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Section 4 - MAINTENANCE
3.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION
1. Front Wheel Bearings
Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or
equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 3.5.
FIGURE 3.5
2. Transaxle
Check the level of fluid in both of the fluid reservoirs.
Wipe away all dirt and debris from around reservoir
cap before removing. Oil must remain absolutely
clean! Check with machine on a level surface with
engine “OFF”. Fill reservoir as needed to bring level
up to 1-1/2 inches below the top of the filler neck.
Use clean, fresh premium hydraulic oil having a
viscosity equivalent to SAE 20W20, SAE 30 or SAE40.
The fluid should be chemically stable, incorporating
rust and oxidation inhibitors. Make sure funnels,
pouring spouts and oil can are completely clean.
Reinstall reservoir cap. See Figure 3.6. IMPORTANT:
DO NOT remove or service the transaxle fluid filters.
This service should be made periodically by an
authorized SNAPPER dealer. See the service
schedule to determine the recommended change
interval.
FIGURE 3.6
3. Power Transfer Shaft
Lubricate power transfer shaft with Kendall NLGI
No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease
gun. See Figure 3.7.
FIGURE 3.7
4. OTHER LUBRICATION POINTS
Lubricate machine caster wheel shafts, all belt drive
idler arm pivots (deck, transmission & PTO), and
deck lift arm (right side under frame) with Kendall
NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a
grease gun.
3.4 BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE
1. Clean all dirt and debris from around the two
hydraulic fluid reservoirs. Especially around the top and
cap area.
2. Clean all dirt and debris from the cooling fins on the
engine and from both hydraulic pumps.
3.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)
Perform all maintenance as described in Section
“AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS”.
3.5.1. ENGINE
Service engine according to engine owner’s
manual.
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LUBRICATE
POWER
TRANSFER SHAFT
VIEW IS SHOWN WITH
PARTS REMOVED FOR
CLEAR VIEW OF
SHAFT
LUBRICATE
BEARINGS
FRONT
WHEEL
IMPORTANT: FLUID LEVEL MUST
BE ABOVE TOP OF BAFFLE.
RESERVOIR CAPACITY IS ONE (1)
GALLON. DO NOT OVERFILL
.
1-1/2
OIL FILL
LINE
HYDRAULIC OIL
RESERVOIR