Section 43 - MAINTENANCEOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

4.2.3.CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 1. Lower deck to lowest setting.

2. Remove footrest. See Figure 4.3.

3. Removal of footrest will allow access to mower drive belt.

4. Check the belt tension. If belt is frayed, slit, sev- ered or belt strands exposed, replace belt before oper- ating mower. Refer to Section "MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT".

LIFT FOOT REST UP AND OFF POWER UNIT

FRAME TO GAIN ACCESS TO MOWER BELT

FIGURE 4.3

4.3AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 4.3.1. ENGINE

1.Engine Oil

Change engine oil. Refer to Section "CHANGE ENGINE OIL". Refer to engine owner's manual for oil specifications.

2.Air Filter

Refer to engine owner's manual for service instruc- tions.

4.3.2.MOWER COMPONENTS 1. Mower Drive Belt

Check belt tension. Replace belt as needed. Refer to Section "MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT".

2. Mower Blade

Check blade for sharpness, wear, damage, and torque. Refer to Section "MOWER BLADE REPLACE- MENT".

3. Mower Deck Levelness

Check mower deck for proper levelness. Adjust as required. Refer to Section "MOWER DECK ADJUST-

MENT - LEVELNESS".

4.Clean Mower Deck

a.Remove key from ignition switch.

b.Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s).

c.Raise mower deck to its highest setting. It may be necessary to raise mower deck higher using a hydraulic floor jack. Secure machine with safety blocks.

d.Clean underside of mower deck, removing all accu- mulation of grass clippings and debris.

e.Clean top of deck, removing all grass clippings and debris.

5.Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication

a.Raise mower deck to its highest setting. It may be necessary to raise mower deck higher using a hydraulic floor jack. Secure machine with safety blocks.

b.Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. Grease fittings are located on spindle housings underneath deck. See Figure 4.4.

LUBRICATE

SPINDLE

ASSEMBLIES

FIGURE 4.4

(Deck shown with discharge raised)

6.Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication

Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a light coat of motor oil.

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WARNING

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DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns; allow sufficient time for all parts to cool.

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Snapper CZT19481KWV Check Mower Drive Belt 1. Lower deck to lowest setting, After Every 25 Operating Hours 4.3.1. Engine

CZT19481KWV specifications

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