Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.1 INTRODUCTION
To retain the quality of the YARD CRUISER, 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 the model and serial number.
3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the key, remove the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s) and secure wire(s) away from plug(s).
3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
1.Place bricks or wooden blocks under the front wheels to lower rear of engine.
2.Place a 4 quart minimum capacity container under the end of the oil drain.
3.Loosen or remove oil fill cap on engine.
4.Install the drain hose (Supplied in hardware bag) onto drain plug nipple and place hose into drain container.
5.Rotate drain plug counter clockwise and pull out to open and allow oil to drain out. See Figure 3.1.
INSTALL HOSE
ONTO OIL DRAIN
NIPPLE
ROTATE 1/4 TURN
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
AND PULL OUT TO DRAIN OIL DRAIN
ENGINE OIL
FIGURE 3.1
6.After all the oil has drained, close the drain by pushing in and rotating clockwise to close. Wipe up any oil that may have spilled. Dispose of drained oil properly. See Figure 3.1.
7.Change oil filter at every oil change. Refer to your engine owner’s manual for service instructions.
8.Fill engine crankcase with new oil. Refer to your engine owner’s manual for oil specifications.
3.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE
1.Make sure fuel cap is on tight. Turn fuel shut off valve (If equipped) to the “CLOSED” position. Start engine and allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel. Close vent on fuel filler cap. See Figure 2.3, Page 6.
2.Apply parking brake.
3.Turn key to “OFF” position and remove key from ignition switch.
WARNING
Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
4.Carefully stand YARD CRUISER on rear bumper. It may be necessary to have help to stand unit up.
5.Check torque of blade mounting bolts. Torque to: 33” Deck - 30 to 40 ft. lbs.
38” Deck - 80 to 90 ft. lbs. See Figure 3.2.
6.Check blade for sharpness, wear and damage. See Section on BLADE WEAR LIMITS.
TORQUE BLADE MOUNTING
BOLTS TO 30 TO 40 FT. LBS.
SINGLE BLADE DECK
TORQUE BLADE MOUNTING
BOLTS TO 80 TO 90 FT. LBS.
TWIN BLADE DECK
FIGURE 3.2
7.Check blade for straightness.
WARNING
Never use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage. Refer to Section on MOWER BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT for proper blade inspection and service procedures.
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