Snapper 421823BVE, 422023BVE Battery Fluid Level, Do not Overfill, Mower Deck Levelness

Section 3 – MAINTENANCE

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.

3.3SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS

5. Air Filter (Continued from Previous Page)

b. 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.

AIR PRE-

CLEANER

AIR CLEANER

FIGURE 3.5

c. Reinstall air cleaner cover. Insert tabs located on the engine cover into corresponding slots in air cleaner cover. IMPORTANT: The yellow tabs must be completely inserted into air cleaner cover or the compartment will not be completely sealed to prevent debris from entering into the carburetor.

d. Reinstall bolts that secure air cleaner cover to the engine. Tighten securely.

3.3.2. BATTERY FLUID LEVEL

1.Remove battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY REMOVAL”.

2.Remove battery caps. Check fluid level.

3.Add water only to bring fluid to proper level –

DO NOT OVERFILL.

4.Reinstall battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY INSTALLATION”.

3.3.3. MOWER DECK LEVELNESS

Check mower deck for proper level. Adjust as required. Refer to Section “MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT – LEVELNESS”.

3.3.4. CLEAN MOWER DECK

1.Follow WARNING statement found on this page.

2.Check fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove tank. Refer to Section “REMOVING FUEL TANK”. If 3/4 or less, proceed to next step.

3.Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper.

4.Clean underside of mower deck, removing all accumulation of grass clippings and debris.

5.Clean top of deck, removing all grass clippings and debris.

3.3.4a.SHIFT LEVER - LUBRICATION

1.Lubricate shift lever fitting with two shots of general purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.5a.

SHIFT LEVER

GREASE FITTING

FIGURE 3.5a

3.3.5.MOWER BLADE SPINDLE - LUBRICATION 1. Follow WARNING statement found on this page.

2. Check fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove tank. Refer to Section “REMOVING FUEL TANK”. If 3/4 or less, proceed to next step.

3. Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper.

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