Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.1INTRODUCTION
To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular mower, always mention model and serial number.
3.2SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Engine oil is extremely hot and can cause severe burns. Allow engine oil to cool before draining to prevent injury.
1.Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug. The items needed to perform oil change are: cloth rags, (1) 3/8” drive ratchet with a short extension and (1) shallow pan.
2.Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to the oil drain plug located underneath the mower deck. Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down. See Figure 3.1.
FIGURE 3.1
3.Place shallow pan underneath the approximate center of the oil drain plug.
4.Loosen with ratchet and short extension, but do not remove oil drain plug. Loosen plug until you can turn it with your fingers.
5.Lower the mower down and place the piece of wood under left rear wheel. Reach back under mower and remove drain plug and allow oil to drain out completely in pan. Some oil may spill onto hands, immediately wipe hands clean with cloth rags.
NOTE:
6.Tilt mower back up and replace drain plug. Tighten securely but do not over tighten.
7.Fill engine with oil as specified in Engine Owner’s Manual. Thereafter, change oil after each 25 hours of use.
3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION
1.Roll machine and remove transmission fill plug. See Figure 3.2.
FILL
FIGURE 3.2
2.Look into plug hole. If liquid grease IS NOT visible on the input gear (the small gear below the plug hole), add an amount, to cover gear, of Snapper “00” grease. See Figure 3.2.
NOTE: Snapper “00” Grease (Part No.
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