Lubrication, Grease, Oil, Arm Pivot | Snapper 18HP instruction

Regular Maintenance

LUBRICATION

Lubricate the unit at the following lubrication points shown in Figure 16.

Grease:

•front caster wheel axles

•front caster yokes

•rear suspension pivots (select models)

•roller straps (deck lift pivots)

•mower deck idler arm pivot

•mower deck arbors

Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed.

Not all greases are compatible. Use automotive-type lithium grease.

Oil:

•control handle pivots

•discharge chute hinge

Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces clean both before and after lubrication.

Lube Rear	Lube Rear
Suspension	Suspension
Pivot	Pivot
(under seat)	(under seat)
	Lube Idler
	Arm Pivot

Figure 16. Lubrication

Maintenance

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Snapper 20HP, 19HP, 18HP user manual Lubrication, Grease, Oil, Lube Rear Suspension Pivot Under seat, Arm Pivot

Contents

20HP Zero-Turn Riders 18HP Zero-Turn Riders19HP Zero-Turn Riders Page Date Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Safety Rules & Information Slope Operation Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water General Operation Safety Rules and Information Slope Operation Service & Maintenance Safe Handling of Gasoline Identification Numbers North American Models Safety DecalsSafety Decals CE Models Export Models only Safety Interlock System Safety Interlock SystemNorth American Models only Safety Interlock System Operational Safety Checks CE Safety Icons Safety IconsNorth American Safety Icons Servicing Features & Controls Control Functions Hour Meter PTO SwitchSeat Adjustment Lever Transmission Oil Fill Checks Before Starting General Operating SafetyOperation Pushing the Rider by Hand Starting the EngineStopping the Rider and Engine Forward Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Reverse Travel Practice Executing Turns Practice Turning Around a CornerExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Turning Removal Mower Removal InstallationInstallation Height of Grass MowingMowing Recommendations Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting Mowing Patterns When and How Often to MowMowing Methods Proper Broadcast Mowing Attaching a Trailer Proper Mulching Check Transmission Oil Change Transmission Oil Filter Regular MaintenanceBefore Every Spring Each Hours 100 250 Fall Use Oil LubricationGrease Lube Rear Suspension Pivot Under seat Service Interval Every 10 Hours or As Required Servicing the Mower Blades Checking / Adding Fuel Engine MaintenanceCheck Tire Pressures Fuel Filter Change Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number Check /FILL Transmission OILTransmission OIL Filter Change Storage Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Troubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Streaking Seat Position Adjustment Seat AdjustmentGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentCutting Height Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Brake Spring Set Collar Locknut Suspension Adjustment Select Models PTO Clutch Adjustment Blade Brake Check Mower Deck Leveling Orient Blades Side-to-Side Mower Belt Replacement Roller BAR Leveling Select Models Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Battery Charging Specifications Technical ManualsPage 19 HP* Kawasaki Product Quick SpecsBelts and Blades Tractor