Section 4 - MAINTENANCE

4.2.3.CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 1. Lower deck to lowest setting.

2. Remove footrest. See Figure 4.3.

3. Removal of footrest will allow access to deck belt.

4. Check the belt tension. The idler pulleys and springs provide proper belt tension and require no adjustments. If belt is frayed, slit, severed or belt strands exposed, replace belt before operating mower.

LIFT FOOT REST UP AND OFF POWER UNIT

FRAME TO GAIN ACCESS TO MOWER BELT

FIGURE 4.3

4.3AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 4.3.1. ENGINE

1. Engine Oil

Change engine oil. Refer to Section “CHANGE ENGINE OIL”. Refer to engine owner’s manual for oil specifications.

2. Air Filter

Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.

4.3.2.MOWER COMPONENTS 1. Mower Drive Belt

No adjustment required. Replace belt as needed.

2. Mower Blade

Check blade for sharpness, wear, damage, and torque. Refer to Section “MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT”.

3. Mower Deck Levelness

Check mower deck for proper levelness. Adjust as required. Refer to Section “MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT – LEVELNESS”.

4. Clean Mower Deck

a.Remove key from ignition switch.

b.Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s).

c.Raise mower deck to its highest setting. It may be necessary to raise mower deck higher using a hydraulic floor jack. Secure machine with safety blocks.

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

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

5.Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication a. Remove footrest.

b. Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun until grease purges from vent located on spindle housing underneath deck. See Figure 4.4.

LUBRICATE

SPINDLE

ASSEMBLIES

FIGURE 4.4

6. Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication

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

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all parts to cool.

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Snapper NZMJ25612KH, NZMJ23522KH, NZMJ23522KH, NZMJ25612KH After Every 25 Operating Hours 4.3.1. Engine