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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSection 4 - MAINTENANCE
4.6 DECK REMOVAL (Continued from previous page)
6. Remove inside nuts that secure fittings to front lift
arms. See Figure 4.10.
7. Remove inside nuts that secure eyebolts to rear lift
arms. See Figure 4.11.
8. Remove engine to deck belt from around deck
pulley. NOTE: Disconnecting engine to deck belt idler
spring may assist in removing belt. See Figure 5.13.
9. Remove bolts and nuts to disconnect both stabiliz-
ers from mower deck and power unit. See Figure 4.12.
10. Remove wooden blocks from underneath deck
and roll/slide deck from underneath power unit.
11. Reinstall deck in reverse order in which it was
removed. Tighten all nuts and bolts securely. NOTE:
Do not overtighten fitting nuts on front lift arms; fittings
should be able to rotate.
4.7 HYDRAULIC FLUID FILTERS
IMPORTANT: REFER TO SECTION "HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM PURGING" BEFORE PERFORMING FILTER
MAINTENANCE.
The first filter change is recommended at 200 hours.
After the first change, the recommended interval is
every 500 hours. Replace both with approved filters
only (Snapper P/N 1719168). Install following instruc-
tions provided with the filter. Add SAE 20W50 oil to
bring the level in the reservoirs to 1-½" below top of
filler neck. Run machine for several minutes and re-
check fluid level. Add oil as needed.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP
blades. Set parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark
plug wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine
and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow
sufficient time for all parts to cool.
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FIGURE 4.10
FIGURE 4.11
FIGURE 4.12
FITTING
DECK HANGER
BRACKET
REMOVE INSIDE
NUTS THAT SECURE
FITTINGS TO THE
FRONT LIFT ARMS
EYEBOLT
FRONT
LIFT ARM
REMOVE INSIDE NUTS
THAT SECURE EYEBOLTS
TO REAR LIFT ARMS
REAR LIFT ARM
REMOVE NUTS AND BOLTS THAT
SECURE STABILIZERS TO MOWER
DECK AND POWER UNIT
STABILIZER (2)
POWER
UNIT
FRAME
REAR OF
MOWER
DECK