Snapper LT-200 Series Operator's Manual page 72

Oil Drain Valve Operation
1. Place a suitable container with a 4 quart capacity under
the oil drain valve (A, Figure 23 or 24).
2. Loosen or remove the dip stick (C, Figure 23).
3. Wipe oil drain valve (B, Figure 24) and cover (C) with
paper towel or rag.
Note: Sliding a hose with a 1/2 in. (12.5 ram) inside diameter
tube over the valve nipple may aid in guiding the draining oil.
4. Rotate the drain valve (B) counter clockwise and pull
out 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) for engine oil to drain. Allow
ample time for complete drainage.
5. After all the oil has drained, close the oil drain valve (B)
by pushing in and rotating clockwise to close.
6. Wipe the nipple (D) with paper towel or rag. Install the
cover (C) over nipple (D).
Change EngineOil
Service Intervah 50 Hours or Onceper Season
Oil Capacity: Approximately 1-7/8 quarts (1.8 L) without filter
change.
Note: Changeengine oil while the engine is warm. Run the
engine for a few minutes, then shut the engine off and allow
it to cool from hot to warm.
1. Cleanthe area around the dip stick (C, Figure 23) and
oil drain valve (A).
2. Drain engine oil. See Oil Drain ValveOperationabove.
3. Fill the crankcase with oil. See CheckEngine Oil Level
Change EngineOil and Filter
Service Interval: 100 Hours or Onceper Season
Oil Capacity: Approximately 2 quarts (1.9 L) with oil filter
change.
Note. Changeengine oil while the engine is warm. Run the
engine for a few minutes, then shut the engine off and allow
it to cool from hot to warm.
1. Cleanthe area around the dip stick (C, Figure 23) and
oil drain valve (A).
2. Drain engine oil. See Oil Drain ValveOperationabove.
3. Remove the oil filter (B). Discard the filter.
4. Using a drop of oil on your finger tip, wet the rubber
gasket on the bottom of the new filter.
Figure 24: Oil drain valve - closed (left view), open (right
view)
A - Engine Block/Valve Base
B - Oil Drain Valve
C- Cover
D- Nipple
Useoil classifiedAPI Service Class SF,
SG, SH, SJ or better with SAEViscosity:
I r
NN
°F -20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100
°C -30 -18 -7 O 4 16 27 38
*CAUTION:Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines.
The use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 1OW-3O, e tc,)
in temperatures above 400 F (4°C)will result in higher than normal
oil consumption. When using a multi-viscosity oil, check oil level
more frequently.
**CAUTION: SAE30 oil, if used below 40o F(4°C), will result in hard
starting and possible engine bore damagedue to inadequate
lubrication.
Figure 25. Recommended engine oil - Briggs & Stratton
models
5. Turn the filter clockwise until the rubber gasket meets
the filter base. Then turn 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.
6. Fill the crankcase with oil. See CheckEngine Oil Level
7. Test run the engine to check for leaks. Stop the engine
for 1 minute, then recheck the oil level.
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