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Maintenance(Continued)
WARNING
DONOTattempt anyadjustments, maintenance,service or
repairswith the engine running. STOPengine.STOPblade.
Engageparking brake. Removekey.Removespark plug
wire from spark plug and secureaway from plug. Engine
and components are HOT.Avoid serious burns, allow all
parts to cool beforeworking on machine.FuelFillerCap
and vent must beclosed securelyto prevent fuel spillage.
1. All bushingsand pivot areas.
2. Checkboth front wheelking pins.
3. Transmissionshift lever and detent.
4. Clutch disc.
5. Clutchyoke.
6. Mower deck linkageand pivot areas.
Replaceworn or damagedparts with genuine SNAPPER
replacementparts availablefrom an authorized SNAPPER
dealer.
Service- Annually
Engine
Perform all maintenanceasspecified in "MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE"Section of this manual.
Storage(Outof Season)
If desired, the RearEngineRider can bestored on the rear
bumper. Perform the following proce
duresto insurethe RearEngine Riderwill operate properly
whentaken out of storage.
Fuel Filter
IMPORTANT:Service the fuel filter on a COLDENGINE
ONLY!
IMPORTANT:Tostop the flow of fuel, the fuel tank (C,
Figure 38) may be removed from the bracket and set on the
floor so the fuel levelwill bebelow the filter. Referto the
section entitled "REMOVINGFUELTANK".
1. Removethe hose clamps (B, Figure30) from the fuel
filter (A).
2. Removethe fuel lines from filter. Discardthe filter.
1. Thoroughly cleanthe RearEngine Riderby removing all
grass clippings and debris.
2. Perform maintenanceand lubrication as required.
3. Drainthe fuel from the fuel tank.
4. Start the engineand allow it to run until the engine runs
out of fuel. This allows the carburetor and fuel system
to remainclean during storage.
5. Removethe battery. Referto the section entitled "BAT-
TERYSTORAGE".
6. Closethe vent on the fuel filler cap.
7. Carefullystand the RearEngine Rideron its rear bumper
in the desired location for storage.
3. Install a newfuel filter.
4. Reinstallthe fuel tank into the bracket (if removed).
5. Carefully reinstallthe fuel clamps.
6. Checkthe fuel system for leaks.
EveryTwoYears
In additionto regular maintenance,the following
components of the RearEngine Ridershould be carefully
inspected everytwo years for wear or damage.
Removingthe FuelTank
NOTE:Beforeremoving the fuel tank from the rear engine
rider,move the rider outdoors wherefumes caneasily
dissipate.
1. Fromthe left side of the machine,pull the fuel tank (A,
Figure 31) straight up and awayfrom the fuel tank
bracket (B).
2. Holding the fuel tank, removethe fuel filler cap(C) and
pour any remaining fuel into an approvedcontainer.
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Figure30: Replacing the fuel filter Figure 31: Removing the fuel tank
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