Snapper CZT19481KWV Maintenanceoperating Instructions, Deck Removal, Continued On Next Page

Section 43 - MAINTENANCEOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

! WARNING !

Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before performing service or maintenance. DO NOT smoke near fuel components when performing service or maintenance. DO NOT perform service and mainte- nance near an open flame. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run engine indoors.

4.5ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) (Continued from previous Page) 4.5.2. FUEL FILTER

Service fuel filter as instructed below. Turn key to "OFF" position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST be cold before removing filter. Clamp fuel line to pre- vent fuel spillage or perform filter change when fuel tank and fuel line are empty.

1.Remove fuel line clamps from fuel filter.

2.Remove fuel lines from filter. Discard filter.

3.Install new fuel filter. IMPORTANT: Some fuel filters are fuel flow directional. Check for arrow that shows fuel flow direction. Reinstall fuel line clamps. See Figure 4.8.

LEFT SIDE OF

MACHINE

4.6DECK REMOVAL

Move power unit/mower deck to an area where the mower deck is to be disconnected. Turn engine "OFF" and remove key from switch. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s). Move motion control levers to the neutral lock position. Engage parking brake.

1.Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to the highest cutting position. See Figure 4.9.

2.Place a wooden block under the front and rear edge of the mower deck.

3.Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to a lower cutting position until deck rests on wooden blocks. Position the deck to where there is no tension on the deck hanger chains. See Figure 4.9.

HIGHEST

CUTTING

POSITION

LOWEST

CUTTING

POSITION

POSITION DECK LIFT LEVER IN HIGHEST CUTTING POSITION. PLACE WOODEN BLOCKS UNDER FRONT AND REAR OF DECK. LOWER DECK ONTO BLOCKS

FIGURE 4.9

CLAMP FUEL LINE

TO PREVENT

SPILLAGE

REMOVE LINE	REMOVE
CLAMPS	FUEL FILTER

CLAMP FUEL LINE

TO PREVENT

SPILLAGE

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FIGURE 4.8

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