Section 3 – MAINTENANCE

3.4 SERVICE - ANNUALLY

Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance schedule.

3.4.1. Engine

Service engine according to engine owner’s manual.

3.4.2. Air Filter

Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.

3.4.3. Oil Filter

Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.

3.4.4. Engine Oil

Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.

3.4.5. Transaxle

IMPORTANT: DO NOT try to open reservoir cap at any time. The transaxle is maintenance free. The transaxle does not require any fluid or any service. If there is any problem: leakage, malfunction or etc. return the SCRAMBLER immediately to the nearest authorized Snapper dealer for service.

3.4.6. Fuel Filter

Service fuel filter as instructed below. Close fuel valve in fuel line. Run engine until engine runs out of fuel. Turn key to “OFF” position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST be cold before removing filter. Perform filter change only when fuel line is empty.

1.Remove hose clamps from fuel filter.

2.Remove fuel lines from filter. Discard filter.

3.Install new fuel filter. Reinstall hose clamps. See Figure 3.8.

NEW FUEL

FILTER

HOSE CLAMPS

FIGURE 3.8

3.5 STORAGE (OUT OF SEASON)

If desired, the SCRAMBLER can be stored on the rear bumper. Perform the following procedures to insure the SCRAMBLER will operate properly when taken out of storage.

3.5.1.Thoroughly clean the SCRAMBLER by removing all grass clippings and debris.

3.5.2.Perform maintenance and lubrication as described in the previous sections.

3.5.3.Drain fuel from fuel tank into an approved container outdoors away from all sources of ignition.

3.5.4.Start engine and allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel. This allows the carburetor and fuel system to remain clean during storage.

3.5.5.Remove battery. Refer to Section

“BATTERY REMOVAL AND STORAGE”.

3.5.6.Close vent on fuel cap and fuel valve in fuel line. Remove key.

3.5.7.Carefully stand SCRAMBLER on rear bumper in desired location for storage.

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Snapper YZ18425BVE, YZ20485BVE important safety instructions Service Annually, Storage OUT of Season

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