Snapper 7800956 Operator's Manual page 21

Replacing Fuse
The electric starter circuit and battery are protected by a 40
ampere fuse. If the fuse burns out, the electric starter will not
operate. If the unit fails to start with the electric starter, perform
the following steps to check the fuse inside the battery housing:
1. Open the battery cover as described in Replacing Battery.
2. Remove fuse from socket and inspect as shown in Figure
7-5. If it is burned out, replace with standard automotive 40
ampere fuse.
Figure 7-5
3. Carefully place wiring back into housing, and reattach
battery cover.
NOTE: The engine can be started manually if the fuse burns
out.
Off-Season Storage
The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower
and engine for storage.
Mower
• Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the
lubrication instructions.
• Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent
rusting.
• Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly
ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to
rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the
equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of your lawn
mower before storage.
Battery
The battery must be stored with a full charge. Extended storage
of a discharged battery will reduce life and capacity of the
battery.
Engine
Fuel System
Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel
causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or on
essential carburetor parts. To keep the fuel fresh, use Briggs &
Stratton Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer, available
wherever Briggs & Stratton genuine service parts are sold.
There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a fuel
stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the engine for
2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel system
before storage.
If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel
stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved container. Run the
engine until it stops from lack of fuel. The use of a fuel stabilizer
in the storage container is recommended to maintain freshness.
Engine Oil
While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil.
NOTE: Store the engine level (normal operating position). If the
engine is tipped for storage, the fuel tank must be empty and the
spark plug side must be up. If the fuel tank is not empty and if
the engine is tipped in any other direction, it may be difficult to
start due to oil or gasoline contaminating the air filter and/or the
spark plug.
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