Maintenance
Maintenance - Introduction |
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To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAPPER |
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4. | Remove the oil fill cap and allow the oil to drain out | ||||
replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for | |||||
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| 5. | Tip the mower back up. | |||
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| 6. | Fill the engine with oil as specified in the Engine Owner’s | |
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| Manual. Thereafter, change the oil after each 25 hours of | ||||
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service |
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with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. | Grease Level in Transmission | ||||
Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark | |||||
plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious |
| The transmission requires no lubrication or maintenance. If | |||
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. |
| transmission leaks or malfunctions, return machine to an | |||
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Service - After First 5 Hours
Change Engine Oil
NOTE: Due to the location of the oil drain plug, perform the following procedure for the easiest oil change.
1.Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure the end away from the plug.
2.Tip the mower on its side, with the oil fill (A, Figure 9) down. Do not tip the mower with the spark plug or car- buretor down.
Important: Drain the fuel tank before tipping the machine. DO NOT tip the machine with the carburetor or spark plug down. Oil from the crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If contamination does occur, the air filter will have to be replaced.
Wheel Drive Control
The wheel drive control requires periodic adjustment to maintain proper drive function. The adjustment is performed with the thumbwheel located on the wheel drive control cable and requires no tools. Refer to the section entitled “WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT”.
Maintenance
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Figure 9: Draining the engine oil
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