Snapper EYZ15334BVE Maintenance, CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 1. Footrest Removal

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.

3.2.3.CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 1. Footrest Removal

a. Squeeze the deck lift handle and the release lever and lift the deck lift handle until it locks in the top notch which is the high cut/transport position. b. Remove retaining knobs located at the corners of footrest. Remove footrest. See Figure 3.3.

c. Check mower belt. If belt is frayed, slit, severed or belt strands exposed, replace belt before operating mower.

d. Reinstall footrest cover and reinstall knobs and tighten securely.

HIGH CUT/

TRANSPORT

NOTCH

RELEASE

LEVER

DECK LIFT HANDLE

FOOTREST

RETAINING

KNOBS

FIGURE 3.3

2.Checking Mower Belt Tension

The idler and spring provide proper belt tension and require no adjustment. If belt is frayed, slit, severed or belt strands exposed, replace belt before operating mower.

3.2.4.CHECK TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELTS 1. Checking Transaxle Belt Tension

The transaxle drive belts require no adjustment. If belts are frayed, slit, severed or belt strands exposed, replace belt before operating mower.

3.3SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS Perform all service required after the first 5 hours of operation. Refer to Section “SERVICE – AFTER 5 HOURS”.

3.3.1.CHECK ENGINE

1. Engine Cooling System

The engine cooling system consists of an engine shroud and engine fins. These should be kept clean and free of debris as needed or cleaned.

2. Engine Oil

Change engine oil. Refer to Section “CHANGE ENGINE OIL”. Refer to engine owner’s manual for oil specifications.

3. Oil Filter

Change engine oil filter. Refer to engine owner’s manual for filter specifications.

4. Fuel Filter

Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.

5. Air Filter

Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions. Change air filter. Pull up and rotate the air cleaner latch to remove cleaner cover. See Figure 3.4.

IMPORTANT: When cover is removed, you are viewing the carburetor side of the air filter, which will appear clean. Remove filter and pre-cleaner for inspection.

AIR CLEANER

LATCH

AIR CLEANER

COVER

FIGURE 3.4

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