Snapper LT180H42IBV2, LT200H42IBV2, LT200H48IBV2 Maintenance, Steering Tie Rod, Park Brake Lever

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

3.3.5.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 3.10.

DRAG LINK

LUBRICATION

POINT

FIGURE 3.10

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 3.11.

LUBRICATE

BOTH ENDS

OF TIE ROD

FIGURE 3.11

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 3.12. Lubricate mechanism with a thin coat of 30 wt. motor oil.

PARK BRAKE

LEVER

LUBRICATE

COMPONENTS ON

UNDERSIDE OF

TRACTOR

FIGURE 3.12

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 1-4359. See Figure 3.13.

NEW FUEL FILTER

PART NUMBER 1-4359

FIGURE 3.13

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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