Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication; Transaxle Lubrication; Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication; Other Lubrication - Snapper ZM2200K, ZM2200KU, ZM2500K, ZM2500KH, MZM2200KH, ZM5200M, ZM6100M Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION
1. Front 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
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.
hydraulic oil having a viscosity equivalent to
SAE 20W20, SAE 30 or SAE40. 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
Use clean, fresh premium
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.
VIEW IS SHOWN WITH
PARTS REMOVED FOR
CLEAR VIEW OF SHAFT
4. OTHER LUBRICATION POINTS
Lubricate machine caster wheel shafts,
traction drive shaft and mower deck idler
arm with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease
or equivalent, from a grease gun.

3.4 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 cooling fins on
the engine and from both hydraulic pumps.
3.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)
Perform all maintenance as described in Section
"AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS".
3.5.1. ENGINE
Service engine according to engine owner's manual.
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LUBRICATE
POWER
TRANSFER
SHAFT
FIGURE 3.7
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