Snapper 5900550 Manuel D’Utilisation

Regular Maintenance

Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so 
never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel 
vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also 
toxic if inhaled, so never store the unit in any structure used 
for human or animal habitation.

Here is a checklist of things to do when storing your unit 
temporarily or in between uses:

  •  Keep the unit in an area away from where children 

may come into contact with it. If there’s any chance of 
unauthorized use, remove the spark plug (s) and put in 
a safe place. Be sure the spark plug opening is protected 
from foreign objects with a suitable cover.

  •  If the unit can’t be stored on a reasonable level surface, 

chock the wheels.

  •  Clean all grass and dirt from the mower.

Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the 
Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules 
section, then perform the following steps:

 1.  Drain crankcase oil while engine is hot and refill with a 

grade of oil that will be required when unit is used again.

 2.  Prepare the mower deck for storage as follows:

a.  Remove mower deck from the unit.

b. Clean 

underside 

of 

mower 

deck.

c.  Coat all bare metal surfaces with paint or light coat of 

oil to prevent rusting.

 3.  Clean external surfaces and engine.

 4.  Prepare engine for storage. See engine owner’s  

manual.

 5.  Clean any dirt or grass from cylinder head cooling fins, 

engine housing and air cleaner element.

 6.  Cover air cleaner and exhaust outlet tightly with plastic 

or other waterproof material to keep out moisture, dirt 
and insects.

 7.  Completely grease and oil unit as outlined in the Normal 

Care section.

 8.  Clean up unit and apply paint or rust preventative to any 

areas where paint is chipped or damaged.

 9.  Be sure the battery is filled to the proper level with water 

and is fully charged. Battery life will be increased if it 
is removed, put in a cool, dry place and fully charged 
about once a month. If battery is left in unit, disconnect 
the negative cable. 

10. Drain fuel system completely or add a gasoline stabilizer 

to the fuel system. If you have chosen to use a fuel 
stabilizer and have not drained the fuel system, follow 
all safety instructions and storage precautions in this 
manual to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition 
of gasoline fumes. Remember, gasoline fumes can travel 
to distant sources of ignition and ignite, causing risk of 
explosion and fire.

Before starting the unit after it has been stored for a long 
period of time, perform the following steps.

 1.  Remove any blocks from under the unit.

 2.  Install the battery if it was removed.

 3.  Unplug the exhaust outlet and air cleaner.

 4.  Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. See engine   

manual for recommendations.

 5.  See engine owner’s manual and follow all instructions 

for preparing engine after storage.

 6.  Check crankcase oil level and add proper oil if  

 

necessary. If any condensation has developed during 
storage, drain crankcase oil and refill.

 7.  Inflate tires to proper pressure. Check fluid levels.

 8.  Start the engine and let it run slowly. DO NOT run at 

high speed immediately after starting. Be sure to run 
engine only outdoors or in well ventilated area.

•  Never store the unit, with gasoline in the engine or fuel 

tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, poorly ventilated 
enclosures.  Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame, 
spark or pilot light (such as a furnace, water heater, 
clothes dryer, etc.) and cause an explosion

•  Handle gasoline carefully.  It is highly flammable and 

careless use could result in serious fire damage to your 
person or property.

•  Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors away 

from  open flame or sparks. 

Not 

for  

Reproduction