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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE
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. Wear
heavy leather gloves when handling or working
around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp
and can cause severe injury.
3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS
3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
(Continued From Previous Page)
FIGURE 3.1D
3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION
1. Roll machine and remove transmission fill plug.
See Figure 3.2.
FIGURE 3.2
2. Look into plug hole. 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.
NOTE: Snapper “00” Grease (Part No. 2-9443) is
available at your SNAPPER dealer. Do not spill grease or
oil on surface of drive disc. See Figure 3.3.
3. Reinstall transmission plug.
4. Check grease level after each 25 hours of
operation.
FIGURE 3.3
3.2.3. CHECK MOWER BLADE
1. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end
away from plug.
2. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to
the blade cap screw. Do not tilt mower with spark
plug or carburetor down. See Figure 3.4.
3. Check torque of blade retaining cap screw.
Recommended torque should be 40 ft. lbs. See
Figure 3.4.
4. Check blade for sharpness, wear and damage.
Refer to Section “Blade Wear Limits”.
KEEP DRIVE
DISC CLEAN !
FILL PLUG
HONDA ENGINE
OIL DRAIN
PLUG