Service - Every 25 Operating Hours; Service - Annually; Storage - Out Of Season - Snapper 381451HBVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 3 – MAINTENANCE

3.3 SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS

3.3.1. Perform all service required after the first 5
hours of operation – Refer to Section "SERVICE –
AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS".
3.3.2. Check battery electrolyte level. Battery is
located under seat.
1. Remove seat knobs and carefully tilt forward to
expose battery.
2. Using large blade screwdriver (or allen wrench)
remove battery caps. Check fluid level.
3. Add water only to bring liquid to proper level -
approximately 3/16" above plates. DO NOT OVER
FILL.
3.3.3. Check Maintenance Schedule Section of
the "Engine Owner's Manual" for additional engine
service.

3.4 SERVICE - ANNUALLY

3.4.1. Perform all maintenance as specified in
"Maintenance Schedule" section of this manual
and the Engine Owner's Manual.
3.4.2. Fuel Filter - Service fuel filter as instructed
below on Cold Engine Only.
WARNING
Gasoline is an extremely flammable liquid and its
vapors are highly explosive. Handle only outdoors
in an open, well ventilated area where vapor can
dissipate safely and away from all sources of
ignition.
1. Remove hose clamps from fuel filter.
2. Pull hose out of hose support clamp. See
Figure 3.13.
HOSE CLAMPS
FIGURE 3.13
3. Squeeze tabs on hose clamps using pliers and
slip clamps away from filter body.
4. Pull hose off of filter. Discard old filter.
FUEL FILTER
HOSE
SUPPORT
5. Elevate end of hose to prevent fuel from
draining from tank.
6. Slip hose over fittings on new filter.
7. Move hose clamps back to original position.
8. Place hose back into support clamp and
secure.
9. Check for leaks.
3.5 STORAGE (OUT OF SEASON)
If desired, the machine can be stored on the rear
bumper. Perform the following procedures to
insure the machine will operate properly when
taken out of storage.
1. Thoroughly clean the machine by removing all
grass clippings and debris.
2. Perform
required.
3. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
4. Start engine and allow it to run until engine
runs out of fuel. This allows the carburetor and
fuel system to remain clean during storage.
5. Remove battery. Refer to Section "BATTERY
STORAGE".
6. Carefully stand machine on rear bumper in
desired location for storage.
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maintenance and lubrication as