n pull t74 ilt4r of t74 8nt0k4
D ).
. To loos4n 341r8s, 64ntly t0p t74 ilt4r on 0 70r3 sur-
5024. î5 t74 ilt4r 8s 4x24ss8v4ly 38rty, r4pl024 w8t7 0 n4w
ilt4r.
4. Wash the pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water.
Then allow it to thoroughly air dry. Do not oil the pre-
cleaner.
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. înst0ll t74 ilt4r on t74 8nt0k4. Pus7 t74 4n3 o5 t74 ilt4r
8nto t74 10s4 0s s7own. M0k4 sur4 ilt4r its s42ur4ly 8n
the base.
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Changing the Oil Filter
For replacement intervals, see the
Maintenance Chart.
1. Drain the oil from the engine. See
Remove Oil
sec-
tion.
. R4mov4 t74 o8l ilt4r
A , Figure 12) and dispose of
properly.
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o8l ilt4r 60sk4t w8t7 5r4s7, 2l40n o8l.
. înst0ll t74 o8l ilt4r 1y 70n3 unt8l t74 60sk4t 2ont02ts
t74 o8l ilt4r 030pt4r, t74n t867t4n t74 o8l ilt4r / to /
turns.
5. Add oil. See
Add Oil
section.
6. Start and run the engine. As the engine warms up,
check for oil leaks.
7. Stop the engine and check the oil level. It should be at
the FULL mark on the dipstick.
Add Oil
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• Cl40n t74 o8l ill 0r40 o5 0ny 341r8s.
• S44 t74
Speciications
section for oil capacity.
1. Remove the dipstick ( A , Figure 4) and wipe with a
clean cloth.
. Pour t74 o8l slowly 8nto t74 4n68n4 o8l ill
C
).
Do not
ov4rill.
After adding oil, wait one minute and then
check the oil level.
3. Install and tighten the dipstick.
4. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. It should
be at the FULL mark ( B ) on the dipstick.
5. Install and tighten the dipstick.
Servicing the Air Filter
WARNING
Fu4l 0n3 8ts v0pors 0r4 4xtr4m4ly l0mm01l4 0n3
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
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0ss4m1ly or 08r ilt4r r4mov43.