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Maintenance(Continued)
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.
1. All bushings and pivot areas.
2. Check both front wheel king pins.
3. Transmission shift lever and detent.
4. Clutch disc.
5. Clutch yoke.
6. Mower deck linkage and pivot areas.
Replaceworn or damaged parts with genuine SNAPPER
replacementparts availablefrom an authorized SNAPPER
dealer.
Service- Annually
Engine
Perform all maintenance as specified in "MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE"Section of this manual.
Storage(Outof Season)
If desired, the Rear EngineRider can bestored on the rear
bumper. Perform the following proce
dures to insure the RearEngine Rider will operate properly
when taken out of storage.
Fuel Filter
IMPORTANT:Service the fuel filter on a COLDENGINE
ONLY!
IMPORTANT:To stop the flow of fuel, the fuel tank (C,
Figure 38) may be removed from the bracket and set on the
floor so the fuel level will be below the filter. Referto the
section entitled "REMOVINGFUELTANK".
1. Removethe hose clamps (B, Figure30) from the fuel
filter (A).
2. Removethe fuel lines from filter. Discard the filter.
1. Thoroughly cleanthe RearEngine Rider by removing all
grass clippings and debris.
2. Perform maintenance and lubrication as required.
3. Drain the 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 remain clean during storage.
5. Remove the battery. Referto the section entitled "BAT-
TERYSTORAGE".
6. Closethe vent on the fuel filler cap.
7. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on its rear bumper
in the desired location for storage.
3. Install a new fuel filter.
4. Reinstall the fuel tank into the bracket (if removed).
5. Carefully reinstall the fuel clamps.
6. Checkthe fuel system for leaks.
EveryTwoYears
In addition to regular maintenance,the following
components of the RearEngine Rider should be carefully
inspected everytwo years for wear or damage.
Removingthe FuelTank
NOTE:Before removing the fuel tank from the rear engine
rider, move the rider outdoors where fumes can easily
dissipate.
1. From the 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 approved container.
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Figure 30: Replacing the fuel filter Figure 31: Removing the fuel tank
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