3.1 SERVICE PROCEDURES

Your Lady Garden mower requires very little service. However, it is important that the engine be serviced at the intervals specified in the Engine Manual furnished with your mower. To retain the integrity of your mower, use only genuine Lady Garden Replacement Parts. Return your mower to an authorized Lady Garden Service Center on a yearly basis for inspection. Always add any new devices that will upgrade your mower. To find the location of your nearest Authorized Lady Garden

Service Center call 1-800-762-7737. Always mention the model number and serial number of your mower when contacting the dealer for information, parts, or service.

3.1.1. LUBRICATION

FIRST 5 HOURS (NEW UNIT)

ENGINE: Change oil in crankcase. A 3/4” wrench will be needed to perform this oil change. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual and Oil Cahnge Instructions.

1.Disconnect spark plug wire.

CAUTION

Use approved fuel container. DO NOT smoke near open fuel container. DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors or when engine is running. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Secure wire away from plug.

2.Remove gasoline from tank.

3.Tilt mower onto its right side and remove the oil drain plug as shown in Figure 17.

FIGURE 17

4.Position drain pan next to mower deck and carefully turn mower back over and allow oil to drain into pan. NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the oil fill cap to cause the oil to drain.

5.Reinstall the oil drain plug and tighten securely

6.Refill crankcase with recommended type and quantity of oil. Refer to page 5 - Set-Up Instructions Paragraph 10.

3.1.2.CUTTING BLADE SERVICE

Check at frequent intervals to make sure the blade is securely tightened and that it is in good condition. Replace Blade if badly chipped, bent, out of balance, or as soon as notch starts wearing in the tip between the flat surface and upturned lift. See Figure 18. This type wear pattern occurs more rapidly under sandy soil condition.

FIGURE 18

CAUTION

Never operate the mower with blade worn to the extent shown in View C as the tip could fly off, causing personal injury or property damage.

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Snapper 82354, 82355 Service Procedures, Lubrication, Cutting Blade Service, First 5 Hours NEW Unit

82354, 82355 specifications

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