Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

3.3.3.MOWER COMPONENTS

1.Check deck drive belt for proper tension. Refer to Section, “CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT”.

2.Check blades for sharpness, wear, damage and torque. Refer to Section on “MOWER BLADE SERVICE”.

3.Check mower deck for proper levelness. Refer to Section “MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT -

LEVELNESS”.

4.Clean mower deck.

a.Remove key from ignition switch.

b.Remove deck.

c.Clean underside of mower deck, removing all accumulation of grass clippings and debris.

d.Clean top of deck, removing all grass clippings and debris.

5.Lubricate spindles with 1 to 3 shots of general purpose grease from grease gun.

6.Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a light coat of motor oil.

7.Lubricate idler arms with 1 to 3 shots of general purpose grease from grease gun.

3.3.4.CHECK BLADE BRAKE

1.Refer to Section “CHECK BLADE BRAKE”.

3.3.5.TRACTOR LUBRICATION

1. Front Wheel Bearings

Lubricate each front wheel bearing through the grease fitting on wheel hub. Using general purpose grease in a grease gun, add grease until grease purges from bearing. See Figure 3.7.

AXLE SPINDLE

LUBRICATION

FITTING

FRONT WHEEL

BEARING LUBRICATION

FITTING

FIGURE 3.7

2. Axle Spindles

Lubricate each axle spindle with 1 to 3 shots of general purpose grease. See Figure 3.7.

3.3.5.TRACTOR LUBRICATION

3. Clutch/Brake Pivot

The clutch/brake pivot is located on the L.H. underside of the tractor and is lubricated with one shot of general purpose grease. See Figure 3.8.

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PIVOT LUBRICATION

FITTING

FIGURE 3.8

4. Steering Sector Gear

Lubricate with a light coat of general purpose grease. See Figure 3.9.

LUBRICATE

STEERING

SECTOR GEAR

LUBRICATE

STEERING

SHAFT GEAR

FIGURE 3.9

5. Steering Shaft

Lubricate steering shaft wear points with a light coat of 30 wt. Motor oil.

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Snapper LT180H42IBV, LT200H42IBV2, LT200H48IBV2 important safety instructions Mower Components, Tractor Lubrication

LT180H42IBV2, LT200H42IBV2, LT200H48IBV2, LT180H42IBV, LT200H42IBV2, LT200H48IBV2 specifications

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