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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE
3.1 INTRODUCTION
To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine
SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local
SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance.
For the correct part or information for a particular
mower, always mention model and serial number.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine
and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure
away from spark plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all
components to cool.
3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS
3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
IMPORTANT: Drain fuel tank before tipping machine.
DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down.
Oil from crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the
engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If
contamination does occur, the air filter will have to be
replaced.
1. Refer to Engine Manual for proper oil specifications,
procedures and proper service intervals.
2. For simplest/cleanest oil change, loosen lower
handle nuts. Remove two of the four bolts and fold
handles. Stand mower up on lower handle brackets as
shown in Figure 3.1A. Drain oil through dipstick tube
into a container. Allow sufficient time for all oil to drain.
3. Alternate Oil Drain: Procedure: The Honda
engines are equipped with oil fill caps. See Figure
3.1.B. Remove oil fill cap, tip machine to drain oil.
Allow sufficient time for all oil to drain. Reinstall cap
and tighten securely.
FIGURE 3.1A
FIGURE 3.1B
4. Dispose of drain oil properly.
5. Fill engine with oil as specified in Engine Manual.
Do Not overfill.
NOTE: Check specific model engine owner’s
manual for changing engine oil procedure and oil
specifications.
3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION
1. Remove transmission fill plug. Roll machine
forward or backward while looking down into plug
hole.
2. If liquid
grease IS NOT visible on the input gear
(the small gear below the plug hole), add an
amount, to cover gear, of Snapper “00” grease. See
Figure 3.2.
FIGURE 3.2
NOTE: Snapper “00” Grease (Part No. 2-9443) is available
at your SNAPPER dealer.
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FILL PLUG
OIL FILL
CAP
HONDA ENGINE