Snapper 2 Series - Page 8

SERVICE (Continued)
FRONT AXLE PIVOT & SPINDLE BUSHINGS:
Lubricate the center pivot fitting on under¬
side of the front axle and each spindle fitting
located on front axle. See Figure 16.
CHANGE OIL IN ENGINE CRANKCASE with
oil of weight and grade specified in Engine
Owner’s Manual.
ENGINE AIR CLEANER: Refer to Engine
Owner’s Manual for details.
• CLEAN exterior of transaxie and check fluid
level In oil reservoir as shown in Figure 14.
Add oil as required.
. MOWER ATTACHMENT SPINDLE(S):
Lubricate fitting for BLADE SPiNDLE
BEARiNGS with two shots oniy of
bearing grease once each year.
• SERVICE Engine air cleaner element and
spark plug.
• SERVICE FUEL FILTER as instructed below.
FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE
Check the in-line fuei'filter at frequent intervals and
replace before the screen becomes clogged with sedi¬
ment. Make sure the replacement is correctly installed
with the arrow on filter pointing toward the engine.
Check the fuel system components frequently and re¬
place any parts showing worn spots or cracks. See
END OF EACH SEASON
(OR EVERY 100 HOURS)
• TRANSAXLE: Remove rear panel Qi fender
seat pan to gain access to transaxie. See
Figure 17.
• TO REMOVE REAR PANEL:
1. Remove six (6) screws.
2. Remove REAR PANEL.
. TO REMOVE FENDER SEAT PAN:
1. Remove shift handle.
2. Disconnect wires to seat switch.
3. Remove seat and seat mount.
4! Remove four (4) top screws.
5. Remove FENDER SEAT PAN from tractor.
REMOVE FOUR REMOVE SEAT
TOP SCREWS & SEAT MOUNT
BATTERY SERVICE
Check the battery once each month. Remove the caps
and add distiiled water as necessary to bring the level of
the electrolyte up to about 3/32" over plates in each ceii.
DO NOT FILL TO THE RINGS. Carefully reinstall
battery caps. In freezing weather, charge the battery
after adding water to thoroughly mix the water in the
electrolyte. Keep the terminals and cables clean and
tight and make sure the red boot (shown in Figure 6)
remains in position over the positive (+) terminals.
Always disconnect black cable from negative (-) terminal
first and reconnect lasti
BATTERY CHARGING
The engine is equipped with a flywheel alternator to
charge the battery. If the tractor is not run regularly,
connect the battery to a charger monthly to maintain
the specific gravity at 1.250 or higher. If this reading
falls below 1.175, the battery liquid may freeze when
temperatures drop to around zero degrees F.
To charge, connect per instructions furnished with
charger. If time allows, slow charge at 1 amp for ten
hours or as an alternate, fast charge at 3 amps for
four hours. Observe all precautions while charging.
TO ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE
Check tire pressure at frequent intervals. A low tire
on one side causes uneven mowing. Pressure in
front tires should be maintained at 12 psi while rear
tire pressure should be 10 psi.