Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.3.4.TRACTOR LUBRICATION
6. Steering Drag Link
Lubricate both ends of steering drag link with a small amount of 30 wt. motor oil from an oil can. See Figure 3.8.
DRAG LINK
LUBRICATION
POINT
FIGURE 3.8
7. Steering Tie Rod
Lubricate both ends of steering tie rod with a small amount of 30 wt. motor oil from an oil can. See Figure 3.9.
LUBRICATE
BOTH ENDS
OF TIE ROD
FIGURE 3.9
8. Park Brake Lever
Using 30 wt. motor oil, lubricate the park brake lever mechanism pivot points, which are located on the left hand underside of tractor. See Figure 3.10. Lubricate mechanism with a thin coat of 30 wt. motor oil.
PARK BRAKE
LEVER
LUBRICATE
COMPONENTS ON
UNDERSIDE OF
TRACTOR
FIGURE 3.10
9. Deck Lift Mechanism
Lubricate all wear and pivot points of the deck lift.
3.4ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)
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.
2.Locate fuel filter. Remove hose clamps and fuel hoses from both sides of fuel filter.
3.Install new fuel filter part number
NEW FUEL FILTER
PART NUMBER
FIGURE 3.11
4.Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline. Refer to engine owner's manual for fuel specifications.
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 a Snapper dealer.
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