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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.1 INTRODUCTION
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.
3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS
3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine
and blade. Remove key. 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.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away
from plug. The items needed to perform oil change
are: cloth rags, (1) 3/8” drive ratchet with a short
extension and (1) shallow pan.
2. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to the
oil drain plug located underneath the mower deck.
Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor
down. See Figure 3.1.
FIGURE 3.1
3. Place shallow pan underneath the approximate
center of the oil drain plug.
4. Loosen with ratchet and short extension, but do
not remove oil drain plug. Loosen plug until you can
turn it with your fingers.
5. Lower the mower down and place the piece of
wood under left rear wheel. Reach back under
mower and remove drain plug and allow oil to drain
out completely in pan. Some oil may spill onto drive
belt and hands, immediately wipe hands clean with
cloth rags. Dispose of oil properly.
NOTE: Some oil may drain onto drive belt but will not
affect the operation or life of the belt. Wipe excess oil
from belt.
6. Tilt mower back up and replace drain plug.
Tighten securely but do not over tighten.
7. Fill engine with oil as specified in Engine Owner’s
Manual. Thereafter, change oil after each 25 hours
of use.
3.2.2. GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION
The transmission requires no lubrication or
maintenance. If transmission leaks or malfunctions,
return machine to an authorized Snapper dealer for
repair.
3.2.3. WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL
The wheel drive control requires periodic adjustment
to maintain proper drive function. The adjustment is
performed with the turnbuckle located on the wheel
drive control cable and requires no tools. Refer to
Section “WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL
ADJUSTMENT”.
TILT MOWER UP ON ITS BACK WHEELS
OIL DRAIN PLUG
