Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.

3.3SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 3.3.8. REAR AXLE BEARING - LUBRICATION

1.The left rear axle bearing requires three shots of general purpose grease from a grease gun. See Figure 3.8.

2.The right rear axle bearing is lubricated by the differential lubricant and requires no grease.

LEFT REAR

AXLE

BEARING

GREASE

FITTING

FIGURE 3.8

3.3.9.DIFFERENTIAL/CHAIN CASE - LUBRICATION 1. Stand rear engine rider on its rear bumper and check the fill/level plug, for cracks and wear. Replace fill/level plug if signs of wear are visible.

IMPORTANT: If the Rear Engine Rider will be on its rear bumper for longer than two hours, remove the battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY REMOVAL”.

2.To check lubricant, remove fill/level plug and visually inspect for lubricant on the internal parts of the differential. If no lubricant is visible on the internal parts of the differential, add “SNAPPER Transmission” grease as needed. See Figure 3.9.

IMPORTANT: Overfilling of the differential with lubricant will cause lubricant to leak onto drive components of the Rear Engine Rider.

DIFFERENTIAL

FILL/LEVEL PLUG P.N.

1-1024

FIGURE 3.9

3.3.9.DIFFERENTIAL/CHAIN CASE - LUBRICATION 3. Check fill/level plug for damage. If signs of wear or cracks are visible, replace plug with new plug. See Figure 3.10.

4.To check lubricant in chain case, remove fill/level plug and look for lubricant on the internal components of the chain case. If no lubricant is visible, add "SNAPPER Transmission” grease as needed. See Figure 3.10.

AXLE

BOOTS

CHAIN

CASE

FILL/LEVEL PLUG

P.N. 1-1024

FIGURE 3.10

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Snapper E281123BVE, E281323BVE, E331523KVE important safety instructions Left Rear Axle Bearing Grease Fitting

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