Service After First 5 Hours, Engine Must not Start if

Section 3 – MAINTENANCE

3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS

3.2.7.SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS Perform the following interlock system checks periodically during the operating season. Contact your authorized Snapper dealer if you have questions.

WARNING

1.Change engine oil. Refer to Section “CHANGE ENGINE OIL”. Refer to engine owner's manual for oil specification.

2.Change air filter. Pull up and rotate the air cleaner latch to remove cleaner cover. See Figure 3.4.

IMPORTANT: When cover is removed, you are viewing the carburetor side of the air filter, which will appear clean. Remove filter and pre-cleaner for inspection.

DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock or safety device is not in place and functioning properly. DO NOT attempt to defeat, modify or remove any safety device.

ENGINE MUST NOT START IF:

1)Clutch/Brake Pedal is not fully depressed OR,

2)Blade Control is in the “ON” (blades engaged) position.

ENGINE SHOULD START IF:

1)Blade Control is in the “OFF” (blades disengaged) position AND,

2)Clutch/Brake Pedal is fully depressed.

ENGINE AND BLADES MUST STOP IF:

1)	Operator rises off of seat with Blade Control in
	“ON” (blades engaged) position OR,
2)	Operator rises off of seat with Clutch/Brake

AIR CLEANER LATCH

BRIGGS ENGINE SHOWN

AIR CLEANER

COVER

Pedal not fully depressed.

3.2.8. REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM

Check function of Reverse Lockout Mechanism with engine off.

1.Depress and hold blade pedals.

2.Depress and hold clutch/brake pedal.

3.Shift lever must not go into reverse.

WARNING

DO NOT operate machine if Reverse Lockout Mechanism is not functioning properly. Contact your SNAPPER dealer immediately for assistance.

3.2.9.LUBRICATION – GREASE FITTINGS

The following components on the Rear Engine Rider are equipped with grease fittings and require periodic lubrication. Apply General Purpose grease (NLGI No.2) with a grease gun.

1.Front Wheel Bearings. Refer to Section “FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS – LUBRICATION”.

2.Rear Axle Bearing. Refer to Section “REAR AXLE BEARING – LUBRICATION”.

3.Mower Blade Spindle. Refer to Section “MOWER BLADE SPINDLE – LUBRICATION”.

4.Shift Lever. Refer to Section “SHIFT LEVER –

LUBRICATION”.

3.3SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS Perform all service required after the first 5 hours of operation. Refer to Section “SERVICE – AFTER 5 HOURS”.

3.3.1.CHECK ENGINE

FIGURE 3.4

3.Refer to engine owner's manual for cleaning and service instructions. Remove and clean engine air pre- cleaner. Remove and replace engine air cleaner. See Figure 3.5. Install pre-cleaner and air cleaner per engine owner’s manual.

BRIGGS ENGINE SHOWN

AIR PRE-

CLEANER

AIR CLEANER

FIGURE 3.5

4.Reinstall air cleaner cover. Insert tabs located at the bottom of the cover into corresponding slots in engine cover. Position cover and engage latch over cover and rotate and push down to lock. IMPORTANT: The tabs on the air cleaner cover must be completely inserted into engine cover or the compartment will not be completely sealed to prevent debris from entering into the carburetor.