Check The Spark Plugs; Towed Equipment; Clean The Mower Deck (If Equipped) - Snapper SPX Series Operator's Manual

WARNING
Towing the unit will cause transmission damage. Do not use
another vehicle to push or pull this unit. Do not actuate the
transmission release lever while the engine is ON.

Check the Spark Plugs

WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic
amputation, or laceration.
When you test for spark:
• Use an approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with the spark plug removed.
NOTICE Spark plugs have different heat ranges. It is
important that the correct spark plug is used, otherwise,
engine damage can occur. Replace the spark plug with the
same type or equivalent one.
Clean the Spark Plugs
Clean the spark plugs with a wire brush and sturdy knife. DO
NOT use abrasives.
Check the Spark Plug Gap
Use a spark plug feeler gauge (A, Figure 16) to check the
gap between the two electrodes. When the gap is correct, the
gauge will drag slightly as you pull it through the gap.
To adjust the spark plug gap, use a spark plug gauge and
gently bend the curved electrode. Make sure that you do not
touch the center electrode or the porcelain.
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Install the Spark Plugs
Tighten the spark plug with your fingers, and then, tighten it
with a wrench as shown in Figure 17.
• 180 in-lbs (20 Nm), OR
• 1/2 turn when you install the original spark plug, OR
• 1/4 turn when you install a new spark plug.
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Towed Equipment

1. Before you tow the unit, make sure that the hitch is
designed for towing.
2. Attach towed equipment ONLY at the hitch point.
3. For towed equipment and towing on slopes, make sure
that the weight limit recommendations are correct.
• Gross weight (trailer and load) of 400 lb (181.4 kg).
• Maximum of 20 lb (9.1 kg) foot up or down on the
tongue.
• Go from a 10° limit to a 5° limit on slopes.
4. DO NOT let children or others in or on towed equipment.
5. The weight of the towed equipment on slopes can cause
loss of traction and loss of control.
6. DO NOT shift to neutral and coast down hill.

Clean the Mower Deck (if equipped)

Note: Use the washout port (C, Figure 18) to clean the bottom
of the mower deck.
1. Put the rider on a smooth level surface.
2. Attach the quick disconnect (A, Figure 18) to the garden
hose (B) and then connect to the washout port (C) on the
mower deck.
3. Turn the water ON.
4. Start the engine. See Start the Engine.
5. Set the Height-of-Cut to the highest position. See Adjust
the Mower Cutting Height.
6. Engage the Power Take-Off (PTO) to activate the mower
blades. The rotation of the blades and the water will clean
the bottom of the mower deck.
7. Disengage the PTO.
8. Stop the engine. See Stop the Engine.
9. Turn the water OFF.
10. Remove the garden hose and quick disconnect from the
washout port (C).