Snapper 20HP, 19HP, 18HP user manual Lubrication, Regular Maintenance

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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