Snapper washer-extractor Operator's Manual page 17

Engine Care
Before Each Use
• Check engine oil level
• Clean area around muffler and controls
• Clean air intake grille
Every 25 Hours or Annually
• Clean air filter *
• Clean pre-cleaner, if equipped *
Every 50 Hours or Annually
• Check muffler and spark arrester
Annually
• Replace air filter
• Replace pre-cleaner, if equipped
• Replace spark plug
• Clean air cooling system *
* In dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present, clean
more often.
How To Change The Oil
Check and add oil as required. See the How To Check/Add Oil
section. An oil change is not required but if you desire to change
the oil, follow the procedure below.
Remove Oil
CAUTION:
Used oil is a hazardous waste product
and must be disposed of properly. Do not discard
with household waste. Check with your local
authorities, service center, or dealer for safe
disposal/recycling facilities.
1. With engine off but still warm, disconnect the spark plug
wire and keep it away from the spark plug.
2. Place a suitable container next to the engine to catch the
used oil.
3. Remove the oil fill dipstick and drain the oil into the
container by tipping the engine toward the oil filler neck,
keeping the spark plug end of the engine up.
WARNING:
When you drain the oil from the top oil
fill tube, the fuel tank must be empty or fuel can leak
out and result in a fire or explosion. To empty the
fuel tank, run the engine until it stops from lack of
fuel.
Add Oil
1. Clean the oil fill area of any debris.
2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth.
3. Pour fresh oil slowly into the engine oil fill. Do not overfill.
After adding oil, wait one minute and then check the oil
level.
4. Install and tighten the dipstick.
5. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. It should be at
the top of the full indicator on the dipstick.
6. Install and tighten the dipstick.
How To Service The Air Filter
NOTE: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the filter.
Pressurized air can damage the filter and solvents will dissolve
the filter.
The air cleaner system uses a pleated filter with an optional pre-
cleaner. The pre-cleaner can be washed and reused.
1. Open the cover and remove the filter. See Figure 6-3.
Figure 6-3
2. Remove the pre-cleaner, if equipped, from the filter. To
loosen debris, gently tap the filter on a hard surface. If the
filter is excessively dirty, replace with a new filter.
3. Wash the pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water. Then
allow it to thoroughly air dry. Do not oil the pre-cleaner.
4. Assemble the dry pre-cleaner, if equipped, to the filter.
5. Install the filter and close the cover.
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Pre-cleaner
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