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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE
3.4 SERVICE - ANNUALLY
Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance
schedule.
3.4.1. Engine
Service engine according to engine owner’s manual.
3.4.2. Air Filter
Refer to engine owner’s manual for service
instructions.
3.4.3. Oil Filter
Refer to engine owner’s manual for service
instructions.
3.4.4. Engine Oil
Refer to engine owner’s manual for service
instructions.
3.4.5. Transaxle
IMPORTANT: DO NOT try to open reservoir cap at
any time. The transaxle is maintenance free. The
transaxle does not require any fluid or any
service. If there is any problem: leakage,
malfunction or etc. return the Yard Cruiser
immediately to the nearest authorized Snapper
dealer for service.
3.4.6. Fuel Filter
Service fuel filter as instructed below. Turn key to
“OFF” position. Engine MUST be stopped and
MUST be cold before removing filter. Turn fuel
shut off valve to the “CLOSED” position or perform
filter change when fuel tank and fuel line are
empty.
1. Remove hose clamps from fuel filter.
2. Remove fuel lines from filter. Discard filter.
3. Install new fuel filter. Reinstall hose clamps.
See Figure 3.8.
FIGURE 3.8
3.5 STORAGE (OUT OF SEASON)
If desired, the YARD CRUISER can be stored on the
rear bumper. Perform the following procedures to insure
the YARD CRUISER will operate properly when taken
out of storage.
3.5.1. Thoroughly clean the YARD CRUISER by
removing all grass clippings and debris.
3.5.2. Perform maintenance and lubrication as
described in the previous sections.
3.5.3. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
3.5.4. Start engine and allow it to run until engine
runs out of fuel. This allows the carburetor and
fuel system to remain clean during storage.
3.5.5. Remove battery. Refer to Section
“BATTERY REMOVAL AND STORAGE”.
3.5.6. Close vent on fuel filler cap. Remove key.
3.5.7. Carefully stand YARD CRUISER on rear
bumper in desired location for storage.
NEW FUEL
FILTER
HOSE
CLAMPS