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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.1 INTRODUCTION
To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine
SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local
SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance.
For the correct part or information for a particular
mower, always mention model and serial number.
3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS
3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine and blade running. STOP
engine 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 components to cool. Wear
heavy leather gloves when handling or working
around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp
and can cause severe injury.
(ROBIN
ENGINES)
1. Refer to Engine Manual for proper oil
specifications and procedures.
2. For simplest/cleanest oil change, loosen lower
handle wing nuts and stand mower up on lower
handle as shown in Figure 3.1. Drain oil through
dipstick tube into a container.
FIGURE 3.1
IMPORTANT: DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or
spark plug down. Oil from crankcase will saturate 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.
(KAWASAKI
ENGINES)
1. The items needed to perform oil change are:
cloth rags, (1) 24” long plastic hose and (1) 2 quart
shallow pan.
2. Tilt mower on its left wheels and place blocks
under the right wheels. See Figure 3.1.
3. Attach plastic hose over end of nipple on oil
drain plug and allow opposite end to lay in pan.
4. Using a wrench, turn oil drain plug counter
clockwise until oil drains freely from engine into pan.
NOTE: Check specific model engine owner’s
manual for changing engine oil procedure.
FIGURE 3.1
5. Retighten oil drain after oil has completely
drained from engine. Remove plastic hose. Wipe
up any spilled oil. Dispose of oil properly.
6. Place cloth underneath oil filter. Remove oil
filter and filter gasket. Wipe up any spilled oil.
7. Install new oil filter and filter gasket.
NOTE: Correct oil filter and filter gasket specified
in Engine Owner’s Manual.
8. Fill engine with oil as specified in Engine
Owner’s Manual. Thereafter, change oil after each
25 hours of use.
KAWASAKI ENGINE SHOWN
OIL
FILTER
ATTACH HOSE TO
END OF DRAIN
NIPPLE
NIPPLE
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
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