Snapper RP217250 Operation Manual - Page 19

Maintenance Check Safety Interlock System 1. Start the mower. 2. Release the blade control. The engine must stop within 3 seconds. If the engine does not stop within 3 seconds, do not use the mower. Bring the mower to an authorized dealer for service. 3. Use a brush or compressed air to remove loose debris, then use a damp cloth to wipe down the unit. 4. Tilt the mower up on its rear wheels and inspect the underside of the deck. (Do not tilt the mower with the spark plug or carburetor down.) Scrape away stubborn accumulation of grass with a putty knife and/or wire brush. 5. Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating of Clean Debris Off Mower oil to prevent corrosion. 6. Carefully fold the handles, flexing the control ! WARNING ! cables to prevent cable damage. 7. Store the mower in a shed or other dry area, pro- DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or tected from weather. service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure Fuel System away from spark plug. Engine and components are Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all Stale fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. To handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. n 1. Clean dirt and debris from the top of the mower deck. tio 2. Clean any debris buildup on or around the engine, etc. While cleaning, check components for wear or dam- r c age. Replace worn or damaged components immedifo u ately. ot od Storage Procedure r ! WARNING ! N p DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine e and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure R away from spark plug. Engine and components are keep fuel fresh, use Briggs & Stratton® Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer, available wherever Briggs & Stratton genuine service parts are sold. For engines equipped with a FRESH START® fuel cap, use Briggs & Stratton FRESH START® available in a drip concentrate cartridge. There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a fuel stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the engine for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel system before storage. If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved container. Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel. The use of a fuel stabilizer in the storage container is recommended to maintain freshness. HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. Prepare the mower for "end of season" storage as follows: 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure away from the spark plug. 2. Drain the fuel tank and let the engine run until all fuel is out of the carburetor. NOTE: If using a fuel stabilizer, there is no need to drain the fuel tank. Refer to the section entitled 'Fuel System'. en 19