Snapper E55140BV Regular Maintenance, Maintenance Schedule & Procedures, Check for Loose Hardware

Regular

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule & Procedures

The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your unit.

SAFETY ITEMS	Before	Every 5	Every 25	Every	Every	Spring &
	Each	Hours	Hours	100	250	Fall
	Use			Hours	Hours
Check for loose hardware		•				•
Check all safety labels						•
Inspect cone, hopper, and guards.						•
CHIPPER MAINTENANCE ITEMS	Before	Every 5	Every 25	Every	Every	Spring &
	Each	Hours	Hours	100	250	Fall
	Use			Hours	Hours
Clean debris from engine and chipper. **	•			•
Inspect/Rotate Shredding Hammers			•
Inspect/Rotate Chipping Knives			•
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS	Before	Every 8	Every 25	Every 50	Every	Spring &
	Each	Hours	Hours	Hours	100	Fall
	Use				Hours
Check Engine Oil Level *	•	•
Change Engine Oil * **				•
Check / Change Engine Air Filter * **			•
Replace Spark Plug *					•

*Refer to engine owner’s manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period of 5-8 hours.

**More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.

Check for Loose Hardware

Service Interval: Every 5 hours; every spring and fall.

Inspect the unit, checking for loose hardware or components. Pay special attention to the hardware attaching the chipper cone, hopper, axle, and front leg.

Check Safety Labels

Service Interval: Every spring and fall.

Check that the safety labels are in place and undamaged. Sample illustrations and part numbers of the decals can be found on page 6. Replace any damaged or missing decals.

Inspect Cone, Hopper, & Guards

Service Interval: Every spring and fall.

Check that the chipper cone, shredder hopper, and discharge guards are in place, undamaged, and secure. Replace any damaged or missing parts.

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