Manual

Maintenance
WARNING
DONOTattempt any adjustments, maintenance,service or
repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. STOP blade.
Engageparking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug
wire from spark plug and secureaway from plug. Engine
and components are HOT.Avoid serious burns, allow all
parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap
and vent must be closed securelyto prevent fuel spillage.
Introduction
To retain the quality of the Rear EngineRider, use genuine
SNAPPERreplacement parts only. Contact a localSNAPPER
dealerfor parts and service assistance. For the correct part
or information for a particular Rear EngineRiding Mower,
always mention the model and serial number. SNAPPERrec-
ommends returning the Rear Engine Rider to an authorized
SNAPPERdealer annually for inspection and addition of any
new devices,which might upgrade the safety of the Rear
Engine Rider. For the nearestSNAPPERdealer in your area,
check the yellow pages underthe heading LAWNMOWERS.
For engine parts and service, look for the engine manufactur-
er's dealers under the heading, ENGINES- gasoline.
Service- AftertheFirst5 Hours
Routine maintenanceis important to the performance and
life of your Rear EngineRider.Service performed properly
and at the recommended interval is essential. Referto the
section entitled "MAINTENANCESCHEDULE"in this manual
and in the Engine Owner'sManual. Carefully complete all of
the recommended service procedures.
ChangeEngineOil
1. Placebricks or wooden blocks under the front wheels to
lower the rear of the engine.
2. Loosen or removethe oil fill cap on the engine.
3. Placea 2 quart minimum capacity container under the
end of the oil drain (Figure 19).
4. Remove or open the oil drain plug (A or B, Figure 19),
depending upon the type of oil drain plug the engine is
equipped with.
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Figure 19.Offdrain plugs
5. After all the oil has drained, replace or close the drain
plug, and wipe up any oil that may havespilled.
Disposeof used oil properly.
6. Fill the engine crankcasewith new oil. Referto the
engine manual for oil specifications.
7. Changethe oil filter on engines equipped with oil filters
at every oil change. Referto the engine manual for serv-
ice instructions.
ServiceEngineAir Cleaner
The engine is equipped with a dual element air cleaner.Both
the foam pre-cleaner and cartridge require service. Referto
the Engine Manual for recommended service procedures.
CheckMowerBlade
1. Follow the WARNINGstatementfound on this page.
2. Checkthe fuel level in the tank. If over 3/4 full, remove
the tank. Referto the section entitled "REMOVINGFUEL
TANK".If 3/4 or less, proceedto the next step.
3. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on the rear
bumper.
DANGER
Remove the battery if the Rear Engine Rider will be left
standing on the rear bumper for longer than 2 hours. Refer
to the section entitled "BATTERYREMOVAL".DO NOTuse
a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or
damage on the Rear EngineRider. Referto the section
entitled "MOWERBLADEREPLACEMENT"for proper
blade inspection and service procedures.
4. Checkthe torque of the blademounting bolts (A, Figure
20). As necessary,torque to 30 to 40 ft. Ibs.
5. Checkthe bladefor sharpness, wear and damage. Refer
to the section entitled "BLADE WEARLIMITS".
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Figure 20. Checking blade bolt torque
6. Checkthe bladefor straightness. Referto the section
entitled "ADJUSTINGMOWERBLADE".
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