Preparingthe Mower For Storage - Snapper 7800604 Operator's Manual

Preparingthe Mower for Storage
WARNING: Do not remove gasoline while
inside a building, near a fire, or white you
smoke. Gasolinefumes can cause an
explosion or a fire.
1. Drain the fueltank.
2. Let the engine run until it is out of gasoline.
3. Drain the oil from the warm engine. Fill the engine
crankcase with new oil.
4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder. Pour one
ounce of oil into the cylinder. Slowly pull the recoil-start
grip so that the oil will protect the cylinder. Install a new
spark plug in the cylinder.
5. Cleanthe dirt and debris from the cylinder cooling fins
and the engine housing.
6. Cleanthe bottom of the mower housing.
7. Make sure the grass bag is empty of grass. Grass
remaining in the bag during storage will damagethe
bag.
8. Compietdy dean the mower to protect the pant.
9. Fold the handbs (if desired).
CAUTION:Be careful when you fold or raise the handle. Do
not damagethe cables. A cable that is bent will not work
correctly. Before you use the unit, replacea bent or damaged
cane.
10. Put the unit in a building that has good ventilation.
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