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.
IMPORTANT: Overfilling of the differential with lubricant will cause lubricant to leak onto drive components of the Rear Engine Rider.
3.Check fill/level plug for damage. If signs of wear or cracks are visible, replace plug with new plug. See Figure 3.9.
4.To check lubricant in chain case, remove fill/level plug and look for lubricant on the internal components of the chain case. If no lubricant is visible, add "SNAPPER Transmission” grease as needed. See Figure 3.9.
3.3.10.Check “MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE” Section of Engine Owner’s Manual for additional engine service.
CHAIN
CASE
AXLE
BOOT
FILL/LEVEL
PLUG
FIGURE 3.9
3.4SERVICE - ANNUALLY
Perform all maintenance as described in Section
“MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE”.
3.4.1. ENGINE
1.Service engine according to engine owner’s manual.
3.4.2.FUEL FILTER
Service fuel filter as instructed below, on COLD ENGINE ONLY!
IMPORTANT: To stop flow of fuel, tank may be removed from bracket and set on the floor so the fuel level will be below the filter. Refer to Section “REMOVING FUEL TANK”.
1.Remove hose clamps from fuel filter.
2.Remove fuel lines from filter. Discard filter.
3.Install new fuel filter. See Figure 3.10.
4.Reinstall fuel tank into bracket.
5.Carefully reinstall fuel clamps.
6.Check fuel system for leaks.
FUEL
FILTER
HOSE
CLAMPS
FIGURE 3.10
3.5EVERY 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. Replace worn or damaged parts with genuine SNAPPER replacement parts available from an authorized SNAPPER dealer.
3.5.1.All bushings and pivot areas.
3.5.2.Check both front wheel king pins.
3.5.3.Transmission shift lever and detent.
3.5.4.Clutch Disc.
3.5.5.Clutch Yoke.
3.5.6.Mower deck linkage and pivot areas.
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