Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication; Transaxle Lubrication; Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication; Other Lubrication - Snapper EZF2100DKU, EZF2300GKU, EZF5200M, EZF6100M Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION
1. Front & Rear Wheel Bearings
Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or
equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 3.5.
LUBRICATE
BEARINGS
FIGURE 3.5
2. Transaxle
Check the level of fluid in both of the fluid reservoirs.
Wipe away all dirt and debris from around reservoir
cap before removing. Oil must remain absolutely
clean! Check with mower on a level surface with
engine "OFF". Fill reservoir as needed to bring level
up to 1-1/2 inches below the top of the filler neck.
Use clean, fresh premium hydraulic oil having a
viscosity equivalent to SAE 20W-20, SAE 30 or SAE
40. The fluid should be chemically stable,
incorporating rust and oxidation inhibitors. Make sure
funnels, pouring spouts and oil can are completely
clean. Reinstall reservoir cap. See Figure 3.6.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove or service the
transaxle fluid filters. This service should be made
periodically by an authorized SNAPPER dealer. See
the service schedule to determine the recommended
change interval.
OIL FILL
LINE
HYDRAULIC OIL
RESERVOIR
FIGURE 3.6
FRONT
WHEEL
1-1/2
IMPORTANT: FLUID LEVEL MUST
BE ABOVE TOP OF BAFFLE.
RESERVOIR CAPACITY IS ONE (1)
GALLON. DO NOT OVERFILL.
3. Power Transfer Shaft
Lubricate power transfer shaft with Kendall NLGI
No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease
gun. See Figure 3.7.
LUBRICATE POWER
TRANSFER SHAFT
4. OTHER LUBRICATION POINTS
Lubricate traction drive idlers, P.T.O. idlers,deck
caster wheel shafts, rear caster wheel shaft,
traction drive shaft bearings and mower deck
idler arm with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease
or equivalent, from a grease gun.
3.4

BEFORE OPERATING MOWER

1. Clean all dirt and debris from around the two
hydraulic fluid reservoirs. Especially around the
top and cap area.
2. Clean all dirt and debris from the radiator
debris screen and cooling fins.
3. Clean all dirt and debris from the cooling fins
on the engine and from both hydraulic pumps.
3.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)
Perform all
SERVICE SCHEDULE section of this manual.
3.5.1. ENGINE
Service engine according to engine owner's
manual.
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FIGURE 3.7
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