Snapper Essential Gear Oil and Transmission Grease Maintenance Guide
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Maintenance (Continued)

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WARNING

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2. To check lubricant, remove the fill/level plug and visually

 

inspect for lubricant on the internal parts of the

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or

 

differential. If no lubricant is visible on the internal parts

repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade.

 

of the differential, add transmission grease as needed.

Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug

IMPORTANT: Overfilling of the differential with lubricant will

wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine

and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all

cause lubricant to leak onto drive components of the Rear

parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap

Engine Rider.

and vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service - Every 25 Operating Hours

A

(Continued)

 

Rear Axle Bearing - Lubrication

1.The grease fitting (A, Figure 27) on the left rear axle bearing requires three shots of general purpose grease from grease gun.

2.The right rear axle bearing is lubricated by the

differential lubricant and requires no grease.

B

A

Figure 28: Differential lubricant check

3. Check the fill/level plug (A, Figure 29) on the chain case

(B) for damage. If signs of wear or cracks are visible, replace with a new plug.

4. To check lubricant in the chain case, remove the fill/level plug and look for lubricant on the internal components of the chain case. If no lubricant is visible, add SNAPPER transmission grease as needed.

A

Figure 27: Rear axle grease fitting

Differential / Chain Case - Lubrication

1.Stand the rear engine rider on its rear bumper and check the fill/level plug (A, Figure 28) on the differential

(B) for cracks and wear. Replace the fill/level plug if

 

B

signs of wear are visible.

 

 

 

IMPORTANT: If the Rear Engine Rider will be on its rear

 

 

bumper for longer than two hours, remove the battery. Refer

 

 

 

Figure 29: Chain case lubricant check

to the section entitled “BATTERY REMOVAL”.

 

 

 

 

Engine Service

Check the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE section of the Engine

Manual for additional engine service.

Maintenance

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Contents Series Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc Date of Purchase Retailer Retailers Phone Number EquipmentEngine Snapper is a trademarkTable of Contents Do not allow pre-teenage children to operate machine Protection for ChildrenProtection against Tipovers PreparationOperation Safe Handling of GasolineTowing MaintenanceFeatures and Controls Features and ControlsFuel Tank Operation Pre-Start Check List OPERATOR’S Seat AdjustmentFuel filler cap A, is tight, and the vent B is On Next Operation Operation Starting and OperationEngine Electric Start Engine runs smoothEngine Manual Start Setting the park brakeMower Blade OperationWheel Drive Stop the engine by turning the key A, to the OFF position Stopping Engine Wheel Drive, BladePark Brake Cutting Height AdjustmentOperation Stopping Engine, Wheel Drive BladeWhile backing Operation Reverse Lockout MechanismReverse Lockout Mechanism Override Ate blades in reverse. Stop BLADES, Look and seeService After the First 5 Hours MaintenanceIntroduction Blade Brake Service Brake / Park BrakeBlade Drive Belt Replacement Check the Blade Drive BeltLubrication Grease Fittings Safety Interlock System ChecksCheck Engine Reverse Lockout MechanismService Every 25 Operating Hours Rear Axle Bearing Lubrication Engine ServiceDifferential / Chain Case Lubrication Removing the Fuel Tank Service AnnuallyEvery Two Years Storage Out of SeasonReinstall the belt cover and tighten the bolts securely Engine Adjustments and RepairMower Deck and Component Adjustments Blade Brake AdjustmentMower Deck Adjustment Front-to-Rear Levelness Mower Deck Adjustment Side-To-Side LevelnessTo the rear main case Mower Drive Belt Adjustment For 28 & 30 Decks OnlyService BRAKE/PARK Brake Adjustment Move the blade lever up and over to the on positionMeasurement should be 3/4 Rear Engine Rider Drive ComponentsBlade Wear Limits Mower Blade ReplacementSigns of excessive wear or damage Blade Sharpening Belt Removal Belt ReplacementDo not attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or Tled Mower Drive Belt AdjustmentSlide the battery partially into the battery housing BatteryBattery Removal Battery InstallationBattery Testing Battery ServiceBattery Storage New Battery PreparationBattery Condition Chart Snapper Rear Engine Rider AccessoriesDescription of Kit Models Used on Season Maintenance Service ScheduleMaintenance Maintenance/Replacement Parts Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingStop Move lever to the on position Year Limited Warranty Slope Guide Page Page Page Page Common Service Parts Product Specifications 2811523BVSnapper Products Macon Street McDonough, GA

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