Snapper ZF2501KH, ZF5201M, ZF6101M Riding Mower Lubrication, Transaxle, Before Operating Machine

Section 4 - MAINTENANCE

4.3.3.RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION

1.Front & Rear Wheel Bearings Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 4.5.

3. Power Transfer Shaft

Lubricate power transfer shaft with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 4.7.

LUBRICATE

BEARINGSFRONT WHEEL

FIGURE 4.5

2. Transaxle

Check the level of fluid in both of the fluid reservoirs. Wipe away all dirt and debris from around reservoir cap before removing. Oil must remain absolutely clean! Check with machine on a level surface with engine “OFF”. Fill reservoir as needed to bring level up to 1-1/2 inches below the top of the filler neck. Use clean, fresh premium hydraulic oil having a viscosity equivalent to SAE 20W-20, SAE 30 or SAE 40. The fluid should be chemically stable, incorporating rust and oxidation inhibitors. Make sure funnels, pouring spouts and oil can are completely clean. Reinstall reservoir cap. See Figure 4.6. IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove or service the transaxle fluid filters. This service should be made periodically by an authorized SNAPPER dealer. See the service schedule to determine the recommended change interval.

OIL FILL	1-1/2”
LINE

HYDRAULIC OIL	IMPORTANT: FLUID LEVEL MUST
RESERVOIR	BE ABOVE TOP OF BAFFLE.
	RESERVOIR CAPACITY IS ONE (1)
	GALLON. DO NOT OVERFILL.

FIGURE 4.6

LUBRICATE POWER

TRANSFER SHAFT

FIGURE 4.7

4.OTHER LUBRICATION POINTS Lubricate deck caster wheel shafts, rear caster wheel shaft, mower drive shaft and mower deck idler arm with Kendall NLGI No.

2lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun.

4.4BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE

1.Clean all dirt and debris from around the two hydraulic fluid reservoirs. Especially around the top and cap area.

2.Clean all dirt and debris from the air intake screen.

3.Clean all dirt and debris from the cooling fins on the engine and from both hydraulic pumps.

4.5ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)

Perform all maintenance as described in SERVICE SCHEDULE section of this manual.

4.5.1.ENGINE

Service engine according to engine owner’s manual.

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