Checking/Adding Fuel; Fuel Filter; Oil & Filterchange - Snapper 500Z Series Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Regular Maintenance
Checking/Adding Fuel
To add fuel:
1. Removethe fuel cap.
2. Fill the tankto about 1-1/2" (3,81 crn) of the bottom of
the Tiller neck, Thiswill allow for fuel expansion.
NOTE. Do not overfill, Refer to your engine manual for
specific fuel recommendations.
3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.
Fuel Filter
The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank
and the carburetor, near the fuel pump. If filter is dirty or
clogged, replaceas follows:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Placea container below the filter to catch any spilled
fuel.
3. Using pliers, open and slide the hose clamps from the
fuel filter (D, Figure 19).
4. Removethe hoses from the fuel filter.
5. Install the new fuel filter in the proper flow direction in
the fuel line.
6. Securewith the hose clamps.
7. Reconnectthe negative battery cable when finished.
Change OiJ & FiJter
1. Warm engine by running for a few ndnutes. (Refer to
the engine operator's manual for oil and filter
replacement instructions.)
2. Briggs& Straiten Models: Locate the oil drain hose A,
Fgure19 on the eft s de of the eng ne and route the o
drain hose over the rear of the engine deck.
3. Placea small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the
oil. Using the appropriate tools, remove the cap (B)
from the oil drain hose (A) and drain the engine oil into
the pan,
4. After draining, replacethe cap and wipe up any spilled
oil. Route the oil drain towards the front of the machine
facing so the oil drain hose is retained during normal
operation.
5. Placean absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter.
Removethe engine oil filter and replace with a new one.
6. Briggs& Straiten Models: Remove the engine oil
dipstick F)that is located on the left side of the engine
and ref wth new o Refer to the eng ne operators
manual for oil recommendations.)
7. Removethe shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil,
EngineMaintenance
Referto the engine owner's manual for all engine
rnaintenance procedures and recommendations.
WARNING
Gasolineis highly flammable and must be handled
with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is still
hot from recent operation. Do notallow open flame,
smokingor matchesin the area. Avoid over-filling and
wipe up any spills.
Do not remove fuel filter when engine is hot, as spilled
gasoline may ignite. DONOT spreadhose clamps
further than necessary.Ensureclamps grip hoses
firmly ever filter after installation.
NOTICE
Do nat use gasoline containingMETHANOL,gasohol
containingmore than 10% ethanol, gasoline additives,
premium gasoline, or white gas because engine/fuel
system damage could result.
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Figure 19. Engine Oil Drain (Briggs &Stratton shown)
A. Oil Drain Hose
B, Cap
C. Oil Filter
D, Fuel Filter
E, Fuel TankSelection Valve
E Oil Dipstick
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