Snapper 3317523BVE specifications Maintenance, Introduction, Service After the First 5 Hours

Maintenance

!	WARNING	!	5.	After all the oil has drained, replace or close the drain
				plug, and wipe up any oil that may have spilled.
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or				Dispose of used oil properly.
repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade.			6.	Fill the engine crankcase with new oil. Refer to the
Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug				engine manual for oil specifications.
wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine			7.	Change the oil filter on engines equipped with oil filters
and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all				at every oil change. Refer to the engine manual for serv-
parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap				ice instructions.
and vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.

Service Engine Air Cleaner

Introduction

To retain the quality of the Rear Engine Rider, 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 Rear Engine Riding Mower, always mention the model and serial number. SNAPPER rec- ommends returning the Rear Engine Rider to an authorized SNAPPER dealer annually for inspection and addition of any new devices, which might upgrade the safety of the Rear Engine Rider. For the nearest SNAPPER dealer in your area, check the yellow pages under the heading LAWN MOWERS. For engine parts and service, look for the engine manufactur- er’s dealers under the heading, ENGINES - gasoline.

Service - After the First 5 Hours

Routine maintenance is important to the performance and life of your Rear Engine Rider. Service performed properly and at the recommended interval is essential. Refer to the section entitled “MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE” in this manual and in the Engine Owner’s Manual. Carefully complete all of the recommended service procedures.

Change Engine Oil

1.Place bricks or wooden blocks under the front wheels to lower the rear of the engine.

2.Loosen or remove the oil fill cap on the engine.

3.Place a 2 quart minimum capacity container under the 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

B

Figure 19: Oil drain plugs

The engine is equipped with a dual element air cleaner. Both the foam pre-cleaner and cartridge require service. Refer to the Engine Manual for recommended service procedures.

Check Mower Blade

1.Follow the WARNING statement found on this page.

2.Check the fuel level in the tank. If over 3/4 full, remove the tank. Refer to the section entitled “REMOVING FUEL TANK”. If 3/4 or less, proceed to the next step.

3.Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on the rear bumper.

! DANGER !

Remove the battery if the Rear Engine Rider will be left standing on the rear bumper for longer than 2 hours. Refer to the section entitled “BATTERY REMOVAL”. DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage on the Rear Engine Rider. Refer to the section entitled “MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT” for proper blade inspection and service procedures.

4.Check the torque of the blade mounting bolts (A, Figure 20). As necessary, torque to 30 to 40 ft. lbs.

5.Check the blade for sharpness, wear and damage. Refer to the section entitled “BLADE WEAR LIMITS”.

A

Figure 20: Checking blade bolt torque

6.Check the blade for straightness. Refer to the section entitled “ADJUSTING MOWER BLADE”.

Maintenance

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