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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.1 INTRODUCTION
To retain the quality of the YARD CRUISER, 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 the model and serial number.
3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS
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.
3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
1. Place bricks or wooden blocks under the front
wheels to lower rear of engine.
2. Place a 4 quart minimum capacity container
under the end of the oil drain.
3. Loosen or remove oil fill cap on engine.
4. Install the drain hose (Supplied in hardware bag)
onto drain plug nipple and place hose into drain
container.
5. Rotate drain plug counter clockwise and pull out
to open and allow oil to drain out. See Figure 3.1.
FIGURE 3.1
6. After all the oil has drained, close the drain by
pushing in and rotating clockwise to close. Wipe up
any oil that may have spilled. Dispose of drained oil
properly. See Figure 3.1.
7. Change oil filter at every oil change. Refer to your
engine owner’s manual for service instructions.
8. Fill engine crankcase with new oil. Refer to your
engine owner’s manual for oil specifications.
3.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE
1. Make sure fuel cap is on tight and vent is closed.
Turn fuel shut off valve (If equipped) to the
“CLOSED” position. Start engine and allow it to run
until engine runs out of fuel. See Figure 2.3.
2. Apply parking brake.
3. Turn key to “OFF” position and remove key from
ignition switch.
WARNING
Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working
around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and
can cause severe injury.
4.
Carefully stand YARD CRUISER on rear
bumper. It may be necessary to have help to stand
unit up.
5. Check torque of blade mounting bolts. Torque
to:
33” Deck - 30 to 40 ft. lbs. See Figure 3.2.
6. Check blade for sharpness, wear and damage.
Refer to Section “BLADE WEAR LIMITS”.
FIGURE 3.2
7. Check blade for straightness.
WARNING
DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of
excessive wear or damage. Refer to Section
“MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT” for proper blade
inspection and service procedures.
INSTALL HOSE
ONTO OIL DRAIN
NIPPLE
ROTATE 1/4 TURN
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
AND PULL OUT TO DRAIN
ENGINE OIL
OIL DRAIN
TORQUE BLADE MOUNTING
BOLTS TO 30 TO 40 FT. LBS.
SINGLE BLADE DECK
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