Snapper Pro S200X Series - Regular Maintenance; Lubrication Points and Procedures; Lubricating Front Casters

RegularMaintenance
Lubrication
Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 21
through 24 as well as the following lubrication points.
Grease:
i • front casterwheel axles & yokes
• deck lift pivot blocks
• mower deck spindles
• mower deck idler arm
Use greasefittings when present. Disassemble parts to
apply greaseto moving parts when greasefittings are not
installed.
Not all greases are compatible. RedGrease(p/n 5022285)
is recommended,automotive-type high-temperature, lithium
greasemay be usedwhen this is not available.
Oil:
• control handle pivots
• seat plate pivots
• deck lift pivots• discharge chute hinge
Generally,all moving metal parts should be oiled where
contact is made with other parts. Keepoil and greaseoff
belts and pulleys. Rememberto wipe fittings and surfaces
cleanboth before and after lubrication.
Lubricatingthe FrontCasters:
NOTE.Front casters should be lubricated annually.
1. Removethe 1/4-28 bolt (A, Figure 24) screwed into the
front caster and install a 1/4-28 grease fitting.
2. Greasethe front caster.
3. Removethe 1/4-28 grease fitting and reinstall the 1/4-28
bolt.
4. Repeatprocessfor the other side of the machine.
Figure21.
DeckLubrication
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Figure22. Control Handle Pivots & SeatPlate Pivots
Figure23. DeckLift Linkage Pivots
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Figure24. Front Caster& Wheel
A. 1/4-28 Bolt
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