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.
3.3 SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS
3.3.5.MOWER BLADE SPINDLE - LUBRICATION (Continued From Previous Page)
4.Lubricate spindles with three shots of general purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.6. IMPORTANT: If the Rear Engine Rider will be on its rear bumper for longer than two hours, remove the battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY
REMOVAL”. SPINDLE
GREASE
FITTING
FIGURE 3.6
3.3.6.MOWER DECK LINKAGE – LUBRICATION Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a light coat of motor oil.
3.3.7.FRONT WHEEL BEARING - LUBRICATION 1. Lubricate front wheel bearings with five shots of general purpose grease, from grease gun. See Figure 3.7.
3.3.8.REAR AXLE BEARING - LUBRICATION
1.The left rear axle bearing is lubricated with three shots of general purpose grease from grease gun.
2.The right rear axle bearing is lubricated by the differential lubricant and does not require additional lubrication.
FRONT WHEEL GREASE FITTING
FIGURE 3.7
3.3.9.DIFFERENTIAL/CHAIN CASE - LUBRICATION 1. Check the fill/level plug, for cracks and wear. Replace fill/level plug if signs of wear are visible.
IMPORTANT: If the Rear Engine Rider will be on its rear bumper for longer than two hours, remove the battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY REMOVAL”.
2.To check lubricant, remove fill/level plug and visually inspect for lubricant on the internal parts of the differential. If no lubricant is visible on the internal parts of the differential, add “SNAPPER Transmission” grease as needed. See Figure 3.8.
DIFFERENTIAL
FILL
PLUG
LEVEL
PLUG
FIGURE 3.8
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