Manual
Maintenance(Continued)
Service - After the First 5 Hours
(Continued)
Safety Interlock System Checks
Perform the following interlock system checks periodically
during the operating season. Contact your authorized
Snapper dealerif you have questions.
WARNING
DONOToperate machine if any safety interlock or safety
device is not in placeand functioning properly. DO NOT
attempt to defeat, modify or removeany safety device.
Engine must not start if:
1. TheClutch/Brake Pedal is not fully depressedOR,
2. The BladeControl is in the "ON" (blades engaged) posi-
tion.
Engine should start if:
1. The BladeControl is in the "OFF"(blades disengaged)
position AND,
2. TheClutch/Brake Pedal is fully depressed.
Engine and blades must stop if:
1. Theoperator rises off of seatwith BladeControl in "ON"
(blades engaged)position OR,
2. Theoperator rises off of seatwith Clutch/Brake Pedal
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 Steps 1 and 2 performed, the shift lever must not
go into reverse.
WARNING
0 NOToperate machine if ReverseLockout Mechanism is
ot functioning properly. Contactyour SNAPPERdealer
mmediately for assistance.
Lubrication - GreaseFittings
The following components on the Rear EngineRider are
equipped with grease fittings and require periodic lubrica-
tion. Apply GeneralPurpose grease (NLGINo.2) with a
grease gun.
1. Front Wheel 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 manual for
oil specifications.
2. Changethe air filter:
• Pull up and rotate the air cleaner latch (A, Figure
23) to removethe air cleanercover (B).
IMPORTANT:When the cover is removed, you are viewing
the carburetor side of the air filter, which will appear clean.
Removethe filter and pre-cleaner for inspection.
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Figure 23: Opening the engine air cleaner cover
(Briggs engine shown)
• Removethe air cleaner (C).
• Removeand clean the engine air pre-cleaner
(located behindthe air cleaner). Referto the engine
manual for cleaning and service instructions.
• Install the pre-cleaner and replace the air cleaner
per the engine manual.
• Reinstallthe air cleaner cover. Engagethe latch over
the cover and rotate and push down to lock.
IMPORTANT:The tabs (D) on the air cleaner cover 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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