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Section 4 - MAINTENANCE
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP
blades. Set parking brake. Remove key. Remove
spark plug wires and secure away from spark plugs.
Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all parts to cool.
4.6 DECK REMOVAL (Continued from previous page)
4. Remove inside nuts that secure chain to front lift
arm. See Figure 4.10.
7. Remove bolts and nuts to disconnect both stabilizers
from mower deck and power unit. See Figure 4.12 &
Figure 4.13.
CHAIN
REMOVE INSIDE DECK HANGER
NUTS THAT BRACKET
SECURES CHAIN TO
THE FRONT LIFT ARM
FIGURE 4.10
5. Remove inside nuts that secure chain to rear lift
arm. See Figure 4.11.
REMOVE INSIDE NUTS THAT
SECURES CHAIN TO THE
REAR LIFT ARM
REAR LIFT ARM
CHAIN
FIGURE 4.11
6. Remove mower drive belt from around blade clutch
pulley. Refer to Section "MOWER DRIVE BELT
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT".
DECK
REMOVE NUTS & BOLTS
THAT SECURE STABILIZERS
TO THE MOWER DECK.
FIGURE 4.12
STABILIZER
DECK
NUTS & BOLTS
THAT SECURE STABILIZERS
TO THE POWER UNIT.
FIGURE 4.13
8. Remove wooden blocks from underneath deck
and roll/slide deck from underneath power unit.
9. Reinstall deck in reverse order, in which it was
removed. Torque hardware to 20 to 30 ft Ibs.
4.7 HYDRAULIC FLUID FILTER
IMPORTANT: REFER TO SECTION "HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM PURGING" BEFORE PERFORMING FILTER
MAINTENANCE,
The first filter change is recommended at 200 hours.
After the first change, the recommended interval is
every 500 hours. Replace with approved filter only
(Snapper PIN 1719168). Install following instructions
provided with the filter. Add SAE 20W50 oil to bring
the level in the reservoir to 1-½" below top of filler
neck. Run machine for several minutes and re-
check fluid level. Add oil as needed.
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