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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
1. Refer to Engine Manual for proper oil
specifications, procedures and proper service
intervals.
3. The Honda engine is equipped with an oil drain
plug located above the deck on the right side of the
engine. See Figure 3.1. Allow sufficient time for all
oil to drain. Reinstall plug and tighten securely.
FIGURE 3.1
On Kawasaki engines, the oil drain plug is located in a
spot that will prove both inconvenient and messy for
draining oil. For simplest/cleanest oil change on either
Honda or Kawasaki models, simply tip mower on its
side. See Figure 3.2. Drain oil through dipstick tube
into a container. Allow sufficient time for all oil to drain.
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.
FIGURE 3.2
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 3.3.
FIGURE 3.3
NOTE: Snapper “00” Grease (Part No. 7029443) is
available at your SNAPPER dealer.
NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive disc.
See Figure 3.4.
3. Reinstall transmission plug.
4. Check grease level after each 25 hours of
operation.
FILL PLUG
OIL DRAIN PLUG
TIP MOWER TOWARD
RIGHT REAR
REMOVE OIL CAP