Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine.

3.2.4.CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT

1.The idler and spring provide proper belt tension and

require no adjustment. If belt is frayed, slit, severed or

belt strands exposed, replace belt before operating mower.

SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 3.3.1. CHECK ENGINE

1. Engine Cooling System

The engine cooling system consists of an engine shroud and engine fins. These should be kept clean and free of debris as needed or cleaned.

2. Engine Oil

Change engine oil. See Section on CHANGE ENGINE

OIL. Refer to engine owner's manual for oil

specifications.

3. Oil Filter

Change engine oil filter. Refer to engine owner's

manual for filter specifications.

4. Fuel Filter

Refer to engine owner's manual for service instructions.

5. Air Filter

Refer to engine owner's manual for service instructions.

a. Change air filter. Remove bolts that secure air cleaner cover to the engine. See Figure 3.3.

IMPORTANT: When cover is removed, you are viewing the carburetor side of the air filter, which will appear clean. Remove filter and pre-cIeaner for inspection.

b. Refer to engine owner's manual for cleaning and service instructions. Remove and clean

engine air pre-cleaner. Remove and replace engine air cleaner. See Figure 3.4. Install pre-

cleaner and air cleaner per engine owner's manual.

NOTE: YELLOW TABS MUST BE

COMPLETELY INSERTED INTO SLOTS'

FIGURE 3.3

AIR PRE-

CLEANER

AIR CLEANER

FIGURE 3.4

c. Reinstall air cleaner cover. Insert tabs located on the engine cover into corresponding slots in air cleaner cover. IMPORTANT: The yellow tabs must be completely inserted into air cleaner cover or the compartment will not be completely sealed to prevent debris from entering into the carburetor.

d. Reinstall bolts that secure air cleaner cover to the engine. Tighten securely.

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Snapper LT180H421BV2 Check Deck Drive Belt, Service Every 25 Operating Hours 3.3.1. Check Engine, Engine Cooling System

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