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Maintenance
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Maintenance-Introduction
Toretain the quality of the mower,use genuineSNAPPER
replacementparts only. Contact a local 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. STOPengine and blade.
Disconnectspark plug wire and secure away from spark
plug. Engineand components are HOT.Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
Wearheavy leathergloves when handling or working
around cutting blades. Bladesare extremely sharp and can
causesevere injury.
Service- AfterFirst5 Hours
Change Engine Oil
1. Refer to the EngineManualfor proper oil specifications,
procedures and proper service intervals.
2. Forthe simplest/cleanest oil change,simply turn the
mower on its sideto drain the oil, asshown. Drainthe
oil through the dipstick tube (A, Figure 16) into a
container.Allow sufficient time for all the oil to drain.
Important: Drainthe fuel 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.
CheckGreaseLevelin Transmission
1. Removethe transmission fill plug (A, Figure 17). Roll
the machine forward or backwardwhile looking down
into the plug hole.
2. If liquid greaseis not visible on the input gear (the small
gear belowthe plug hole), add an amount, to cover the
gear,of Snapper "00" grease.
Figure 17. Removingthe transmission fill plug
Note: Snapper "00" grease(Part No. 7029443) is availableat
your Snapper dealer.
Note: Do not spill greaseor oil onto the surface of the drive
disc (A, Figure18).
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Figure 16: Draining theengine oil
3. Disposeof drain oil properly.
4. Fillthe enginewith oil as specified in the EngineManual.
Do not overfill.
Figure 18: Location of the drive disc
3. Reinstallthe transmission plug.
4. Checkthe greaselevelafter each 25 hours of operation.
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 andcause
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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