Snapper CP215517HV Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OIL, On Next

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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

3.1INTRODUCTION

To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular mower, always mention model and serial number.

3.2SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are 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.

IMPORTANT: Drain fuel tank before tipping machine.

DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down. Oil from crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If contamination does occur, the air filter will have to be replaced.

1.

Refer to Engine Manual for proper oil

specifications, procedures and proper service

intervals.

2.

For simplest/cleanest oil change, loosen lower

handle nuts. Remove two of the four bolts and fold

FIGURE 3.1A

ROBIN ENGINE

OIL DRAIN

handles.

Stand mower up on lower handle

brackets

as shown in Figure 3.1A. Drain oil

PLUG

OIL FILTER

through dipstick tube into a container. Allow

sufficient time for all oil to drain.

3.

Alternate Oil Drain: Procedure: The

Kawasaki, Robin and Honda engines are equipped

with oil drain plugs located above the deck on the

right side of the engine. See Figure 3.1.B, Figure

3.1.C and Figure 3.1D. Remove oil drain plug to

drain oil. Allow sufficient time for all oil to drain.

Reinstall plug and tighten securely.

4.

Dispose of drain oil properly.

5.

Fill engine with oil as specified in Engine

Manual. Do Not overfill.

6.

Robin 4-Cycle engines are equipped with an oil

filter. Refer to Engine Manual for correct replacement

intervals.

NOTE: Check specific model engine owner’s

manual for changing engine oil procedure and oil

specifications.

FIGURE 3.1B

KAWASAKI ENGINE

OIL DRAIN

PLUG

FIGURE 3.1C

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Contents Steel Deck Walk Mowers Commercial Model Series Important Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Introduction Engine Speed ControlNomenclature Starting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade PRE-START Check ListTurn fuel valve to on. See .4. Move Starting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade Choke Models StoppingHandle Height Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentRecycling Operation Optional Accessory Installation of Grass CatcherDispose of drain oil properly Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OILAlternate Oil Drain Procedure On NextCheck Grease Level in Transmission Check Mower BladeCheck Engine Drive Belt Service AnnuallyStorage Procedure Check Transmission POLY-V BeltMower Blade Replacement 4.1.1. Standard Blade Wear Limit Blade SharpeningWheel Drive Control Adjustment Driven Disc ServiceDrive Spring Repair/Replacement Driven Disc AdjustmentReplacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Belt Service Engine Drive Belt Replacement Stretch Type BeltsTransmission Poly-V Belt Replacement Pulley PositionTroubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Service Performed EachUSE HRS Season Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Snapper Product Registration Form Steel Deck Walk Mowers Commercial Model Series
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