Snapper 14 Series User Manual

Section III- MAINTENANCE
5. Mower Blade Spindle- Lubrication
With Rear Engine Rider standing on rear
bumper, lubricate spindie with one shot of
GP grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.6.
NOTE
if the Rear Engine Rider wiii be on its rear bumper
for ionger than two hours, remove the battery.
See 4.6, A. BATTERY REMOVAL.
FIGURE 3.6
2. L eft Rear Axle Bearing
On Rear Engine Riders powered by 13hp and
14hp engines, the left rear axle does not require
lubrication.
However those powered by 8hp, 9hp, 10hp, or
12hp engines, the left rear axle bearing re¬
quires 3 shots of GP grease from a grease gun.
See Figure 3.8.
FIGURE 3.8
6. Mower Deck Linkage- Lubrication
Lubricate aii mower deck iinkage pivot points
with a iight coat of 30 wt. motor oii.
C. REAR ENGINE RIDER- LUBRICATION
1. Front Wheel Bearings
With Rear Engine Rider standing on its rear
bumper, lubricate front wheei bearings with five
shots of GP grease from grease gun. See
Figure 3.7.
3. Right Rear Axle Bearing
The right rear axle bearing is iubricated 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 dealer for service.
See FigumSid.
NOTE
Overfilling of the differential with lubricant will cause
lubricant to leak onto drive components of the Rear
Engine Rider.
FIGURE 3.7
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Snapper 14 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	14 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English