Regular Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Checking Tire Pressures - Snapper ELT18540 Operator's Manual

Regular
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower.
TRACTOR AND MOWER
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check safety interlock system
Clean debris off tractor and mower deck
Clean debris from engine compartment
Every 25 Hours or Annually *
Check mower blade stopping time
Check tractor and mower for loose hardware
Check tire pressure
Every 50 Hours or Annually *
Check tractor brakes
Clean battery and cables
See Dealer Annually to
Lubricate tractor and mower
Check mower blades **
* Whichever comes first
** Check blades more often in regions with sandy soils or
high dust conditions.
Check Tire Pressures
Tire Pressure should be checked periodically, and
maintained at the levels shown in the chart (Figure 6).
Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the
"Max Inflation" stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The
pressures shown provide proper traction, improve cut
quality, and extend tire life.
ENGINE
First 5 Hours
Change engine oil
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check engine oil level
Every 25 Hours or Annually *
Clean engine air filter and pre-cleaner **
Every 50 Hours or Annually *
Change engine oil
Replace oil filter
Annually
Replace air filter
Replace pre-cleaner
See Dealer Annually to
Inspect muffler and spark arrester
Replace spark plug
Replace fuel filter
Clean engine air cooling system
* Whichever comes first
** Clean more often in dusty conditions or when airborne
debris is present.
Size
22 x 10,0-8
20 x 8,0-8
15 x 6,0-6
Figure 6. Tire Pressure
16
PSI bar
10 0,68
10 0,68
12-14 0,82-0,96