Maintenance - Snapper RPX200 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Maintenance Chart
TRACTOR AND MOWER
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check safety interlock system
Clean debris off tractor and mower deck
Clean debris from engine compartment
Every 25 Hours or Annually *
Check tire pressure
Check mower blade stopping time
Check tractor and mower for loose hardware
Every 50 Hours or Annually *
Clean battery and cables
Check tractor brakes
See Dealer Annually to
Lubricate tractor and mower
Check mower blades **
* Whichever comes first
** Check blades more often in regions with sandy soils or high dust
conditions.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement,
traumatic amputation, or laceration.
Before performing adjustments or repairs:
• Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from
the spark plug.
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only engines
with electric start).
• Use only correct tools.
• Do not tamper with governor spring, links, or other
parts to increase engine speed.
• Replacement parts must be of the same design and
installed in the same position as the original parts.
Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the
unit, and may result in injury.
• Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object
because the flywheel may shatter during operation.
Check Tire Pressure
Tires should be checked periodically to provide the
optimum traction and to guarantee the best cut (see Figure
7).
NOTE: These pressures may differ slightly from the
"Maximum Inflation" stamped on the side walls of the tires.
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ENGINE
First 5 Hours
Change engine oil
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check engine oil level
Every 25 Hours or Annually *
Clean engine air filter and pre-cleaner **
Every 50 Hours or Annually *
Change engine oil
Replace oil filter
Annually
Replace air filter
Replace pre-cleaner
See Dealer Annually to
Inspect muffler and spark arrester
Replace spark plug
Replace fuel filter
Clean engine air cooling system
* Whichever comes first
** Clean more often in dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present.
Check Tire Pressure
Tires should be checked periodically to provide the
optimum traction and to guarantee the best cut (see Figure
4).
NOTE: These pressures may differ slightly from the
"Maximum Inflation" stamped on the side walls of the tires.
ride.
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO
switch is turned off.
1. With tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator in
seat, start the engine.
2. Engage the PTO and wait several seconds. Disengage
the PTO.
3. If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds,
see an authorized dealer.