Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
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.
3.4SERVICE - ANNUALLY
Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance schedule.
3.4.1. Engine
Service engine according to engine owner’s manual.
3.4.2. Air Filter
Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.
3.4.3. Oil Filter
Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.
3.4.4. Engine Oil
Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.
3.4.5. Transaxle
IMPORTANT: DO NOT try to open reservoir cap at any time. The transaxle is maintenance free. The transaxle does not require any fluid or any service. If there is any problem: leakage, malfunction or etc. return the SCRAMBLER immediately to the nearest authorized Snapper dealer for service.
3.4.6. Fuel Filter
Service fuel filter as instructed below. Close fuel valve in fuel line. Run engine until engine runs out of fuel. Turn key to “OFF” position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST be cold before removing filter. Perform filter change only when fuel line is empty.
1.Remove hose clamps from fuel filter.
2.Remove fuel lines from filter. Discard filter.
3.Install new fuel filter. Reinstall hose clamps. See Figure 3.10.
NEW FUEL FILTER
PART NO.
HOSE CLAMPS
FIGURE 3.10
3.5 STORAGE (OUT OF SEASON)
If desired, the SCRAMBLER can be stored on the rear bumper. Perform the following procedures to insure the SCRAMBLER will operate properly when taken out of storage.
1.Thoroughly clean the SCRAMBLER by removing all grass clippings and debris.
2.Perform maintenance and lubrication as described in the previous sections.
3.Drain fuel from fuel tank into an approved container outdoors away from all sources of ignition.
4.Start engine and allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel. This allows the carburetor and fuel system to remain clean during storage.
5.Remove battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY REMOVAL AND STORAGE”.
6.Close vent on fuel filler cap and fuel valve in fuel line. Remove key.
7.Carefully stand SCRAMBLER on rear bumper in desired location for storage.
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