Section 3 – MAINTENANCE
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
3.2SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL (Continued From Previous Page)
HONDA ENGINE
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
FIGURE 3.1D
3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION
1.Roll machine and remove transmission fill plug. See Figure 3.2.
FILL PLUG
FIGURE 3.2
2.Look into plug hole. If liquid grease IS NOT visible on the input gear (the small gear below the plug hole), add an amount, to cover gear, of Snapper “00” grease. See Figure 3.2.
NOTE: Snapper “00” Grease (Part No. 29443)- is available at your SNAPPER dealer. Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive disc. See Figure 3.3.
3.Reinstall transmission plug.
4.Check grease level after each 25 hours of operation.
KEEP DRIVE
DISC CLEAN !
FIGURE 3.3
3.2.3. CHECK MOWER BLADE
1.Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug.
2.Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to the blade cap screw. Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down. See Figure 3.4.
3.Check torque of blade retaining cap screw. Recommended torque should be 40 ft. lbs. See Figure 3.4.
4.Check blade for sharpness, wear and damage. Refer to Section “Blade Wear Limits”.
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