Snapper EZF2100DKU, EZF2300GKU, EZF5200M, EZF6100M Maintenance, Transaxle, Power Transfer Shaft

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

3.3.3.RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION

1. Front & Rear Wheel Bearings

Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 3.5.

LUBRICATE

BEARINGS

FRONT

WHEEL

FIGURE 3.5

2. Transaxle

Check the level of fluid in both of the fluid reservoirs. Wipe away all dirt and debris from around reservoir cap before removing. Oil must remain absolutely clean! Check with mower on a level surface with engine “OFF”. Fill reservoir as needed to bring level up to 1-1/2 inches below the top of the filler neck. Use clean, fresh premium hydraulic oil having a viscosity equivalent to SAE 20W-20, SAE 30 or SAE

40.The fluid should be chemically stable, incorporating rust and oxidation inhibitors. Make sure funnels, pouring spouts and oil can are completely clean. Reinstall reservoir cap. See Figure 3.6. IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove or service the transaxle fluid filters. This service should be made periodically by an authorized SNAPPER dealer. See the service schedule to determine the recommended change interval.

OIL FILL	1-1/2
LINE

HYDRAULIC OIL	IMPORTANT: FLUID LEVEL MUST
RESERVOIR	BE ABOVE TOP OF BAFFLE.
	RESERVOIR CAPACITY IS ONE (1)
	GALLON. DO NOT OVERFILL.

FIGURE 3.6

3. Power Transfer Shaft

Lubricate power transfer shaft with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 3.7.

LUBRICATE POWER

TRANSFER SHAFT

FIGURE 3.7

4. OTHER LUBRICATION POINTS

Lubricate traction drive idlers, P.T.O. idlers,deck caster wheel shafts, rear caster wheel shaft, traction drive shaft bearings and mower deck idler arm with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun.

3.4BEFORE OPERATING MOWER

1.Clean all dirt and debris from around the two hydraulic fluid reservoirs. Especially around the top and cap area.

2.Clean all dirt and debris from the radiator debris screen and cooling fins.

3.Clean all dirt and debris from the cooling fins on the engine and from both hydraulic pumps.

3.5ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) Perform all maintenance as required in SERVICE SCHEDULE section of this manual.

3.5.1.ENGINE

Service engine according to engine owner’s manual.

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