Snapper Pro S200X Series - Regular Maintenance; Hydraulic Oil Level and Filter

RegularMaintenance
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
1. Before removing the reservoir cap, makesure the area
around the reservoir capand fill neck of the reservoir is
free of dust, dirt, or other debris.
2. Unscrew the reservoir cap (B, Figure25).
3. Look down the filler neck of the hydraulic oil reservoir
(A) and observethe oil level. When cold, the oil level
should be approximately 4" (10 cm) belowtop of the
filler neck.
4. If necessary,removethe reservoir cap (B) and add SAE
20W-50 motor oil.
5. Reinstall the reservoir cap.
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter
ChangeInterval:Every 250 Hours
Filter Part Number:1719168
NOTE. Removingthe oil filter from the filter base will drain
the oil reservoir. Havea suitable container ready to catch
any spilled oil. Themanufacturer recommends this be a
dealer-only serviceitem.
1. Locatethe transmission oil filter (B, Figure 26) at the
rear of the battery compartment under the seat.
2. Lubricate the new filter base with a few drops of
transmission oil. Fill the filter half full of oil.
3. Cleanthe areaaround thefilter baseand removethe
filter. Do NOTdrain the hydraulic system oil.
4. Thread the newfilter onto the filter base until the gasket
makescontact, then tighten 3/4 of a turn more.
5. Run the unit for several minutes and checkthe
transmission oil level.
IMPORTANTNOTE:Usecaution after changing the filter, air
in thehydraulic system may affect the responsivenessof the
control levers. Repeatstep 5 until the air is out of the
system.
Figure25. CheckingHydraulic Oil Level
A. Hydraufic Oil Reservoir
B. Reservoir Cap
Figure26. BatteryCompartment
A. Hydraufic Oil Reservoir
B. Hydraufic OilFilter
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