Regular Maintenance | Snapper 1800, 2800, 500, 1700, 2700, 400

Regular Maintenance

Check / Clean Oil Cooler

(Select Models)

SERVICE INTERVAL: EVERY 25 HOURS, OR AS NECESSARY

The engine oil cooler is located on the side of the engine (A, Figure 19) and should be cleaned with compressed air at regular intervals or if dirty.

Safety Interlock System Check

SERVICE INTERVAL: EVERY FALL & SPRING

Check the function of the safety interlock system using the test procedure found on page 14 of this manual. If the tractor fails any of the tests, see your dealer.

Blade Brake Check

SERVICE INTERVAL: EVERY 100 HOURS OR FALL & SPRING

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off.

1.With tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator in seat, start the engine.

2.Look over the left-hand footrest at the mower drive belt. Engage the PTO and wait several seconds. Disengage the PTO and check the amount of time it takes for the mower drive belt to stop.

3.If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds, re-adjust the clutch or see your dealer.

PTO Clutch Adjustment Check

SERVICE INTERVAL: EVERY 250 HRS

Check the PTO clutch adjustment after every 250 hours of operation–or if the clutch starts slipping or will not engage. Check and adjust the clutch using the proce- dure outlined in the Adjustments section of this manual.

Engine Maintenance

Refer to the engine owner’s manual for all engine main- tenance procedures and recommendations.

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Figure 19. Clean Oil Cooler

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Snapper 1800, 2800, 500, 1700, 2700, 400 manual Regular Maintenance

Contents

Mfg. No Description 23HP Hydro Tractors Mower Decks25HP Hydro Tractors Mower Decks Mfg. No. DescriptionPage Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Safety Rules and Information Slope Operation Safety Rules & Information General Operation Ignition System Service & Maintenance Safe Handling of Gasoline Identification Numbers CE Identification Tag MarkingsTractor ID Tag Mower ID Tag Decal Ignition Switch Positions Safety DecalsSafety Decals Decal Cutting Height Decal Transmission Release CE Safety Icons Safety Icons Choke Control FunctionsThrottle Control Headlights Features & Controls Automatic Controlled Traction What is Automatic Controlled Traction?Parking Brake Function Attachment Lift Control Lever Display Items Volt Power OutletDashboard Display & Functions Functions General Operating Safety Operational Safety ChecksAdding Fuel Stopping the Tractor & Engine Operating the TractorStarting the Engine Driving The Tractor Mowing Mowing in ReverseAttachment Operation in Reverse Adjusting Mower Cutting Height Pushing the Tractor by Hand Simplicity, Massey Ferguson or Agco Models Mower Deck Removal & InstallationInstalling the Mower Deck Removing the Mower Deck Snapper Models Upper Hanger Upper Hole Lift Hook Lower Hole Long Hub Simplicity, Massey Ferguson and Agco Models Pivoting Gauge Wheels Select Models Mower Hitch Tractor Hitch Brackets Spring-Loaded Lever Snapper Models Attaching a Trailer Storage Lift Variations When Using Attachments Hydraulic Lift ModelsManual Lift Models How High To Mow the Grass How and When to WaterFertilize & Aerate Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting When and How Often to Mow Lawn Care & Mowing InformationProper Mowing Speed Regular Maintenance Before Every Spring Each Hours 100 250 Fall Use Regular Maintenance Check Tire Pressures Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables Size Lubrication GreaseOil Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts Conquest / 1700 / 2700 / 400 / YT Servicing the Mower Blabes Blade Removal Transmission Identification Transmission MaintenanceK66 Maintenance Transmission Oil Capacity Apx .6 qt 2.5L Service Interval After 50 Hrs, Then Every 250 Hrs K71 MaintenanceService Interval Every 5 Hours Transmission Oil Capacity Apx -1/2 qt 4.25L Internal Transmission Filter Service Filter Access Cap Troubleshooting Adjustment, & Service Troubleshooting Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service Tractor Troubleshooting Battery Charging Seat AdjustmentManual Lift Assist Adjustment Brake Adjustment Steering Wheel AdjustmentSteering Gear Adjustment Thicker Spoke Faces Seat PTO clutch adjustment Mower Adjustments Transport Height & Ground Following Adjustment Select Models Gauge Wheels Select Models Leveling The Mower Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side, J-Hook Models Locknut To avoid damaging belts, do not PRY Mower Belt Replacement44 & 50 PTO Belt Replacement Gap Arbor Drive Belt Replacement K71 25 HP* Kohler23 HP* Briggs & Stratton K66 Optional Accessories Replacement PartsMaintenance Items Technical ManualsPage Page