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 SAE30 oil. See Figure 3.10.

LUBRICATE

BOTH ENDS

OF TIE ROD

FIGURE 3.10

8. Blade Engagement Mechanism

Using SAE30 oil, lubricate the blade engagement mechanism pivot points, which are located on the R.H. underside of tractor. See Figure 3.11.

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

3.4SERVICE - ANNUALLY

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.

LUBRICATE

COMPONENTS ON

UNDERSIDE OF

TRACTOR

BLADE

ENGAGEMENT

LEVER

FIGURE 3.11

9. Park Brake Lever

Using general purpose grease, 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.

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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 LT145H33HBV, LT145H38HBV, LT150H38HKV, WLT145H38HBV important safety instructions Service Annually, Fuel Filter

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