Snapper FM7300 Maintenance, Service After First 5 Hours, Lubricate Mower Components

SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments, or service with the engine or blades running. STOP engine. STOP blades. SET brake. REMOVE key. Allow all machinery to stop before leaving operators position or approaching mower.

3.1INTRODUCTION

Proper maintenance is extremely important. Failure to perform the following maintenance can adversely affect the performance of the mower, decrease the life of the mower, and can cause the mower to be unsafe to operate. Perform the following steps at the recommended intervals. Inspect the mower frequently for loose, missing, damaged and worn components. Fix or replace those components immediately. To retain the original quality of the FM7300 Finishing Mower, use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts. Contact a local SNAPPER Dealer for parts & service assistance. SNAPPER recommends returning the mower to an authorized SNAPPER Dealer annually for inspection and addition of any new devices which might upgrade the safety of the mower.

3.2SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS

3.2.1.Inspect mower. Carefully inspect entire mower for loose, missing, damaged and worn components. All guards, shields and deflectors must be in place. Repair and replace as required.

3.2.2.Inspect mower blades. Check blades for flatness, sharpness, wear and damage. See section “Mower Blade Repair/Replacement” for blade wear limits, sharpening and replacement instructions.

3.2.3.Inspect mower belt. The mower belt does not require adjustment. Visually check belt for signs of deterioration. Replace as required. See section "Mower Belt Replacement” for instructions.

3.2.4.Inspect and lubricate driveline.

WARNING

Contact with rotating driveline can cause death. A high percentage of driveline injuries occur when safety shielding is missing or not functioning properly. Frequent inspections and proper maintenance is essential for the safety of the operator and others. STOP engine. STOP blades. REMOVE key. Allow all machinery to stop before approaching.

3.2.4.1.Inspect driveline, tractor and mower shields. All shielding must be in place and functioning properly. Be sure the driveline shielding is not damaged and that shields rotate freely on the driveline. See section “Driveline Repair” for instructions.

3.2.4.2.Lubricate U-joint bearings. Rotate flexible cone shield to align access hole with grease fitting. Apply 2 to 3 shots of General Purpose grease from a grease gun.

3.2.4.3.Lubricate driveline shield bearings. Locate grease fitting on flexible cone shield. Apply 2 to 3 shots of General Purpose grease from a grease gun.

3.2.4.4.Lubricate driveline telescoping tubes. Slide driveline apart. Wipe male surface of tube with grease. Carefully insert tubes, making sure that the driveline shields are aligned and not binding.

3.2.5.LUBRICATE MOWER COMPONENTS

3.2.5.1.Mower spindle housings. Apply 2 to 3 shots of grease (Kendall NLGI No. 2 Lithium grease).

NOTE: The spindle housings are equipped with a grease purge valve. The valve is located on the housing below the deck. The spindle housing has been properly lubricated when grease exits the purge valve.

3.2.5.2.Mower Caster Bushings. Apply 1 to 2 shots at each of the four locations.

3.2.5.3.Mower Caster Wheel Bearing. Apply 1 to 2 shots at each of the four locations.

3.2.5.4. Mower Belt Idler Arm. Apply	1 to 2
shots of grease at idler arm pivot.

3.2.5.5. Mower Gear Box. Check fluid level in gear box. Remove breather/filler plug located on top of gear box. The gear box holds 20 ounces of SAE 90 EP gear lube. Reinstall plug. DO NOT over tighten.

3.3SERVICE - EVERY 25 HOURS

Perform all inspections, and lubricate all items as specified in the section “Service - After First 5 Hours”. The 25 hour service interval is the maximum interval recommended between services. Certain applications will require more frequent service intervals. Inspect mower before each use.

3.4SERVICE - ANNUALLY

In addition to the regular maintenance the following components of the finishing mower should be carefully inspected for wear or damage. Replace worn or damaged parts with genuine SNAPPER replacement parts available from an authorized SNAPPER Dealer.

3.4.1.Caster Bushings

3.4.2.Caster wheel bearings.

3.4.3.Mower spindle housing bearings.

3.4.4.Driveline U-joint bearing.

3.4.5.Driveline rotating shield bearings.

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