Servicing The Air Filter - Briggs & Stratton SIMPLICITY SZT275 Manuel D'utilisation

Servicing The Air Filter

WARNING
Fire and Explosion Hazard
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
• Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner assembly
or air filter removed.
NOTICE
Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the filter.
Pressurized air can damage the filter and solvents will dissolve
the filter.
1. Loosen the fasteners (A, Figure 24) and remove the cover
(B).
2. To remove the filter (C, Figure 24), lift the end of the filter.
3. Remove the pre-cleaner (D, Figure 24), if equipped, from
the filter.
4. To loosen debris, gently tap the filter on a hard surface. If
the filter is excessively dirty, replace with a new filter.
5. Wash the pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water. Then
allow it to thoroughly air dry. Do not oil the precleaner.
6. Assemble the dry pre-cleaner to the filter.
7. Install the filter into the engine base (E, Figure 24) and push
down until the filter snaps in place.
8. Install the cover.
Cleaning
1. Clean dirt and debris from the rider and mower deck.
Note: Some mower decks feature a washout port. See Washing
The Mower Deck .
2. Clean any debris buildup in the engine compartment and
from on or around the engine.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Yard debris is combustible.
• Clean dirt and debris from the rider and mower deck.
• Clean build-up from around the engine.
Washing The Mower Deck
The washout port allows you to connect a typical garden hose
to the left-hand side of the mower deck to remove grass and
debris from the underside.
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WARNING
Amputation and Thrown Object Hazard
Contact with the mower blades, or with objects thrown by the
mower blades, 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 blades.
• When the mower is running and the blades are engaged,
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. Attach the quick disconnect (A, Figure 25) to garden hose
(B) and connect to the washout port (C) on the mower deck.
3. Run water to remove grass and debris from the underside
of the mower deck.
4. Turn the mower on and place in the highest cutting position.
5. Turn the mower off.
6. Remove the garden hose and quick disconnect from the
washout port when completed.
Storage
WARNING
Fire and Explosion Hazard
Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed, unventilated
structure. Fuel vapors can travel to an ignition source (such
as a furnace, water heater, etc.) and cause an explosion. Fuel
vapor is also toxic to humans and animals.
When Storing Fuel Or Equipment With Fuel in Tank
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, or other
appliances that have pilot lights or other ignition sources
because they can ignite fuel vapors.
Equipment
Disengage the PTO, lock the ground speed levers in the
START/PARK position, and remove the key.
Battery life will be increased if it is removed. Put in a cool, dry
place and keep fully charged during storage. If the battery is
left in the unit, disconnect the negative cable.
Fuel System
Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel
causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or on
essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel fresh, use Briggs &
Stratton® Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer,
available wherever Briggs & Stratton genuine service parts are
sold.
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.
The engine and fuel can then be stored up to 24 months.