Section 3- MAINTENANCE

3.1INTRODUCTION

To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular mower, always mention model and serial number.

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are

HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.

3.2SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL

IMPORTANT: Drain fuel tank before tipping machine.

DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down. Oil from crankcase wilt saturate the air filter and cause the

engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If contamination does occur, the air filter wilt have to be

replaced.

1. Refer to Engine Manual for proper oil

specifications, procedures and proper service intervals.

2.For simplest/cleanest oil change, loosen lower handle nuts and fold handles. Stand mower up on lower handle brackets as shown in Figure 3.1. Drain

oil through dipstick tube into a container. Allow sufficient time for all oil to drain. NOTE: Drive control

rod on self-propelled models prohibits handles from folding. Simply tip mower on its side to drain oil.

FIGURE 3.1

3.Dispose of drain oil properly.

4.Fill engine with oil as specified in Engine Manual. Do Not overfill.

NOTE: Check specific model engine owner's manual for changing engine oil procedure and oil specifications.

3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION

1.Remove transmission fill plug. Roll machine

forward or backward while looking down into plug hole.

2.If liquid grease IS NOT visible on the input gear (the small gear below the plug hole), add an amount, to cover gear, of Snapper "00" grease. See Figure 3.2.

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FILL PLUG

FIGURE 3.2

NOTE: Snapper "00" Grease (Part No. 2-9443) is available at your SNAPPER dealer.

NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive disc. See Figure 3.3.

3.Reinstall transmission plug.

4.Check grease level after each 25 hours of operation.

KEEP DRIVE DISC CLEAN !

FIGURE 3.3

IMPORTANT: Drain fuel tank before tipping mower.

DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down. Oil from crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the

engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If contamination does occur, the air filter will have to be replaced.

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Snapper P217019BVE Introduction, Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OIL, Check Grease Level in Transmission

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