Snapper LT160H42FBV Operator's Manual page 86

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
On 4-cyle engines with an oil level plug,
don't be fooled Into thinking the engine has
sufficient lubricating oii if you can see "some"
oil in the opening - the level should always be
brought up to the point of at the
top of the fill hole.
On 2-cycle engines, lubrication must be
provided by an exact mixture of gasoline
and 2-cycle air-cooled engine oi1. A 2-cycle
engine that Is mistakenly run on straight
gasoline will be ruined in less than 5
minutesl If you keep straight gasoline In
addition to pre-mixed 2-cycle engine fuel,
be sure the containers are clearly marked
to avoid mix-up.
Snapper 2-cycle engines require a 32 to 1
mixture of gasoline and BIA eertlfled TC-W
oil such as Snapper's 2-cycle engine o11.
Many of the 2-cycle engine oils on the
market today make fantastic claims, but for
the best performance and long engine life,
always use Snapper 2-cycle o11. Pre-mix
the fuel and always shake the container
before filling the tank.
Change oil at regular Intervals using s a high
quality oil such as Snapper's small engine
formulated 4-cycle engine o11. Refer to the
engine owner's manual for oll details.
STARTING CHECK LIST
1. Engine Oil • To full level (4-cycle)
• Properly mixed with gas
(2 cycle)
2. Air Cleaner * Clean and properly serviced
• Full fresh clean gasoline
3. Fuel Tank • Fuel valve open
• Cap vent open
• Inline filter clean
4. Choke . OperaUng properly
5. Primer (on . Used properly
some engines)
6. Safety Inter- , In proper position
lock Switches * All wlras properly connected
7. Switch & * Switch On q
Blade Control • Blade control properly
positioned on walk mower
8. Spark plug . Wlra connected
• Good connection
9. Throttle . Start position
control
10. Blade • Properly Installed and
torqued
• Sharpened
11. Muffler • Good condition
• Not clogged
• Grass & leaves cleaned away
Instructions in safety book-
lets and manuals.
Keep in mind that dirt Is your engine's enemy
#1 both Internally and extemallyl Internally,
dirt will quickly ruin an engine and externally
It will cause overhsaUng and resulting Internal
by Improper Iubrl-
poor air cleaner service or overhesting
due to dirt cannot be covered under warranty.
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engine (and equipment) on a routine basis
but the rewards will be a quick sfartlng, re-
sponsive engine that will provide long
satisfactory service with minimum maintenance
cost. The prestart checklist In the next column
and Instructions In your Snapper Operator's
Manual are designated to help you keep your
Snapper In top operating condition with
minimum effortl
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