Checking/Adding Fuel; Fuelfilter; Oil & Filterchange - Snapper SW20 Series Operator's Manual

Regular Maintenance
Checking/Adding Fuel
To add fuel:
1. Removethe fuel cap (E, Figure 18).
2. Fill the tankto the bottom of the filler neck. Thiswill
allow for fuel expansion.
NOTE. Do not overfill, Refer to your engine manual for
specific fuel recommendations.
3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.
Fuel Filter
The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between fuel tank and
carburetor, near the fuel pump. If filter is dirty or clogged,
replace as follows:
1. Placea container below the fuel filter (F) to catch spilled
fuel.
2. Using pliers, open and slide hose clamps from fuel filter.
3. Remove hoses from filter.
4. Install new filter in proper flow direction in fuel line.
5. Securewith hose clamps.
6. Reconnectthe negative battery cable when finished.
Change OiJ & FiJter
1. Warm engine by running for a few ndnutes. (Refer to
the engine operator's manual for oil and filter
replacement instructions.)
2. Route the oil drain hose (A) over the front end of the
engine deck. Placethe drain hose down betweenthe
front of the engine deck and the back of the cutter deck.
3. Placea small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the
oil. Using the appropriate tools, remove the cap B,
from the oil drain hose and drain the engine o nto the
pan.
4. After draining, replacethe cap and wipe up any spilled
oil. Reposition the oil drain hose so that it is facing
towards the back of the machine.
5. Placean absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter
(C). Removethe engine oil filter and replacewith a new
one.
6. Removethe oil dipstick (D) and refill with oil. (Refer to
the engine operator's manual for oil recommendations.)
7. Removethe shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil.
EngineMaintenance
Referto engine owner's manual for all engine maintenance
procedures and recommendations.
, WARNING
Gasolineis highly flammable and must be handled
with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is still
hot from recent operation. Do notallow open flame,
smokingor matchesin the area. Avoid over-filling and
wipe up any spills.
Do not remove fuel filter when engine is hot, as spilled
gasoline may ignite. DONOT spreadhose clamps
further than necessary.Ensureclamps grip hoses
firmly ever filter after installation.
NOTICE
Do nat use gasoline containingMETHANOL,gasohol
containingmore than 10% ethanol, gasoline additives,
premium gasoline, or white gas because engine/fuel
system damage could result.
Figure 18. Engine Oil Drain
A. Oil Drain Hose
B, Cap
C. Oil Filter
D. Oil Dipstick
E Fuel TankCap
E Fuel Filter
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