Change Engine Oil; Change Oil Filter (If Equipped); Service Air Filter; Check Safety Interlock System - Snapper 7800849 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Change Engine Oil

WARNING
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DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine
and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure
away from spark plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all
components to cool.
1. Drain the fuel tank completely.
2. Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 14), then turn the
mower on its side. Allow the oil to drain from the oil
fill tube into an appropriate container. Dispose of
used oil properly.
3. Place the mower upright, then fill the engine with
oil as specified in the engine owner's manual. Do
not overfill.
A
Figure 14: Draining the engine oil
IMPORTANT: Drain the fuel tank before tipping the
machine. DO NOT tip the machine with the carburetor
or spark plug down. Oil from the crankcase will satu-
rate the air filter and cause the engine to be hard to
start or not start at all. If contamination does occur, the
air filter will have to be replaced.
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Change Oil Filter (if equipped)

Refer to the engine owner's manual.
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Service Air Filter

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Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner
assembly (if equipped) or the air filter (if equipped)
removed.
Refer to the engine owner's manual.

Check Safety Interlock System

1. Start the mower.
2. Release the blade control. The engine must stop
within 3 seconds.
If the engine does not stop within 3 seconds, do not
use the mower. Bring the mower to an authorized
dealer for service.
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