Maintenance (Continued)
! | WARNING | ! | 1. | All bushings and pivot areas. |
2. | Check both front wheel king pins. | |||
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or | 3. | Transmission shift lever and detent. | ||
repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. | 4. | Clutch disc. | ||
Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug | 5. | Clutch yoke. | ||
wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine | 6. | Mower deck linkage and pivot areas. | ||
and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all | Replace worn or damaged parts with genuine SNAPPER | |||
parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap | replacement parts available from an authorized SNAPPER | |||
and vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. | dealer. | |||
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Maintenance
Service - Annually
Engine
Perform all maintenance as specified in “MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE” Section of this manual.
Fuel Filter
IMPORTANT: Service the fuel filter on a COLD ENGINE ONLY!
IMPORTANT: To stop the flow of fuel, the fuel tank (C, Figure 30) may be removed from the bracket and set on the floor so the fuel level will be below the filter. Refer to the section entitled “REMOVING FUEL TANK”.
1.Remove the hose clamps (B, Figure 30) from the fuel filter (A).
2.Remove the fuel lines from filter. Discard the filter.
3.Install a new fuel filter.
4.Reinstall the fuel tank into the bracket (if removed).
5.Carefully reinstall the fuel clamps.
6.Check the fuel system for leaks.
Every Two Years
In addition to regular maintenance, the following components of the Rear Engine Rider should be carefully inspected every two years for wear or damage.
Storage (Out of Season)
If desired, the Rear Engine Rider can be stored on the rear bumper. Perform the following proce
dures to insure the Rear Engine Rider will operate properly when taken out of storage.
1.Thoroughly clean the Rear Engine Rider by removing all grass clippings and debris.
2.Perform maintenance and lubrication as required.
3.Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
4.Start the engine and allow it to run until the engine runs out of fuel. This allows the carburetor and fuel system to remain clean during storage.
5.Remove the battery. Refer to the section entitled “BAT-
TERY STORAGE”.
6.Close the vent on the fuel filler cap.
7.Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on its rear bumper in the desired location for storage.
Removing the Fuel Tank
NOTE: Before removing the fuel tank from the rear engine rider, move the rider outdoors where fumes can easily dissipate.
1.From the left side of the machine, pull the fuel tank (A, Figure 31) straight up and away from the fuel tank bracket (B).
2.Holding the fuel tank, remove the fuel filler cap (C) and pour any remaining fuel into an approved container.
C | C |
B |
A |
A |
B |
Figure 30: Replacing the fuel filter | Figure 31: Removing the fuel tank |
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