Maintenance; Maintenance Chart - Snapper 2691525-00 Manual Del Operario

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4. Lower the mulching cover.
5. To remove the discharge deflector:
• Raise the mulching cover.
• Lift and remove the discharge deflector from the
mower deck.
• Loosen (do not remove) the nut and washer from the
retaining bolt in the deck.
• Lower the mulching cover, securing with the washer
and nut. Tighten securely.

Maintenance

WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic
amputation, or laceration.
Before performing adjustments or repairs:
• Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from
the spark plug.
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only engines
with electric start).
• Use only correct tools.
• Do not tamper with governor spring, links, or other parts
to increase engine speed.
• Replacement parts must be of the same design and
installed in the same position as the original parts.
Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the
unit, and may result in injury.
• Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object
because the flywheel may shatter during operation.

Maintenance Chart

RIDER AND MOWER
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check safety interlock system
Clean debris off rider and mower deck
RIDER AND MOWER
Clean debris from engine compartment
Every 25 Hours or Annually*
Check tire pressure
Check mower blade stopping time
Check rider and mower for loose hardware
Every 50 Hours or Annually*
Clean battery and cables
Check rider brakes
See Dealer Annually to
Lubricate rider and mower
Check mower blades**
* Whichever come first.
** Check blades more often in regions with sandy soils or high dust
conditions.
First 5 Hours
Change engine oil
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check engine oil level
Every 25 Hours or Annually*
Clean engine air filter and pre-cleaner**
Every 50 Hours or Annually*
Change engine oil
Replace oil filter
Annually
Replace air filter
Replace pre-cleaner
See Dealer Annually to
Inspect muffler and spark arrester
Replace spark plug
Replace fuel filter
Clean engine air cooling system
* Whichever comes first.
** Clean more often in dusty conditions or when airborne debris is
present.
Rider Maintenance
Check Mower Blade
1. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on the rear
bumper.
WARNING
Machine is heavy and if incorrectly lifted can cause serious
injury. Use a team lift to stand machine on end.
WARNING
DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive
wear or damage on the Rear Engine Rider. See Mower
Blade Replacement for proper blade inspection and service
procedures.
ENGINE
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