Snapper Guide to Changing the Blade and Oil on Rear Engine Riders

Maintenance

	!	WARNING		!		Service Engine Air Cleaner
						The engine is equipped with a dual element air cleaner. Both
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or						the foam pre-cleaner and cartridge require service. Refer to
repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade.						the Engine Manual for recommended service procedures.
Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug
wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine						Check Mower Blade
and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all						1. Follow the WARNING statement found on this page.
parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap
						2. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on the rear
must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.
							bumper. (See statement below.)
						3. Check the torque of the blade mounting bolts (A, Figure
Introduction							20). As necessary, torque to 30 to 40 ft. lbs.
						4. Check the blade for sharpness, wear and damage. Refer
Contact a local dealer for parts and service assistance. For							to the section entitled “BLADE WEAR LIMITS”.
the correct part or information for a particular Rear Engine						5.	Check the blade for straightness. Refer to the section
Riding Mower, always mention the model and serial number.							entitled “ADJUSTING MOWER BLADE”.
We recommend returning the Rear Engine Rider to an
authorized dealer annually for inspection and addition of any							!	DANGER		!
new devices, which might upgrade the safety of the Rear
Engine Rider.						DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive
Change Engine Oil						wear or		damage on the Rear E gine Rider. Refer to the
						section		entitled “MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT” for
1. Place bricks or wooden blocks under the front wheels to						p	per	blade nspect a d service procedures.
	lower the rear of the engine.
2.	Loosen or remove the oil fill cap the engine.
3.	Place a 2 quart minimum capacity container under			he
	end of the oil drain (Figure 19).
4. Remove or open the oil drain plug (A or B, Figure 19),
	depending upon the type of oil drain plug the engine is
	equipped with.
		A	Repr
									A
							Figure 20: Checking blade bolt torque
		B			oduction
								IMPORTANT
	Figure 19: Oil drain plugs
5. After all the oil has drained, replace or close the drain						To avoid damaging the emissions system:
	plug, and wipe up any oil that may have spilled.					• Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling the tank when
	Dispose of used oil properly.					fuel collects in the filler neck.
6.	Fill the engine crankcase with new oil. Refer to the					• Empty the fuel tank before standing the machine on its
	engine manual for oil specifications.					rear bumper.

7.Change the oil filter on engines equipped with oil filters at every oil change. Refer to the engine manual for serv- ice instructions.

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