Maintenance; Changeengine Oil - Snapper P2167519B (7800218 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

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Maintenance-Introduction
To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAPPER
replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPERdealer for
parts and service assistance. For the correct part or
information for a particular mower, always mention the
model and serial number.
WARNING
DONOT attempt any maintenance,adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOPengine 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.
Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working
around cutting blades. Bladesare extremely sharp and can
cause severe injury.
Service- After First5 Hours
Change Engine Oil
1. Refer to the Engine Manual for proper oil specifications,
procedures and proper service intervals.
2. For the simplest/cleanest oil change, simply turn the
mower on its side to drain the oil, as shown. Drain the
oil through the dipstick tube (A, Figure 16) into a
container. Allow sufficient time for all the oil to drain.
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 saturate 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 haveto be
replaced.
CheckGreaseLevel in Transmission
1. Removethe transmission fill plug (A, Figure 17). Roll
the machine forward or backward while looking down
into the plug hole.
2. If liquid grease is not visible on the input gear (the small
gear below the plug hole), add an amount, to cover the
gear, of Snapper "00" grease.
Figure 17. Removing the transmission fill plug
Note: Snapper "00" grease (Part No. 7029443) is available at
your Snapper dealer.
Note: Do not spill grease or oil onto the surface of the drive
disc (A, Figure 18).
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Figure 16: Draining the engine oil
3. Dispose of drain oil properly.
4. Fill the engine with oil as specified in the Engine Manual.
Do not overfill.
Figure 18: Location of the drive disc
3. Reinstall the transmission plug.
4. Checkthe grease level after each 25 hours of operation.
Important:Drain the fuel tank before tipping the mower. DO
NOT tip the machine with the carburetor or spark plug down.
Oil from the crankcase will saturate 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 haveto be
replaced.
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