Snapper 7800842-01 Maintenance Service, Check Mower Blade, Check Grease Level in Transmission

Maintenance

Service						3. Reinstall the transmission plug.
						4. Check the grease level after each 25 hours of
			WARNING		!
		!					operation.
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or						Check Mower Blade
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine
and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure						1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure the end
away from spark plug. Engine and components are							away from the plug.
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all						2. Tilt the mower up on its rear wheels for access to
components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when							the blade cap screw (A, Figure 17). Do not tilt the
handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are							mower with the spark plug or carburetor down.
extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.						IMPORTANT: Drain the fuel tank before tipping the
Check Grease Level in Transmission
						mower. DO NOT tip the machine with the carburetor or
1.		Remove the transmission fill plug (A, Figure 15).				spark plug down. Oil from the crankcase will saturate
		Roll the machine forward or backward while look-				the air filter and cause the engine to be hard to start or
2.		ing down into the plug hole.				not start at all. If contamination does occur, the air filter
		If liquid grease is not visible on the input gear (the				will have to be replaced.
		small gear below the plug hole), add an amount, to				3. Check the torque of the blade cap screw.
		cover the gear, of Snapper “00” grease.
							Recommended torque should be 40 lb-ft (54 N.m).
		A				4. Check the blade for sharpness, wear and damage.
							Refer to the Secti	titled “Blade Wear Limits”.
								A
	Figure 15: Removing the transmission fill				lug
NOTE: Snapper “00” grease (Part No. 7029443) is
							Figure 17: Tightening the blade cap screw
available at your dealer.
NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil onto the surface of the
drive disc (A, Figure 16).				ReproductionCheck Engine Drive Belt
						• Visually check the engine drive belt for cracking,
							fraying, severed or exposed belt strands. If worn
		A					or damaged, replace the belt before operating the
							mower.
						Check Transmission Poly-V Belt
						• Visually check the poly-v belt for cracking, fray-
							ing, severed or exposed belt strands. If worn or
							damaged, replace the belt before operating the
							mower.

Figure 16: Location of the drive disc

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