Snapper POWER FLOW + SP3200 Manual Del Operador página 13

Add Engine Oil
1. Place pressure washer on level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap/
dipstick.
3. Using an oil funnel, slowly pour contents of oil bottle
into oil fill opening. Checking oil level frequently, fill to
point of overflowing. Pause to permit oil to settle.
4. Replace and tighten dipstick.
5. Wipe up any remaining oil.
NOTICE Do not attempt to start engine before it has been
properly serviced with oil. This could result in engine failure.
CAUTION! Avoid prolonged or repeated skin
contact with used motor oil. Used motor oil has
been shown to cause skin cancer in certain
laboratory animals. Thoroughly wash exposed areas with
soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Changing Engine Oil
Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as
follows:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug.
3. Clean area around oil drain plug. The oil drain plug is
located at base of engine.
4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a
suitable container.
5. Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely.
6. Add recomended oil as described in Add Engine Oil.
7. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
Service Air Filter
WARNING! Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable, which could cause burns or fire,
resulting in death or serious injury.
• Do not start and run engine with air filter removed.
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if
you run it with a dirty or missing air cleaner.
1. Remove fastener and cover.
Cover
Fastener
2. Remove fastener and filter.
3. To loosen debris, gently tap filter on a hard surface. If
filter is excessively dirty, replace with a new filter.
4. Install seal washer and filter into base and onto stud.
Make sure filter is properly assembled into base and
secure with fastener.
5. Install cover and secure with fastener. Make sure
fastener is tight.
Service Spark Plug
Changing the spark plug will help your engine to start
easier and run better.
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned
or porcelain is cracked. Use the recommended
replacement plug. See Specifications.
4. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and reset
spark plug gap to recommended gap if necessary
(see Specifications).
5. Install spark plug and tighten firmly.
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester
Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage.
Remove the spark arrester, if equipped, and inspect for
damage or carbon blockage. Clean if carbon blockage is
found using brush and commercial solvent or replace if
damaged.
WARNING! Contact with muffler area could
cause burns resulting in serious injury. Do not
touch hot parts.
Fastener
Filter
Stud
Seal Washer
Base
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