Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule - Snapper SPX Series Operator's Manual

Reverse Mowing Option (RMO)
DANGER
Mowing in reverse can be hazardous to bystanders.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the operating area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult.
• Do not carry passengers, especially children, even
with the blade(s) shut off. Children can fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with the safe machine
operation. Children who have been given rides in
the past can suddenly appear in the mowing area for
another ride and be run over or backed over by the
machine.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while
backing.
• If the machine mows in reverse without Reverse
Mowing Option activated, see an authorized dealer
immediately.
1. Engage the Power Take-Off (PTO) (E, Figure 3).
2. Set the Reverse Mowing Option (RMO) key (B) to the ON
position.
3. The L.E.D. light comes on.
4. The operator mows in reverse.
Note: Remove the key to restrict access to the RMO.
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Maintenance

WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic
amputation, or laceration.
Before adjustments and repairs:
• Disconnect the spark plug wire. Keep it away from the
spark plug.
• On electric start engines, disconnect the battery at the
negative (-) terminal.
• Use ONLY the correct tools.
• DO NOT tamper with the governor spring, links, or other
parts to increase engine speed.
• Replacement parts must be of the same design and
installed in the same position as the original parts.
Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the
unit, and may result in injury.
• DO NOT strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard
object because the flywheel can shatter during
operation.

Maintenance Schedule

RIDER AND MOWER
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check the Safety interlock system.
Remove unwanted material from the rider, mower deck, and engine
compartment.
*
Every 25 Hours or Annually
Check the tire pressure.
Check the mower blade stopping time.
Check for loose hardware on the rider and mower.
*
Every 50 Hours or Annually
Clean the battery and cables.
Check the rider brakes.
See a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Dealer Annually
Lubricate the rider and mower.
Mower blades check**
*Whichever comes first.
**Check the mower blades more often in regions with sandy soils or
high dust conditions.
ENGINE
First 5 Hours
Change the engine oil.
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check the engine oil level.
*
Every 25 Hours or Annually
Clean the air filter and pre-cleaner.**
*
Every 50 Hours or Annually
Change the engine oil.
Replace the oil filter.
Annually
Replace the air filter.