Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

3.4 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)

Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance schedule.

3.4.1. Engine

Service engine according to engine owner’s manual.

3.4.2. Air Filter

Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.

3.4.3. Oil Filter

Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.

3.4.4. Engine Oil

Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.

3.4.5. Transaxle

IMPORTANT: DO NOT try to open reservoir cap at any time. The transaxle is maintenance free. The transaxle does not require any fluid or any service. If there is any problem: leakage, malfunction or etc. return the Yard Cruiser immediately to the nearest authorized Snapper dealer for service.

3.4.6. Fuel Filter

Service fuel filter as instructed below. Turn key to “OFF” position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST be cold before removing filter. Turn fuel shut off valve to the “CLOSED” position or perform filter change when fuel tank and fuel line are empty.

1.Remove hose clamps from fuel filter.

2.Remove fuel lines from filter. Discard filter.

3.Install new fuel filter. Reinstall hose clamps. See Figure 3.8.

NEW FUEL

FILTER

HOSE

CLAMPS

3.5 STORAGE (OUT OF SEASON)

If desired, the YARD CRUISER can be stored on the rear bumper. Perform the following procedures to insure the YARD CRUISER will operate properly when taken out of storage.

3.5.1.Thoroughly clean the YARD CRUISER by removing all grass clippings and debris.

3.5.2.Perform maintenance and lubrication as described in the previous sections.

3.5.3.Drain fuel from fuel tank.

3.5.4.Start engine and allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel. This allows the carburetor and fuel system to remain clean during storage.

3.5.5.Remove battery. See Section on Battery Removal and Storage.

3.5.6.Close vent on fuel filler cap. Remove key.

3.5.7.Carefully stand YARD CRUISER on rear bumper in desired location for storage.

FIGURE 3.8

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