Snapper Pro S200X Series - Fueling and Fuel Filter Service; Engine Oil and Filter Change

RegularMaintenance
Checking / Adding Fuel
Toadd fuel:
1. Removethe fuel cap.
2. Fill the tank to about 1-1/2" (3,81 cm) of the bottom of
the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion.
NOTE. Donot overfill. Refer to your engine manual for
specific fuel recommendations.
3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.
Fuel Filter
Thefuel filter is locatedin the fuel line betweenfuel tank and
carburetor, nearthe fuel pump. If filter is dirty or clogged,
replaceasfollows:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Placea container below the filter to catch spilled fuel.
3. Using pliers, open and slide hoseclamps from fuel filter.
4. Remove hosesfrom filter.
5. Install new filter in proper flow direction in fuel line.
6. Securewith hose clamps.
7. Reconnectthe negative battery cable whenfinished.
Change Oil & Filter
1. Warm engine by running for a few minutes. (Refer to
the engine operator's manual for oil & filter replacement
instructions.)
2. Removethe oil drain hose(A, Figure20) from the cable
clamp (C) that is located on the engine deck on the
right-hand side of the frame. Placethe drain hose down
through the hole (E) in the engine deck.
3. Placea small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the
oil. Using the appropriate tools, remove the cap (B)
from the oil drain hose (A) and drain the engineoil into
the pan.
4. After draining, replacethe cap and wipe up any spilled
oil. Reinstall the oil drain hose into the cable clamp to
retainthe hose during normal operation.
5. Placean absorbent shop cloth under the engineoil filter.
Removethe engine oil filter and replacewith a new one.
6. Removethe shop cloth and wipe up anyspilled oil.
EngineMaintenance
Refer to engine owner's manualfor all engine maintenance
procedures and recommendations.
WARNING
Gasolineis highlyflammableand mustbe handled
with care. Neverfill the tankwhenthe engineis still
hotfrom recentoperation.Donot allowopenflame,
smokingor matchesin thearea. Avoidover-fillingand
wipe up any spills.
Donotremovefuel filter whenengine is hot, as spilled
gasolinemay ignite. DO NOTspreadhoseclamps
furtherthannecessary.Ensureclampsgrip hoses
firmly overfilter after installation.
NOTICE
Donotuse gasoline containingMETHANOL,gasohol
containingmorethan10% ethanol, gasoline additives,
premiumgasoline, or white gasbecauseengine/fuel
systemdamage couldresult.
Figure20. Engine Oil Drain
A. Oil Drain Hose
B. Cap
C. Cable Clamp
D. Oil Filter
E. Hole for Drain Hose
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