Snapper SCRAMBLER YZ18336BVE, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,
service or repairs with the engine running. Stop
engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove
key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and
secure away from plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool
before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent
must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.
7. Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication
Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a
light coat of motor oil.
3.3.3. SCRAMBLER - LUBRICATION
1. Front Wheel Bearings
Lubricate front wheel bearings with five shots of
general purpose grease from grease gun. See
Figure 3.7.
FIGURE 3.7
2. Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft
The footrest/floor pan assembly will have to be
removed to lubricate the pivot shaft. The access hole
is at the rear of the front structure underneath the
footrest.
a. The pivot shaft grease fitting can be accessed
through a hole at the rear of the front structure.
Lubricate pivot shaft with three shots of general
purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.8.
FIGURE 3.8
3. Parking Brake Pivot Bushings
a. Remove key from ignition switch. Engage
parking brake.
b. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away
from spark plug(s).
c. Drop cutting deck to lowest setting.
d. Lubricate both pivot bushings with three shots
general purpose grease from grease gun. See
Figure 3.9
FIGURE 3.9
SCRAMBLER SHOWN WITH
DECK REMOVED. DECK
REMOVAL NOT NECESSARY
FOR LUBRICATION.
LUBRICATE BOTH PIVOT
BUSHINGS
LUBRICATE
FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS
FRONT STRUCTURE
ACCESS HOLE
LUBRICATE
PIVOT
SHAFTS
FRONT COVER
REMOVED