Snapper S50XBS2648 - Transmission Oil and Filter Maintenance

RegularIVlaJntenance
Check/ Fiil TransmissionOil
Oil Type: 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil.
1. Checkthe oil levelwhen the unit is cold. Locatethe
transmission oil reservoirs (A, Figure 24) located on the
seatsupport plate. The oil should be up to the "FULL
COLD"mark (B). If the oil is below this level, proceed
to step 2.
2. Beforeremoving the reservoir caps, make sure the area
around the reservoir cap and fill neck of the reservoir is
free of dust, dirt, or other debris. Removethe reservoir
cap.
3. Add oil up to the "FULL COLD"mark (B).
4. Reinstallthe reservoir caps.
TransmissionOil Filter Change
Change Interval: Every 200 Hours
Replacement Filter Number: 5101026X1
1. Locatethe transmission oil filters (A, Figure25)
underneaththe rear of the machineon the
transmissions.
2. Removethe three 1/4" filter guard screws (C) and the
filter guard (B).
3. Cleanthe areaaround the filter baseand removethe
filter.
4. Apply afilm of new oil to the gasket of the new
replacementfilter. After the oil has drained,thread the
newfilter onto the filter baseuntil the gasketmakes
contact,then tighten 3/4 of a turn more.
5. Reinstallthe filter guard with the three 1/4" filter guard
screws
6. Using a hex bit swivel socket or a modified allen wrench
removethe top port plug from the transmissions.
7. Removethe transmission reservoir cap and fiii with oil
until oil appearsatthe bottom of the transmission's top
port (approximately 2 qts (1,89L).
8. Reinstallthe top port plug and tighten to 15 ft Ibs (20,38
Nm).
9. Continueto add oil to the transmission oil reservoirs
until the oil levelreachesthe "FULL COLD"mark.
Reinstallthe oil reservoir cap.
10. Repeatthis process for the other side of the machine.
11. Run the unit for several minutes and checkthe
transmission oil level.
IMPORTANTNOTE:Usecaution after changing the filter, air
in thehydraulic system may affect the responsiveness of the
ground speed control levers. Repeatstep 11 until theair is
out of thesystem.
Figure24.
A.
B.
CheckingTransmissionOil Level
TransmissionOil Reservoirs
"FULL COLD"mark
Figure25. Transmission (Left Side Shown.)
A. TransmissionOil Filter
B. Filter Guard
C. 1/4" Filter Guard Screws
D. TopPort Plug
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