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SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE
3.2.2. Service Engine Air Cleaner (Continued)
4. Service element. Clean by tapping gently on firm
surface. Tapping will remove loose debris only. If
cartridge is damaged or dirty, REPLACE IT. DO
NOT oil the filter element or use pressurized air.
5. Place filter element into center of canister and
press firmly to seat fully.
6. Attach cover to canister. Make sure that both
latches are hooked on the flange on the canister,
the cover is secure and the duck bill valve is
located at the bottom. See Figure 3.3.
FIGURE 3.3
3.2.3. Check Transmission Fluid Level
1. Raise empty cargo bed and secure with prop rod.
2. Remove dipstick from top of transmission and
wipe clean.
3. Screw dipstick fully back into transmission.
4. Remove dipstick and check fluid level.
5. Add MOBILFLUID 424 to bring level to “Full”
mark on dipstick. Install dipstick and tighten
securely
6. Lower cargo bed and latch securely.
3.2.4. Check
Tire
Pressure
1. Use a low pressure gage to measure tire inflation
pressure.
2. Adjust tire pressure to 15 psi. Do Not over inflate.
3.2.5. Lubrication –Axle Couplings & Steering Pins
1. Park machine on level surface.
2. Release park brake.
3. Locate grease fitting on left axle coupling. See
Figure 3.4.
FIGURE 3.4
4. Roll machine until grease fitting is accessible.
5. Apply (2) shots of General Purpose grease from a
grease gun
6. Repeat on right axle coupling.
7. Locate grease fitting on left & right king pins.
8. Apply (4) shots of General Purpose grease from a
grease gun.
3.2.6. Check Wheel Lug Nuts
1. Torque all lug nuts to 75 ft-lb.
3.2.7. Check
Brakes
1. Move machine to an open area, free of obstacles,
children and others.
2. Set park brake firmly (2 or more clicks).
3. Start engine and shift transmission to Forward.
4. Using caution, gently move accelerator pedal to
approximately 1/2 speed. Hold pedal
momentarily.
5. Machine should not move. Release accelerator
pedal and allow engine to return to idle.
6. Shift transmission to Reverse.
7. Move accelerator pedal to approximately 1/2
speed. Hold pedal momentarily.
8. Machine should not move. Release accelerator
pedal and turn engine off.
9. If machine moved, Refer to Section “Adjustments
– Service Brake and Park Brake”.
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine if brakes are not
functioning properly. Adjust, repair or replace as
necessary. Contact your local Snapper dealer for
assistance.
DUCK BILL
VALVE
COVER
GREASE
FITTING
LEFT AXLE
COUPLING
NOTE: Viewed from rear of machine.
