Snapper 3011523BV specifications Maintenance Service Schedule, Season

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Maintenance (Continued)

Service Schedule

	ITEM	SERVICE	REF.	EACH	5	25	50	100	EACH
		PERFORMED		USE	HRS	HRS	HRS	HRS	SEASON

	Engine Oil	Check Oil Level	Page 6	X

		Initial Oil Change	Page 13		X

		Periodic Oil Change	Page 15			X*

	Air Pre-Cleaner	Clean Sponge	Engine Manual			X**
		Pre-cleaner Element

	Air Cleaner	Replace Element	Engine Manual			X**

	Spark Plug	Replace	Engine Manual					X

	Fuel Filter	Replace	Page 18					X

	Engine Cooling	Clean Shroud & Fins	Engine Manual					X**
	System

	Battery	Check Electrolyte	Page 26			X			X

	Battery	Charge	Pages 25, 26						X

	Tires	Check Pressures	Page 6	X

	Drive Belts	Check for Wear and	Pages 14, 24			X			X
		Tension

	Mower Blades	Check for wear,	Page 23			X
		Damage &
		Replacement

	Mower Deck	Clean Debris	Page 6	X		X			X
		Accumulation

Maintenance	Lubrication Points	Grease or Oil	Pages 15-17			X			X
Maintenance
	Lubricate Chain	Check Grease Level	Page 17					X	X
	Case and
	Transmission

	Blade Brake	Check Blade Stopping	Pages 14, 19	X					X
	Stopping Time	for Proper Operation

	Clutch/Brake	Check Clutch/Brake for	Pages 14, 22	X					X
	System	Proper Operation

	Reverse Lockout	Check Function	Pages 6, 12, 15	X	X
	Mechanism

*Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperatures.

**Clean more often under dusty conditions or when air debris is present.

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Contents Series Snapper is a trademark Date of Purchase Retailer Retailers Phone Number EquipmentEngine Simplicity Manufacturing, IncTable of Contents Preparation Protection for ChildrenProtection against Tipovers Do not allow pre-teenage children to operate machineSafe Handling of Gasoline OperationMaintenance TowingFeatures and Controls Features and ControlsFuel Tank OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Operation Pre-Start Check ListFuel filler cap A, is tight, and the vent B is Engine runs smooth Operation Starting and OperationEngine Electric Start On Next OperationSetting the park brake Engine Manual StartOperation Mower BladeWheel Drive Stopping Engine Wheel Drive, Blade Stop the engine by turning the key A, to the OFF positionBlade Cutting Height AdjustmentOperation Stopping Engine, Wheel Drive Park BrakeAte blades in reverse. Stop BLADES, Look and see Operation Reverse Lockout MechanismReverse Lockout Mechanism Override While backingMaintenance Service After the First 5 HoursIntroduction Check the Blade Drive Belt Service Brake / Park BrakeBlade Drive Belt Replacement Blade BrakeReverse Lockout Mechanism Safety Interlock System ChecksCheck Engine Lubrication Grease FittingsService Every 25 Operating Hours Engine Service Rear Axle Bearing LubricationDifferential / Chain Case Lubrication Storage Out of Season Service AnnuallyEvery Two Years Removing the Fuel TankBlade Brake Adjustment Engine Adjustments and RepairMower Deck and Component Adjustments Reinstall the belt cover and tighten the bolts securelyMower Deck Adjustment Side-To-Side Levelness Mower Deck Adjustment Front-to-Rear LevelnessMove the blade lever up and over to the on position Mower Drive Belt Adjustment For 28 & 30 Decks OnlyService BRAKE/PARK Brake Adjustment To the rear main caseRear Engine Rider Drive Components Measurement should be 3/4Mower Blade Replacement Blade Wear LimitsSigns of excessive wear or damage Blade Sharpening Belt Replacement Belt RemovalRemove the idler A, Figures 46 Battery Installation Battery Battery Removal Slide the battery partially into the battery housingNew Battery Preparation Battery ServiceBattery Storage Battery TestingSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Battery Condition ChartDescription of Kit Models Used on Maintenance Service Schedule SeasonMaintenance Maintenance/Replacement Parts Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionStop Move lever to the on position Year Limited Warranty Slope Guide Page Page Page Page 2811523BV 2812523BVE Product SpecificationsCommon Service Parts Snapper Products Macon Street McDonough, GA