Snapper How to Maintain Lawn Mower Tires and Check Riding Mower Tire Pressure
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Maintenance
Check Tire Pressures
Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and extend tire life.
Checking / Adding Fuel To add fuel:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Remove the fuel cap.

 

 

 

Tire

 

 

 

Pressure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front

 

 

25 psi (1,72 bar)

2.

Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This will allow

 

 

 

 

 

Rear

 

 

15 psi (1,03 bar)

 

for fuel expansion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 10. Checking Tire Pressure

NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual for specif-

ic fuel recommendations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel Filter

 

 

Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with

The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between fuel tank and

 

care. Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from

 

 

ecent operation. Do ot allow open flame, smoking or

fuel pump. If the filter is dirty or clogged, replace as follows:

 

 

 

matches in the area. Av id

ver-filling and wipe up any

 

 

 

 

1.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.

 

 

spills.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Place a container below the filter to catch spilled fuel.

 

Do n t remove fuel f l er when engine is hot, as spilled

 

gas line may gn e. DO NOT spread hose clamps further

3.

Using pliers, open and slide hose clamps from fuel fil er (A,

 

 

tha ne essary. Ensure clamps grip hoses firmly over filter

 

Figure 11).

 

 

 

 

 

after installation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Remove hoses from filter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Install new filter in proper flow direction in fuel line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Secure with hose clamps.

 

 

 

 

gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol,

7.

Reconnect the negative battery cable when finished.

 

 

 

gasoline additives, premium gasoline, or white gas

 

 

 

because engine/fuel system damage could result.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Maintenance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refer to engine owners manual for all engine maint nance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

procedures and recommendations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Transmission Oil Levels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: The transmission oil levels should be checked when the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unit is cold.

Reproduction

1.

Raise the engine cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Check the oil level in each of the two transmission

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reservoirs (just forward of the engine). The oil level should

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

be at the ‘Full Cold’ line on the reservoir. (Slightly above the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

line is acceptable.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

If the level is low in either or both reservoirs, bring the level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

up by adding 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 11. Fuel Filter Replacement

(View looking back from battery compartment)

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Contents Not For Manual No Rev ‘A’, 6/14/2010Unit ID Tag Service, or information you Must have these numb rsIdentification Numbers Table of Contents Operator Safety Operating SafetyOperator’s manual contains important safety information Read the ManualMoving Parts Slope OperationThrown Objects Enclosed Areas Fuel and MaintenanceRetaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Protection for Children Protection Against Tipovers Preparation Protection Against TipoversEmissions Preparation OperationSafe Handling of Gasoline Towing Maintenance Decal, Warning Safety and Instructional DecalsDecal, Caution Safety Interlock System Operational Safety ChecksGround Speed Levers Features and ControlsControl Functions Ignition Switch Mower Cutting Height Adjustment SwitchPTO Switch Hour Meter Seat Adjustment LeverGeneral Operating Safety OperationChecks Before Starting Before first time operationMowing Starting the EngineStopping the Rider and Engine Zero Turn Smooth Travel Driving Practice Forward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticeForward Reverse Travel Levers GraduallyAllows you to turn around at the end of a cutting Practice Turning In PlaceTurning In-Place Attaching a Trailer 20’ 6mMaintenance Maintenance ChartEngine Maintenance After installationFuel Filter Ver-filling and wipe up anyPrecautions may result in serious injury or death StorageNever store the unit with fuel in an enclosed, poorly Source such as a furnace, water heater, etc. and cause anAdjustments and Service Speed Balancing AdjustmentSeat Adjustments Ground Speed Lever AdjustmentCutting Height Adjustment Mower Removal and InstallationRemoval Tion indicated by the arrow, and remove the mower beltInstallation Tion indicated, and install the belt onto the PTO pulley asWith a washer and hairpin clip a Washer and hairpin clip aPTO Clutch Adjustment PTO Clutch AdjustmentPerform the following procedure if the clutch is slipping Blade Brake CheckMower Deck Leveling Right side shown, left side hiddenFig re 27. Balancing The Blade Remove mower deck see Mower Deck RemovalDamaged, it must be replaced Lubrication GreaseFront caster wheel axles OilBattery Maintenance Battery ChargingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting Warranty Warranty PeriodNot For Not For Not For Specifications Dimensions ChassisReplacement Parts Maintenance Items

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