Snapper E281222BE, E281022BE, E331522KVE Service Every 25 Operating Hours from previous

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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

3.3SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS (Continued from previous page)

3.3.7. FRONT WHEEL BEARING - LUBRICATION

1.Lubricate front wheel bearings with five shots of general purpose grease, from grease gun. See Figure 3.6.

FRONT WHEEL

GREASE FITTING

FIGURE 3.6

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.

3.3.8. REAR AXLE BEARING - LUBRICATION

1.The left rear axle bearing requires three shots of general purpose grease from a grease gun. See Figure 3.7.

NOTE: Some models are equipped with a pre- lubricated sealed bearing and require no additional lubrication.

2.The right rear axle bearing is lubricated by the differential lubricant and requires no grease.

LEFT REAR

AXLE BEARING

GREASE

FITTING

FIGURE 3.7

3.3.9.DIFFERENTIAL/CHAIN CASE - LUBRICATION 1. Stand rear engine rider on its rear bumper and check the fill/level plug, for cracks and wear. Replace fill/level plug if 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 to Section “BATTERY REMOVAL”.

2.To check lubricant, remove fill/level plug and visually inspect for lubricant on the internal parts of the differential. If no lubricant is visible on the internal parts of the differential, add “SNAPPER Transmission” grease as needed. See Figure 3.8.

IMPORTANT: Overfilling of the differential with lubricant will cause lubricant to leak onto drive components of the Rear Engine Rider.

DIFFERENTIAL

FILL/LEVEL PLUG P.N.

1-1024

FIGURE 3.8

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Contents European Rear Engine Riding Mower Series Manual No -4391 I.R /19/01Important Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Introduction NomenclatureFamiliarization Decals / Symbols Lowest Height CUT Battery Caution OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment 2.2.1. Front to Rear Adjustment PRE-START Check ListStarting & Operation Engine Electric Start On NextStarting & Operation Engine Electric StartEngine Manual Start Starting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower Blade Wheel DriveStopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.1. Engine Mower BladeCutting Height Adjustment Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.4. Park BrakeDo not park machine on slopes Reverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideService After First 5 Hours Change Engine OIL Service Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower BladeService After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive Belt Service Brake / Park BrakeBlade Brake Clean Mower Deck Service Every 25 Operating HoursBattery Fluid Level Interlock SystemService Every 25 Operating Hours from previous Front Wheel Bearing LubricationRear Axle Bearing Lubrication Fuel Filter Service AnnuallyEngine Every TWO YearsStorage OUT of Season Removing Fuel TankEngine Adjustments & Repair Mower Drive Belt Adjustment for 28 Decks onlyBlade Brake Adjustment Mower Deck Adjustment Side-To-Side LevelnessMower Deck Adjustment Front to Rear Levelness 28 & 33 DecksChain Case Clutch Yoke Cable Housing Spring Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear Limits Blade SharpeningBelt Removal Blade Drive Belt ReplacementBelt Replacement DecksBattery Battery Removal Battery InstallationNEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Battery ServiceBattery Storage Battery TestingSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action StopCutting Grass Loss Of TractionBlades Not Cutting ImproperlySubject Service Reference To be Performed PagesMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Maintenance Parts Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyService Notes European Rear Engine Riding Mower Series

E281022BE, E281222BE, E331522KVE, E331522KVE, E281022BE, E281222BE, E281222BE, E281022BE, E331522KVE specifications

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