Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton SNAPPER Operator's Manual

3. Empty the grass from the grass bag (E). See Figure 33.
HowToUseAsA Mulcher- Figure _
,i_ WARNING: Before you install or remove the mulcher plug, disconnect the spark I
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plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug.
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1. For mulching grass, remove the grass bag (I) and the side discharge chute (M) from the
mower. See Figure 1.
2. Raise the rear door (B) and install the mulcher plug (A) into the rear discharge opening.
See Figure 14.
illustrations and pictorials begin on page 2.
Emissions Control
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be
performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. However, to obtain "no
charge" emissions control service, the work must be performed by a factory authorized dealer.
See the Emissions Warranty.
l_hlb WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjustment, or repair, disconnect |
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the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug,
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Maintenance Chart
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check engine stop lever
Clean debris off mower
Every 25 Hours or Aflflnaily *
Check-mower for loose hardware
Every 50 Hours or Annually *
Clean battery and cables (if equipped)
See Dealer Annnally to
Lubricate mower
Check mower blade stopping time
Check mower blades **
Whichever comes first
• * Check blades more often in regions with sandy soils or high dust conditions.
First 5 Hours
Change engine oil
Every 8 Henrs or Daily
Check engine oil level
Every 25 Hours or Annnaily *
Clean engine air filter and pre-cleaner (if equipped) **
Every 50 Hours or Annnaily *
Change engine oil
Replace oil filter (if equipped)
Annnally
Replace air filter
Replace pre-cleaner (if equipped)
See Dealer Annnally to
Inspect muffler and spark arrester (if equipped)
Replace spark plug
Replace fuel filter (if equipped)
Clean engine air cooling system
Whichever comes first
** Clean more often in dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present.
Mower Maintenance
EngineTipping - Figure _
NOTICE: Do not tip the engine with the spark plug down. When you service the engine, inspect
the blade, or clean the bottom of the mower housing; make sure to always tip the engine with
the spark plug up. Transporting or tipping the engine with the spark plug down will cause the
following.
, hard starting
o engine smoking
o spark plug fouling.
o oil or fuel saturation of the air filter
HowToCleanTheMowerHousing
,l_ WARNING: The blade will rotate when the engine runs. Before you clean the I
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mower housing, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it
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away from the spark plug.
If grass and other debris accumulate on the bottom of the mower housing, performance will be
reduced. After you mow, clean the mower housing as follows.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3. Clean the top and the bottom of the mower housing.
How To Remove The Drive Belt
To remove or service the drive belt, take the mower to an approved service dealer.
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How ToAdjust The Drive Cable - Figure _._?/_
,_i_ WARNING: Before you adjust the drive cable, release the engine stop lever and I
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wait for the engine to stop.
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If the drive system does not engage and disengage correctly, check the handle for correct as-
sembly. Make sure that all parts are in good condition, not broken or bent, and that all fasteners
are tight.
Worn parts will change the performance of the drive system. When you mow in high thick
grass or on hills, the drive system can slip if the drive cable is too loose. If the drive system
slips, adjust as follows or take the mower to an authorized service dealer.
1. If the drive system slips, turn the cable adjuster (A) one turn in the direction as shown
(Figure 39, 40). Operate the mower and test the drive system.
2. If the drive system still slips, turn the cable adjuster one more turn to shorten the cable.
Again, test the drive system.
3. Repeat the adjustment and test until the drive system does not slip.
4. Before you begin to mow, make sure the drive system will correctly disengage and that
the mower will stop. If the drive system will not disengage, take the mower to an autho-
rized service dealer before you operate the mower.
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