Primary Maintenance - Snapper LT160H42FBV Operator's Manual

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
Air Is also needed to keep
your engine cool. Dirt, dust
& debris build up to restrict
• and clog cooling air Intake
screens and fins. Clean
• screens and fins at frequent
Intervals. The engine blower
, housing and shrouds should
be removed at least once
each season or more often
i under dry, dusty conditions
for a thorough cleaning of
Dirt can also be Introduced
into an engine In dirty fuel
from a contaminated
container. Always use clean
fresh fuel from a clean
container to guard against
• dirt ge and water
ion.
Be aware that fuel breaks
down In storage and forms
lummy compounds which
pass-
ages. Never use fuel more
than 3 months old. Drain
tank then run the engine out
of fuel before storing during
the off-season.
An engine must also have proper lubrication.
All engines use some oil. On 4-cycle engines,
CHECK OIL LEVEL BEFORE EACH START-UP.
Wipe area clean around the oll check plug or
dipstick opening to keep dirt from falling into
the engine when checking the oil Always
check with the machine on a level surface.
On engines with dipstick, keep the level up to,
but not over, the FULL mark. When adding o11,
allow time for all of the oll to flow down the fill
tube to prevent a false full reading when the
level could actually be low and result In engine
damage.
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