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Maintenance(Continued)
Service - After the First5 Hours
(Continued)
Safety Interlock System Checks
Perform the following interlock system checksperiodically
during the operating season.Contact your authorized
Snapper dealerif you havequestions.
WARNING
DONOToperatemachine if anysafety interlock or safety
device is not in placeand functioning properly. DONOT
attempt to defeat, modify or removeany safety device.
Engine must not start if:
1. TheClutch/BrakePedal is not fully depressedOR,
2. The BladeControl is in the "ON" (bladesengaged) posi-
tion.
Engine should start if:
1. The BladeControl is in the "OFF"(blades disengaged)
position AND,
2. TheClutch/BrakePedal isfully depressed.
Engine and bladesmust stop if:
1. Theoperator rises off of seatwith BladeControl in "ON"
(blades engaged)position OR,
2. Theoperator rises off of seatwith Clutch/BrakePedal
not fully depressed.
Reverse Lockout Mechanism
Checkthe function of the ReverseLockout Mechanism with
the engine off.
1. Depressand hold the blade pedals.
2. Depressand hold the clutch/brake pedal.
3. With Steps1 and 2 performed, the shift lever must not
go into reverse.
WARNING
0 NOToperatemachine if ReverseLockout Mechanism is
ot functioning properly. Contactyour SNAPPERdealer
mmediately for assistance.
Lubrication - GreaseFittings
Thefollowing components on the RearEngineRider are
equipped with greasefittings and require periodic lubrica-
tion. Apply GeneralPurpose grease(NLGINo.2) with a
greasegun.
1. FrontWheel Bearings.Referto the section entitled
"FRONTWHEELBEARINGS- LUBRICATION".
2. RearAxle Bearing.Referto the section entitled "REAR
AXLEBEARING- LUBRICATION".
3. Mower BladeSpindle. Referto the section entitled
"MOWER BLADESPINDLE- LUBRICATION".
4. Shift Lever.Referto the section entitled "SHIFTLEVER-
LUBRICATION".
Service- Every25 OperatingHours
Perform all service required after the first 5 hours of opera-
tion. Referto the section entitled "SERVICE- AFTER5
HOURS".
CheckEngine
1. Changethe engine oil. Referto the section entitled
"CHANGEENGINEOIL". Referto the engine manualfor
oil specifications.
2. Changethe air filter:
• Pull up and rotate the air cleanerlatch (A, Figure
23) to removethe air cleanercover (B).
IMPORTANT:Whenthe cover is removed,you are viewing
the carburetor side of the air filter, which will appear clean.
Removethe filter and pre-cleanerfor inspection.
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Figure23: Opening theengine air cleanercover
(Briggs engine shown)
• Removethe air cleaner(C).
• Removeand cleanthe engine air pre-cleaner
(located behindthe air cleaner). Referto the engine
manualfor cleaning and service instructions.
• Installthe pre-cleanerand replacethe air cleaner
per the engine manual.
• Reinstallthe air cleanercover. Engagethe latch over
the cover and rotate and push down to lock.
IMPORTANT:Thetabs (D) on the air cleanercover must be
completely inserted into the corresponding slots in the
engine cover,or the compartment will not be completely
sealedto preventdebris from entering into the carburetor.
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