Maintenance

Maintenance - Introduction

Check Grease Level in Transmission

To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine replacement

1. Remove the transmission fill plug (A, Figure 15). Roll

the machine forward or backward while looking down

parts only. Contact a local dealer for parts and service

into the plug hole.

assistance. For the correct part or information for a

2. If liquid grease is not visible on the input gear (the small

particular mower, always mention the model and

gear below the plug hole), add an amount, to cover the

serial number.

gear, of Snapper “00” grease.

 

!

WARNING

!

A

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.

 

 

Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working

 

 

around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can

 

cause severe injury.

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

Service - After First 5 Hours

 

 

for

Change Engine Oil

 

 

 

 

Figure 15: Rem v ng the transmission fill plug

1. Refer to the Engine Manual for proper oil specifications,

procedures and proper service intervals.

 

 

 

 

 

Not

 

Note: Snapper “00” grease (Part No. 7029443) is available at

2. For the simplest/cleanest oil change, simply

urn he

 

mower on its side to drain the oil, as sh

wn. Drain he

 

your dealer.

oil through the dipstick tube (A, Figure 14) in

a

 

Note: Do not spill grease or oil onto the surface of the drive

container. Allow sufficient time for all the

il to drain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

isc (A, Fig re 16).

Important: Drain the fuel tank before tipping the machine.

 

 

DO NOT tip the machine with the carburetor or spark plug

 

A

down. Oil from the crankcase will saturate the air filter and

 

cause the engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If

 

 

contamination does occur, the air filter will have to be

 

 

replaced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 16: Location of the drive disc

 

 

 

 

 

3. Reinstall the transmission plug.

 

 

 

 

 

4. Check the grease level after each 25 hours of operation.

 

 

 

 

 

Important: Drain the fuel tank before tipping the mower. DO

Figure 14: Draining the engine oil

 

 

 

 

NOT tip the machine with the carburetor or spark plug down.

 

 

 

 

 

Oil from the crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause

3. Dispose of drain oil properly.

 

 

 

 

the engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If

4. Fill the engine with oil as specified in the Engine Manual.

contamination does occur, the air filter will have to be

Do not overfill.

 

 

 

 

replaced.

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20 specifications

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