Service - Annually; Engine; Fuel Filter; Every Two Years - Snapper SERIES 18 281318BE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.4 SERVICE - ANNUALLY
3.4.1. ENGINE
1. Perform all maintenance as specified in
"MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE" Section of this manual.
3.4.2. FUEL FILTER
Service fuel filter as instructed below, on COLD
ENGINE ONLY!
IMPORTANT: To stop flow of fuel, tank may be removed
from bracket and set on the floor so the fuel level will be
below the filter. Refer to Section "REMOVING FUEL TANK".
1. Remove hose clamps from fuel filter.
2. Remove fuel lines from filter. Discard filter.
3. Install new fuel filter. See Figure 3.10.
4. Reinstall fuel tank into bracket.
FUEL
FUEL
FILTER
3.5
1 ¸
P.N. 1-4359
FIGURE 3.10
EVERY TWO YEARS
In addition to regular maintenance, the following
components of the Rear Engine Rider should be
carefully inspected every two years for wear or
damage. Replace worn or damaged parts with
genuine SNAPPER replacement parts available
from an authorized SNAPPER dealer.
3.5.1. All bushings and pivot areas.
3.5.2. Check both front wheel king pins.
3.5.3. Transmission shift lever and detent.
3.5.4. Clutch disc.
3.5.5. Clutch Yoke (See Figure 4.7).
3.5.6. Mower deck linkage and pivot areas.
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service
or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop
blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove
spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from
plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious
bums, allow all parts to cool before working on machine.
Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to
prevent fuel spillage.
3.6
STORAGE (OUT OF SEASON)
If desired, the Rear Engine Rider can be stored on
the rear bumper. Perform the following procedures
to insure the Rear Engine Rider will operate
properly when taken out of storage.
3.6.1. Thoroughly clean the Rear Engine Rider by
removing all grass clippings and debris.
3.6.2. Perform maintenance and ubrication as
required
3.6.3. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
3.6.4. Start eng ne and allow it to run until engine
runs out of fuel. This allows the carburetor and fuel
system to remain clean during storage
3.6.5. Remove battery. Refer to Section
"BATTERY STORAGE".
3.6.6. Close vent on fuel filler cap.
3.6.7. Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear
bumper n desired location for storage.
3.7 REMOVING FUEL TANK
Before removing fuel tank from rear engine rider,
move rider outdoors where fumes can be easily
dissipated. Removal of the tank is accomplished
from the eft side of the machine by pulling the tank
straight up and away from the fuel tank bracket.
Holding the fuel tank. remove the fuel filler cap and
pour remaining fuel in an approved container.
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FILLER
CAP
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FUEL
TANK
FIGURE 3.11
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