Snapper 355Z Series Operator's Manual page 33

ChangeEngineOil & Filter
1. Warm the engine by running for a few minutes. (Refer to
the engine operator's manual for oil & filter replacement
instructions)
2. The oil drain hose (A, Figure32) is located on the left
side of the engine. Removethe oil drain hose from its
storage position and re-position the oil drain hose over
the side of the engine deck and place a small pan
beneathit to catch the old engine oil.
3. Using the appropriate tools, remove the cap (C) from the
oil drain tube.
4. After draining, replacethe cap and wipe up any spilled
oil. Reinstallthe oil drain hose into the storage position
(route around to the front of the engine) to retain the
hose during normal operation.
5. Placean absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter
(B). Removethe oil filter and discard.
6. Using a drop of oil (see the engine operator's manual for
oil recommendations) on your finger tip, wet the rubber
gasket on the bottom of the new filter.
7. Turn the filter clockwise until the rubber gasket meets
the filter base. Thenturn 1/2" to 3/4" of a turn more.
8. Add engine oil (Refer to the engine operator's manual for
oil filling instructions.)
9. Removethe shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil.
Figure 32. ChangeEngine Oil & Filter
A, Oil Drain Tube
B, Oil Filter
C. Cap
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