PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
On 2-cycle engines, lubrication must be
On 4-cyle engines with an oil level plug, provided by an exact mixture of gasoline
don't be fooled into thinking the engine has and 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil A 2-cycle
sufficient lubricating oii if you can see "some"
engine that Is mistakenly run on straight
oil in the opening - the level should alwa gasoline will be ruined in less than 5
brought up to the point of overflowin minutesl If you keep straight gasoline In
top of the fill hole. addition to pre-mixed 2-cycle engine fuel,
be sure the containers are clearly marked
to avoid mix-up.
Snapper 2-cycle engines require a 32 to 1
mixture of gasoline and BIA certified TC-W
oil such as Snapper s 2-cycle engine o11.
Many of the 2-cycle engine oils on the
market today make fantastic claims, but for
the best performance and long engine life,
always use Snapper 2-cycle oil Pre-mix
the fuel and always shake the conteiner
before filling the tank.
Change oil at regular Intervals using a a high
quallty oil such as Snapper's small engine
formulated 4-cycle engine o11. Refer tO the
engine owner's manual for oil details.
STARTING CHECK UST
1. Engine Oil • To full level (4-cycle)
• Properly mixed with gas
(2 cycle)
2. Air Cleaner • Clean and properly serviced
• Full fresh clean gasoline
3. Fuel Tank • Fuel valve open
• Cap vent open
• Inline filter clean
4. Choke • Operetlng properly
5. Primer (on • Used properly
some engines)
6. Safety Inter- • In proper position
lock Switches • All wires properly connected
7. Switch & • Switch On
Blade Control • Blade control properly
positioned on walk mower
8. Spark plug • Wire connected
• Good connection
9. Throttle • Start position
control
10. Blade • Properly Installed and
torqued
• Sharpened
11. Muffler • Good condition
• Not clogged
• Grass & leaves cleaned away
Instructions in safety book-
lets and manuals.
Keep In mind that dirt Is your engine's enemy
#I both Internally and externallyl Internally,
dirt will quickly ruin an engine and externally
It will cause overheating and resulting internal
poor air cleaner service or overheating
due to dirt cannot be covered under warranty.
It only takes a few moments to eervice the
engine (and equipment) on a routine basis
but the rewards will be a quick starting, re-
sponsive engine that will provide long
satisfactory service with minimum maintenance
cost. The prestart checklist In the next column
and Instructions In your Snapper Operator's
Manual are designated to help you keep your
• Snapper In top operstlng condition with
minimum effortl z
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