Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication; Transaxle Lubrication; Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication; Other Lubrication - Snapper ZF2501KH, ZF5201M, ZF6101M Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 4 - MAINTENANCE
4.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION
1. Front & Rear Wheel Bearings
Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium
grease or equivalent, from a grease gun.
See Figure 4.5.
LUBRICATE
BEARINGS
FIGURE 4.5
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 machine
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 4.6. 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 4.6
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 4.7.
LUBRICATE POWER
TRANSFER SHAFT
4. OTHER LUBRICATION POINTS
Lubricate deck caster wheel shafts, rear
caster wheel shaft, mower drive shaft and
mower deck idler arm with Kendall NLGI No.
2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease
gun.

4.4 BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE

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 air intake
screen.
3. Clean all dirt and debris from the cooling fins on
the engine and from both hydraulic pumps.
4.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)
Perform all maintenance as described in SERVICE
SCHEDULE section of this manual.
4.5.1. ENGINE
Service engine according to engine owner's manual.
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FIGURE 4.7