Maintenance (Continued)
! | WARNING | ! | 2. To check lubricant, remove the fill/level plug and visually | |
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DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or |
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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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 |
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signs of wear are visible. |
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IMPORTANT: If the Rear Engine Rider will be on its rear |
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bumper for longer than two hours, remove the battery. Refer |
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| Figure 29: Chain case lubricant check | |
to the section entitled “BATTERY REMOVAL”. |
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Check the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE section of the Engine
Manual for additional engine service.
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