Snapper 14 Series Operator's Manual

Section III- MAINTENANCE
3. A ir Filter
Refer to engine owner's manual for service
instructions.
B. MOWER COMPONENTS
1. Mower Drive Beit
Check belt for proper tension. Refer to 3.2, C.
CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT.
2. Mower Blade
Check blade for sharpness, wear and torque.
Service as required. Refer to 4.4 MOWER
BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT.
3. Mower Deck Level
Check mower deck for proper level. Adjust as
required. Refer to 4.2, D. MOWER DECK AD¬
JUSTMENT- LEVEL.
4. Cleaning Mower Deck
(a) Remove key from ignition switch.
(b) Remove spark plug wire and secure away
from spark plug.
(c) Close vent on fuel filler cap.
(d) Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear
bumper.
(e) Clean underside of mower deck, removing
all accumulation of grass clippings and
debris.
(f) Lower Rear Engine Rider to ground and
clean top of deck removing all grass clip¬
pings and debris.
5. Mower Blade Spindles- Lubrication
With Rear Engine Rider standing on rear
bumper, lubricate each spindle with one shot of
GP grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.7.
NOTE
If the Rear Engine Rider will be on its rear bumper
for longer than two hours, remove the battery.
See 4.6, A. BATTERY REMOVAL.
6. M ower Deck Linkage- Lubrication
Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points
with a light coat of 30 wt. motor oil.
C. REAR ENGINE RIDER- LUBRICATION
1. F ront Wheel Bearings
With Rear Engine Rider standing on its rear
bumper, lubricate front wheel bearings with five
shots of GP grease from grease gun. See
Figure 3.8.
2. Left Rear Axle Bearing
The left rear axle incorporates a pre-lubricated,
sealed bearing which requires no additional
lubrication.
3. Right Rear Axle Bearing
The right rear axle bearing is lubricated by the
differential lubricant.
4. Differential
(a) Check the fill plug and level plug for cracks
and wear. Replace plug if signs of wear or
cracks are visible.
NOTE
The SNAPPER Rear Engine Rider is shipped with
additional check/fill plugs. Should more be required,
contact an authorized SNAPPER dealer and order the
desired quantity of plugs,part number 1-1024.
(b) To check lubricant, remove fill plug and
visually inspect for lubricant on the internal
parts of the differential. If no lubricant is
visible on the internal parts of the differen¬
tial. Contact a SNAPPER dealerfor service.
See Figure 3.9.
FIGURE 3.7
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Snapper 14 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	14 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English