Snapper Regular, Maintenance, LUBRICATION, Service Interval: Every 25 Hours, Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts

Regular

Maintenance

LUBRICATION

Service Interval: Every 25 Hours

Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figure 10 as well as the lubrication points listed. Generally, all moving parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys. Wipe surfaces clean before and after lubrication.

Grease:

• blade arbor

Note - This grease point is located under the blade deck, on the arbor.

Oil:

• traction drive control linkage										n
• blade engagement lever
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• axle shafts				r
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							Fig re 10 - Lubrication Points
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Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts									A
Service Interval: Yearly	o			p							C
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We recommend removing the rear wheel hubs and luboi-
cating the axle shafts yearly. This prevents					wh l						B
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hubs from seizing onto the axle shaft and mak
service easier.
1. Turn off the ignition, disengage the PTO.
2. Using a jack or chain hoist positioned at the center of
the rear frame, carefully lift the unit up until the rear
tires are approximately 1" - 2" (2.5-5 cm) off the
ground.
Note: For overall unit stability during service, do not jack
rear end higher than required for wheel removal.							Figure 11. Axle Shaft
3. Support the rear of the unit on jack stands positioned
							A. Key
under the rear frame.							B. Retaining Ring
4. Remove the hardware retaining the wheel assembly							C. Wheel & Hub
to the axle (Figure 11) and lubricate the axle shaft
using anti-seize compound or lithium grease.

5.Reinstall the components in reverse order of disas- sembly and lower the unit. Be sure the key (A, Figure 11) is in place in the axle keyway.

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