Change Engine Oil - Briggs & Stratton Snapper 7800968-01 Manual Del Operador

MOWER
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check safety interlock system
Clean debris off mower
Every 25 Hours or Annually *
Check mower for loose hardware
See Dealer Annually to
Lubricate mower
Check mower blade **
Check mower blade stopping time
Check drive belt
Clean battery and cables
* Whichever comes first
** Check blade more often in regions with sandy soils or high
dust conditions
ENGINE
First 5 Hours

Change engine oil

Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check engine oil level
Every 25 Hours or Annually *
Clean engine air filter and pre-cleaner (if equipped) **
Every 50 Hours or Annually *
Change engine oil
Replace oil filter (if equipped)
Annually
Replace air filter
Replace pre-cleaner (if equipped)
See Dealer Annually to
Inspect muffler and spark arrester (if equipped)
Replace spark plug
Replace fuel filter (if equipped)
Clean engine air cooling system
* Whichever comes first
** Clean more often in dusty conditions or when airborne
debris is present
Change Engine Oil
WARNING
Amputation Hazard
• 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.
Burn Hazard
• Engine and components are HOT.
• Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all
components to cool.
Laceration Hazard
• Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working
around cutting blades.
• Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe
injury.
1. Drain the fuel tank completely.
2. Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 16), then turn the mower
on its side. Allow the oil to drain from the oil fill tube into
an appropriate container. Dispose of used oil properly.
3. Place the mower upright, then fill the engine with engine
oil to the 'full' mark on the dipstick. Refer to the section
entitled 'Oil Recommendations'. Do not overfill.
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NOTICE
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 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.
Change Oil Filter
(If Equipped)
1. Drain the oil from the engine. See Change Engine Oil .
2. Remove the oil filter (B, Figure 16) and dispose of
properly.
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