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Maintenance-Introduction
Toretain the quality of the mower,use genuineSNAPPER
replacementparts only. Contact alocal SNAPPERdealer for
parts and service assistance.Forthe correct part or
information for a particular mower, always mention the
model and serial number.
WARNING
DONOTattempt any maintenance,adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOPengineand blade.
Disconnectspark plug wire and secureaway from spark
plug. Engineandcomponents are HOT.Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
Wearheavy leathergloves when handling or working
around cutting blades. Bladesare extremelysharp and can
causesevereinjury.
Service- AfterFirst5 Hours
ChangeEngineOil
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2.
Refer to the EngineManualfor proper oil specifications,
procedures and properservice intervals.
Forthe simplest/cleanest oil change,simply turn the
mower on its sideto drain the oil, asshown. Drainthe
oil through the dipstick tube (A, Figure 13) into a con-
tainer.Allow sufficient time for all the oil to drain.
Important: Drain thefuel tank beforetipping the machine.
DONOTtip the machinewith the carburetor or spark plug
down. Oil from the crankcasewill saturatethe air filter and
causethe engineto be hard to start or not start at all. If
contamination doesoccur, the air filter will haveto be
replaced.
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Figure 13: Draining the engine oil
3. Disposeof drain oil properly.
4. Fill the enginewith oil as specified in the EngineManual.
Do Not overfill.
CheckMower Blade
1. Disconnectthe sparkplug wire and secure the endaway
from the plug.
2. Tilt the mower up on its rear wheelsfor access to the
blade capscrew (A, Figure14). Do not tilt the mower
with the spark plug or carburetor down.
Important: Drain the fuel tank beforetipping the mower. DO
NOTtip the machinewith the carburetor or spark plug down.
Oil from the crankcasewill saturatethe air filter and cause
the engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If
contamination does occur,the air filter will haveto be
replaced.
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Figure 14: Tightening the bladecapscrew
3. Checkthe torque of the bladecap screw. Recommended
torque should be 40ft. Ibs.
4. Checkthe bladefor sharpness, wear and damage.Refer
to the Section entitled "BladeWear Limits".
CheckEngineDriveBelt
1. Visually checkthe engine drive belt for cracking, fraying,
severedor exposed belt strands. If worn or damaged,
replacethe belt before operating the mower.
Service- Periodic
Perform all maintenanceas described in the "Service
Schedule" section of this manual.
Engine
Service the engineaccording to the engineowner's manual.
Air Filter
Referto the engineowner's manualfor service instructions.
EngineOil
Referto the engineowner's manualfor service instructions.
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