Snapper YZ18426BVE, YZ20486BVE Maintenance, CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 1. Footrest/Floor pan Removal

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

3.2.4.CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 1. Footrest/Floor pan Removal

a. Pull deck lift handle to highest cutting position. See Figure 3.3.

b. Remove the two knobs that secure the rear of the floor pan.

c. Remove two bolts at front bottom edge of foot rest. Lift up on footrest and slide rear of floor pan out from under deck lift mechanism.

DECK LIFT	DECK LIFT HANDLE
HANDLE
	SHOWN
	POSITIONED IN
	HIGHEST NOTCH.

RELEASE

LEVER

FIGURE 3.3

2.Checking Mower Belt Tension

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. Reinstall footrest/floor pan assembly.

3.2.5.CHECK TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT

1.Checking Transaxle Belt Tension

The transaxle drive belt requires no adjustment. If belt is frayed, slit, severed or belt strands exposed, replace belt before operating mower.

3.3SERVICE EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS

3.3.1.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. 20 Hp Engines: Change air filter. Remove bolts that secure air cleaner cover. See Figure 3.4.

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

AIR CLEANER

RETAINING BOLTS

AIR CLEANER

COVER

NOTE: YELLOW TABS MUST BE

COMPLETELY INSERTED INTO SLOTS

FIGURE 3.4

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 3.5. Install pre- cleaner and air cleaner per engine owner’s manual.

AIR PRE-

CLEANER

AIR CLEANER

FIGURE 3.5

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