Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication; Transaxle Lubrication; Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication; Other Lubrication - Snapper ZM5201M, ZM5201M, ZM6101M Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 4 - 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". Engage park brake. 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 20W20, SAE30 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
recommended change interval.
OIL FILL
LINE
HYDRAULIC OIL
RESERVOIR
FIGURE 3.6
FRONT
WHEEL
to determine
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
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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