Snapper 20 manual Service - Periodic, Sto age Procedure, Check Transmission Poly-VBelt, Engine

Check Engine Drive Belt

Maintenance

!		WARNING		!	Check Transmission Poly-V Belt
					1. Visually check the poly-v belt for cracking, fraying, sev-
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service					ered or exposed belt strands. If worn or damaged,
with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.					replace the belt before operating the mower.
Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark
plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious					Service - Periodic
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
					Perform all maintenance as described in the “Service
Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working
					Schedule” section of this manual.
around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can
cause severe injury.					Engine
Check Mower Blade					Service the engine according to the engine owner’s manual.
					Air Filter
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure the end away
	from the plug.				Refer to the engine owner’s manual for service instructions.
2. Tilt the mower up on its rear wheels for access to the					Engine Oil
	blade cap screw (A, Figure 17). Do not tilt the mower
	with the spark plug or carburetor down.				Refer to the engine owner’s manual for service instructions.
Important: Drain the fuel tank before tipping the mower. DO					Sto age Procedure
NOT tip the machine with the carburetor or spark plug down.
					Refer to the Eng ne Ow	er’s Ma ual for directions regarding
Oil from the crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause
the engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If					engine storage preparati	ns. Prepare the mower for “end of
contamination does occur, the air filter will have to be					season” s orage as follows:
replaced.					1. Drain he fuel from the fuel tank and let the engine run
					ntil all f el is out of the carburetor.
3. Check the torque of the blade cap screw. Rec				mmended	2. Disconnect and remove the spark plug wire away from
	torque should be 40 ft. lbs.				the spark plug.
4. Check the blade for sharpness, wear and damage. Refer					3. With a damp cloth, carefully wipe away all dirt and
	to the Section entitled “Blade Wear Limits”.				ebris from the unit.
					4. Tilt the mower up	its rear wheels and thoroughly
					clean the underside of the deck. Do not tilt the mower
		A
					with the spark plug or carburetor down. Scrape away
					any accumulation of grass with a putty knife and/or
					wire brush.
					5. Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating of oil to
					prevent corrosion.
					6. On self-propelled models, disconnect the transfer rod
					clip and remove the ground speed control rod before
					folding the handles.
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					7. Loosen the handle knobs. Carefully fold the handles
					forward, flexing the control cables to prevent cable
					damage.
					8. Store the mower in a shed or other dry area, protected
					from weather.
	Figure 17: Tightening the blade cap screw

1.Visually check the engine drive belt for cracking, fraying, severed or exposed belt strands. If worn or damaged, replace the belt before operating the mower.

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