Snapper specifications Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Frequency	Maintenance Required	Comments
Daily or before each use	Maintenance engine.	Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual.
	Examine blades.	Check for cracks, wear, and excessive damage.
	Remove debris from unit and mowing area.
	Examine all rotating and sliding parts.
	Check tire inflation.	Refer to the Maintenance section.
	Verify that the mower deck is level.	Refer to the Maintenance section.
	Examine V-belts.	Check for cracks, wear, and excessive damage.
	Check brake operation.	Refer to the Operation and Maintenance
		sections.
After completion of first	Change oil.	Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual.
5 hours
After 25 hours	Maintenance engine.	Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual.
	Remove, examine, sharpen, and balance	Refer to Maintenance section.
	blades.
	Check adjustments:	Refer to Maintenance section.
	a. Blade Rotation Control or PTO Clutch
	b. Brake
	c. Steering
	Lubricate chassis and mower deck.	Refer to Where to Lubricate instructions.
	Check the muffler:	Refer to Maintenance section.
	a. Torque
	b. For wear or burn out
	c. Condition of spark arrestor
	(if applicable).
Before storage of 30	Prepare engine for storage.	Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual.
days or more
	Drain fuel system.	Refer to warnings in the Owner’s Manual.
	Add fuel stabilizer.	Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual.
	Prepare battery for storage:
	a. Remove from unit.
	b. Fully charge.
	c. Move to cool dry place.

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