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
3.2.2.CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION 1. Remove transmission fill plug. Roll machine forward or backward while looking down into plug hole.
2. 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.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
1.Refer to Engine Manual for proper oil specifications and procedures.
2.For simplest/cleanest oil change, loosen lower handle wing nuts and stand mower up on lower handle as shown in Figure 3.1. Drain oil through dipstick tube into a container. NOTE: On self- propelled mowers, the speed control rod prohibits folding of the handles. Simply tip mower on its side to drain oil.
FIGURE 3.1
IMPORTANT: Drain fuel tank before tipping mower.
FILL PLUG
FIGURE 3.2
NOTE: Snapper “00” Grease (Part No.
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