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SECTION 6 - POWER UNIT SERVICE
6.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS
To retain the quality of your mower, use Genuine
SNAPPER Replacement Parts only! Contact your local
SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For
the correct part or information for your mower, always
mention Model and Serial Number of Power Unit and
Mower Attachment. We recommend returning your
mower to an authorized SNAPPER Dealer on a yearly
basis for inspection and addition of any new devices
which might upgrade the performance and safety of
your mower. For the nearest SNAPPER Dealer, check
the Yellow Pages under the heading LAWN MOWERS.
For Engine Parts and Service, look for the Engine
Manufacturer’s Dealers under the heading ENGINES-
Gasoline. For transmission parts and service, look for
Tecumseh Engines & Transmission under Engines-
Gasoline.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop
blades. Latch Traction Lock Levers. Remove key.
Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs and
secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine and
components are HOT. Avoid serious burns by
allowing all parts sufficient time to cool before
working on machine.
NOTE: All mid-size mowers should be tilted with
engine carburetor side UP.
6.2 TRANSMISSION PARTS & SERVICE
For the nearest Peerless Transmission Dealer, check
the Yellow Pages under heading, Engine-Gasoline.
Look for Tecumseh Engine and Transmission under
Engine-Gasoline.
6.2.1. GENERAL TRANSMISSION SERVICING
1. GENERAL TRANSMISSION SERVICING
Introduction:
The following service procedures should be
understood and practiced whenever service must
be performed on a Peerless MST 205 Series
Transmission.
2. Before removing transmission from mower, make
sure another part of machine is not causing
problem, look for:
a) Loose drive belt.
b) Sheared keys in pulleys.
c) Oil saturated drive belts.
d) Transmission shift lever secure.
6.2.2. TRANSMISSION
The Peerless MST 205 Series Transmission requires
no routine maintenance. Return machine to an
authorized Snapper dealer for service, maintenance or
problems.
6.2.3. TRANSMISSION L UBE
The transmission is permanently sealed. But, lubrication
can be added if leakage should occur. The transmission
case holds 16 ounces of 80W-90 gear oil. To Lubricate:
1. Remove transmission switch wire plug and remove
the transmission interlock switch. Remove the fiber
washer seated on switch.
2. Transmission oil is added through the switch hole.
3. Install new fiber washer, part number 2-9662, onto
switch. Install switch into transmission and tighten
securely. Attach wire plug onto switch.