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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
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP
the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Engine
oil is extremely hot and can cause severe burns.
Allow engine oil to cool before draining to prevent
injury.
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
hands, immediately wipe hands clean with cloth
rags.
NOTE: (Self-Propelled Models) 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. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION
1. Roll machine and remove transmission fill plug. See
Figure 3.2.
FIGURE 3.2
2. Look into plug hole. If liquid grease IS NOT
visible on the input gear (the small gear below the
plug hole), add an amount, to cover gear, of
Snapper “00” grease. See Figure 3.2.
NOTE: Snapper “00” Grease (Part No. 2-9443) is available
at your SNAPPER dealer.
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