Clean Debris Off Mower; Washing The Mower Deck; Change Engine Oil - Briggs & Stratton Snapper Manual Del Operador

Clean Debris Off Mower

WARNING
Amputation Hazard
• DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine and blade running.
• STOP engine and blade.
• Remove battery (if equipped).
Burn Hazard
• Engine and components are HOT.
• Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all
components to cool.
Laceration Hazard
• Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working
around cutting blades.
• Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe
injury.
1. Clean dirt and debris from the top of the mower deck.
2. Clean any debris buildup on or around the engine, etc.
While cleaning, check components for wear or damage.
Replace worn or damaged components immediately.

Washing The Mower Deck

The washout port allows you to connect a typical garden
hose to the mower deck to remove grass and debris from the
underside.
WARNING
Amputation and Thrown Object Hazard
Contact with the mower blade, or with objects thrown by the
mower blade, could result in death or serious injury.
• Before running the mower, make sure the hose is
properly connected and does not come into contact with
the blade.
• When the mower is running, the person cleaning the
mower deck must be in the operator position, with no
bystanders in the area.
1. Place the unit on a smooth level surface.
2. Place the mower in the highest cutting position.
See Cutting Height Adjustment.
3. Attach a garden hose to the washout port (A,
Figure 23) on the mower deck.
4. Run water to remove grass and debris from the underside
of the mower deck.
5. Turn the mower on.
6. Turn the mower off.
7. Remove the garden hose from the washout port when
completed.
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Change Engine Oil

WARNING
Amputation Hazard
• DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine and blade running.
• STOP engine and blade.
• Remove battery (if equipped).
Burn Hazard
• Engine and components are HOT.
• Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all
components to cool.
Laceration Hazard
• Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working
around cutting blades.
• Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe
injury.
1. Drain the fuel tank completely.
2. Remove the oil dipstick, then turn the mower on its
side. See Figure 24. Allow the oil to drain from the oil fill
tube into an appropriate container. Dispose of used oil
properly.
NOTICE To avoid unit damage, remove the side discharge
deflector (if installed) before turning the mower on its side.
3. Place the mower upright, then fill the engine with
engine oil to the 'full' mark on the dipstick. See Oil
Recommendations. Do not overfill.
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