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SECTION 5 - MAINTENANCE
5.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS
BREAK-IN ....................................... Check all Grease Points and add if necessary.
......................................................... Check all Fasteners for proper tightness.
......................................................... Change Engine Oil and Filter at 5 hours ...................... (See Engine Manual)
DAILY .............................................. Check Engine Oil ......................................................... Change Oil if extreme dusty conditions.
......................................................... Clean Air Filter ............................................................. More often if needed.
......................................................... Clean Air Intake Screen ............................................... More often if needed.
......................................................... Remove Debris from under Belt Cover ........................ More often if needed.
......................................................... Sharpen Cutting Blades ............................................... Tighten to 60-75 Ft.-Lbs.
......................................................... Grease Cutting Blade Spindle Bearings ...................... Use Chevron SRI Grease or equal.
............................................................................................................................................. (NLGI No. 2)
......................................................... Inspect Interlock Switch for Damage ........................... Replace if Needed.
......................................................... Inspect Belts for Wear or Damage ............................... Replace if Needed.
......................................................... Inspect brakes ............................................................. Adjust for proper steering / stopping.
WEEKLY ......................................... Check Tire Pressure .................................................... Add or Adjust as required.
......................................................... Check Safety Interlock System .................................... Inspect OPC Switch for proper Operation.
......................................................... Inspect Traction Lock for Wear .................................... Replace if Worn.
......................................................... Change Engine Oil and Filter ....................................... More often if needed.
......................................................... Replace Air Filter ......................................................... More often if needed.
......................................................... Inspect Fuel Filter ........................................................ Replace with SNAPPER P.N. 1-4359.
......................................................... Lube Traction Levers ................................................... One Shot General Purpose Grease.
......................................................... Grease Caster Wheel Bearings ................................... General Purpose Grease.
......................................................... Grease Caster Support Arms ...................................... General Purpose Grease.
......................................................... Grease Drive Wheels .................................................. General Purpose Grease.
......................................................... Grease Wheel Brake Arms (below lower traction rods)
............................................................................................................................................. General Purpose Grease.
......................................................... Grease Traction Idlers & Pulleys ................................. General Purpose Grease.
MONTHLY ....................................... Clean and Adjust Spark Plugs ..................................... (See Engine Manual)
......................................................... Lube Controls and Linkages ........................................ Use Medium Duty Oil.
5.2 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECK
This machine is equipped with an electrical safety
interlock system that is provided for the safety of the
operator and others. All safety devices must be in place
and functioning properly before operating the machine.
Perform the following interlock system checks
periodically during the operating season. Contact your
authorized Snapper dealer if you have questions.
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine ifany safety interlock or
safety device is not in place and functioning
properly. DO NOT attempt to defeat, modify or
remove any safety device.
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Place right and left Traction Levers in the Traction
Locked position. Move Transmission Shift Lever in
Neutral ('N'). Push the Blade Clutch Switch down to
the "Off' position. Refer to Section "Starting and
Operation". Start engine.
2. Depress right and left Operator's Presence
Controls against handle. DO NOT move the
Traction Levers to the "Unlocked" position.
3. Pull Blade Clutch Switch up to the "On" position.
Release right and left Operator's Presence
Controls. The engine and blades must begin to
stop. Depress both Operator's Presence Controls
before engine and blades come to a complete stop.
4. Push Blade Clutch Switch down to the "Off"
position.
5. Move Transmission Shift Lever to first gear ('1').
Release right and left Operator's Presence
Controls. The engine must begin to stop. Depress
both Operator's Presence Controls before engine
comes to a complete stop.
6. Return Transmission Shift Lever to Neutral 'N'
position.
7. Turn Key Switch to "Stop" position. Engine must
die.
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