Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

3.3.4.TRACTOR LUBRICATION (Continued From Previous Page)

7. Steering Tie Rod

Lubricate both ends of steering tie rod with a small amount of 30 wt. motor oil from an oil can. See Figure 3.10.

LUBRICATE

BOTH ENDS

OF TIE ROD

FIGURE 3.10

8. Blade Engagement Mechanism

Using 30 wt. motor oil, lubricate the blade engagement mechanism pivot points, which are located on the R.H. underside of tractor. See Figure 3.11.

LUBRICATE

COMPONENTS ON

UNDERSIDE OF

TRACTOR

BLADE

ENGAGEMENT

LEVER

FIGURE 3.11

9. Park Brake Lever

Using 30 wt. motor oil, lubricate the park brake lever mechanism pivot points, which are located on the left hand underside of tractor. See Figure 3.12. mechanism with a thin coat of 30 wt. motor oil.

PARK BRAKE

LEVER

LUBRICATE COMPONENTS ON

UNDERSIDE OF TRACTOR

FIGURE 3.12

10.Deck Lift Mechanism

Lubricate all wear and pivot points of the deck lift

3.4ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)

Perform all maintenance as described in Section, “SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS”. Also see service schedule.

3.4.1.ENGINE

1.Service engine according to engine owner's manual.

3.4.2.FUEL FILTER

1.Service fuel filter as instructed below, on COLD ENGINE ONLY!

NOTE: It may be necessary to drain the fuel tank before removing fuel filter to prevent spillage of gasoline.

2.Locate fuel filter. Remove hose clamps and fuel hoses from both sides of fuel filter. See Figure 3.13.

FUEL TANK

FUEL FILTER

REMOVE

HOSE CLAMPS

FIGURE 3.13

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Snapper ELT180H33IBV important safety instructions Annually END of Each Season, Fuel Filter

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