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. | ||
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DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service | |||
with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. |
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Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark |
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plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious |
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burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. |
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Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working |
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around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can |
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cause severe injury. |
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Service - After First 5 Hours |
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Change Engine Oil |
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| Figure 15: Rem v ng the transmission fill plug |
1. Refer to the Engine Manual for proper oil specifications, | |||||
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| Note: Snapper “00” grease (Part No. 7029443) is available at | ||
| 2. For the simplest/cleanest oil change, simply | urn he |
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| mower on its side to drain the oil, as sh | wn. Drain he |
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| 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. |
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Important: Drain the fuel tank before tipping the machine. |
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DO NOT tip the machine with the carburetor or spark plug |
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down. Oil from the crankcase will saturate the air filter and |
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cause the engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If |
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contamination does occur, the air filter will have to be |
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| Figure 16: Location of the drive disc |
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| 3. Reinstall the transmission plug. |
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| 4. Check the grease level after each 25 hours of operation. |
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| Important: Drain the fuel tank before tipping the mower. DO |
| Figure 14: Draining the engine oil |
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| NOT tip the machine with the carburetor or spark plug down. |
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| Oil from the crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause |
| 3. Dispose of drain oil properly. |
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| 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. |
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