Power Unit Service | Snapper SPE131KW, SPE151KW, SPE361, SPE381

SECTION 6 - POWER UNIT SERVICE

6.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS

To retain the quality of your mower, use Genuine SNAPPER Replacement Parts only! Contact your local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for your mower, always mention Model and Serial Number of Power Unit and Mower Attachment. We recommend returning your mower to an authorized SNAPPER Dealer on a yearly basis for inspection and addition of any new devices which might upgrade the performance and safety of your mower. For the nearest SNAPPER Dealer, check the Yellow Pages under the heading LAWN MOWERS. For Engine Parts and Service, look for the Engine Manufacturer’s Dealers under the heading ENGINES- Gasoline. For transmission parts and service, look for Tecumseh Engines & Transmission under Engines- Gasoline.

6.2.2.TRANSMISSION

The Peerless MST 205 Series Transmission requires no routine maintenance. Return machine to an authorized Snapper dealer for service, maintenance or problems.

6.2.3.TRANSMISSION LUBE

The transmission is permanently sealed. But, lubrication can be added if leakage should occur. The transmission case holds 16 ounces of 80W-90 gear oil. To Lubricate:

1.Remove transmission switch wire plug and remove the transmission interlock switch. Remove the fiber washer seated on switch.

2.Transmission oil is added through the switch hole.

3.Install new fiber washer, part number 2-9662, onto switch. Install switch into transmission and tighten securely. Attach wire plug onto switch.

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Lock Traction Levers. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs and secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine.

NOTE: All mid-size mowers should be tilted with engine carburetor side UP.

6.2 TRANSMISSION PARTS & SERVICE

For the nearest Peerless Transmission Dealer, check the Yellow Pages under heading, Engine-Gasoline. Look for Tecumseh Engine and Transmission under Engine-Gasoline.

6.2.1.GENERAL TRANSMISSION SERVICING

The following service procedures should be understood and practiced whenever service must be performed on a Peerless MST 205 Series Transmission.

1.Before removing transmission from mower, make sure another part of machine is not causing problem, look for:

a)Loose drive belt.

b)Sheared keys in pulleys.

c)Oil saturated drive belts.

d)Transmission shift lever secure.