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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.4 SERVICE - ANNUALLY
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.
2. Locate fuel filter. Remove hose clamps and fuel
hoses from both sides of fuel filter. See Figure 3.14.
FIGURE 3.14
3. Install new fuel filter part number 1-4359. See
Figure 3.15.
FIGURE 3.15
4. Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline. Refer to engine
owner's manual for fuel specifications.
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3.4.3. SPARK PLUG
Remove and replace engine spark plug. Refer to
engine owner's manual for correct replacement plug
and gap specifications.
3.4.4. HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL
The hydrostatic transmission does not require
maintenance. If any problems arise return
immediately to an authorized Snapper dealer.
3.5. SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS
This machine is equipped with an electrical safety
interlock system that is provided for the safety of the
operator and others. All safety devices must be in place
and functioning properly before operating the machine.
Perform the following interlock system checks
periodically during the operating season. Contact your
authorized Snapper dealer if you have questions.
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock or
safety device is not in place and functioning
properly. DO NOT attempt to defeat, modify or
remove any safety device.
ENGINE MUST NOT START IF:
1) Clutch/Brake Pedal not fully depressed OR,
2) Blade Engagement Lever in the “ON” blades
engaged position.
ENGINE SHOULD START IF:
1) Blade Engagement Lever in the “OFF” blades
disengaged position AND,
2) Clutch/Brake Pedal fully depressed.
ENGINE MUST BEGIN TO STOP IF:
1) Operator rises off of seat with Blade
Engagement Lever in “ON” blades engaged
position OR,
2) Operator rises off of seat with Clutch/Brake
Pedal not fully depressed.
IMPORTANT: Engine and blades will continue to
run if Operator becomes seated prior to engine
coming to a complete stop. After coming to a
complete stop, the Blade Engagement Lever must
be moved to the “OFF” position and the
Clutch/Brake Pedal fully depressed before engine
can be restarted. Engine and blades must come to a
complete stop within 5 seconds after the operator
rises off the seat or the blade switch is moved to the
“OFF” position.
NEW FUEL FILTER
PART NUMBER 1-4359
FUEL TANK
FUEL FILTER
REMOVE HOSE
CLAMPS