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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.3.4. TRACTOR LUBRICATION
6. Steering Drag Link
Lubricate both ends of steering drag link with a small
amount of 30 wt. motor oil from an oil can. See
Figure 3.8.
DRAG LINK
LUBRICATION
OINT
FIGURE 3.8
7. Steering Tie Rod
Lubricate both ends of steering tie rod with a small
amount of 30 wt. motor oil from an oil can. See
Figure 3.9.
LUBRICATE
BOTH ENDS
OF TIE ROD
9. Deck Lift Mechanism
Lubricate all wear and pivot points of the deck lift.
3.4 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)
Perform all maintenance as described in Section
"SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS". Also
see Service Schedule.
3.4.1. ENGINE
1. Service engine according to engine owner's
manual.
3.4.2, FUEL FILTER
1. Service fuel filter as instructed below, on COLD
ENGINE ONLY!
NOTE: It may be necessary to drain the fuel tank before
removing fuel filter to prevent spillage of gasoline.
2. Locate fuel filter. Remove hose clamps and fuel
hoses from both sides of fuel filter.
3. Install new fuel filter part number 1-4359. See
Figure 3.11.
NEW FUEL FILTER
PART NUMBER 1-4359'
FIGURE 3.9
8. Park Brake Lever
Using 30 wt. motor oil, lubricate the park brake lever
mechanism pivot points, which are located on the left
hand underside of tractor. See Figure 3.10. Lubricate
mechanism with a thin coat of 30 wt. motor oil.
PARK BRAKE
LEVER
FIGURE 3.11
4. Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline. Refer to engine
owner's manual for fuel specifications.
3.4,3. SPARK PLUG
Remove and replace engine spark plug. Refer to
engine owner's manual for correct replacement plug
and gap specifications.
3.4.4, HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL
The hydrostatic transmission does not require
maintenance. If any problems arise return
immediately to a Snapper dealer.
LUBRICATE
COMPONENTS ON
UNDERSIDE OF
TRACTOR
FIGURE 3.10
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