Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

3.1INTRODUCTION

To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular mower, always mention model and serial number.

3.2SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Remove key. 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.

1.Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug. The items needed to perform oil change are: cloth rags, (1) 3/8” drive ratchet with a short extension and (1) shallow pan.

2.Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to the oil drain plug located underneath the mower deck. Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down. See Figure 3.1.

TILT MOWER UP ON ITS BACK WHEELS

OIL DRAIN PLUG

5.Lower the mower down and place the piece of wood under left rear wheel. Reach back under mower and remove drain plug and allow oil to drain out completely in pan. Some oil may spill onto drive belt and hands, immediately wipe hands clean with cloth rags. Dispose of oil properly.

NOTE: Some oil may drain onto drive belt but will not affect the operation or life of the belt. Wipe excess oil from belt.

6.Tilt mower back up and replace drain plug. Tighten securely but do not over tighten.

7.Fill engine with oil as specified in Engine Owner’s Manual. Thereafter, change oil after each 25 hours of use.

3.2.2. GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION

The transmission requires no lubrication or maintenance. If transmission leaks or malfunctions, return machine to an authorized Snapper dealer for repair.

3.2.3. WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL

The wheel drive control requires periodic adjustment to maintain proper drive function. The adjustment is performed with the turnbuckle located on the wheel drive control cable and requires no tools. Refer to

Section “WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT”.

FIGURE 3.1

3.Place shallow pan underneath the approximate center of the oil drain plug.

4.Loosen with ratchet and short extension, but do not remove oil drain plug. Loosen plug until you can turn it with your fingers.

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Snapper ELP21602, ELP2150KWV, ELP21602E Maintenance, Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OIL

ELP21602E, ELP21502KWV, ELP21602, ELP21502KWV, ELP21602, ELP21602E, ELP21602, ELP2150KWV, ELP21602E specifications

Snapper is known for producing high-quality lawn care equipment, and their models ELP21602E, ELP21502KWV, ELP21602, and ELP21502KWV are no exceptions. These electric lawn mowers combine innovative technology with user-friendly features designed to make lawn maintenance efficient and enjoyable.

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