Check Transmission Grease; Check Mower Blade; Check Engine Drive Belt; Check Transmission Poly-V Belt - Snapper 13 Series Operator's Manual

Section 3 – MAINTENANCE
3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION
1. Roll machine and remove transmission fill plug.
See Figure 3.4.
FILL PLUG
2. Look into plug hole. If liquid grease IS NOT
visible on the input gear (the small gear below the
plug hole), add an amount, to cover gear, of
Snapper "00" grease.
NOTE: Snapper "00" Grease (Part No. 2-9443) is
available at your SNAPPER dealer. Do not spill grease or
oil on surface of drive disc. See Figure 3.5.
3. Reinstall transmission plug.
4. Check grease level after each 25 hours of
operation.
KEEP DRIVE
DISC CLEAN !
FIGURE 3.4
FIGURE 3.5
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine and blade running. STOP
engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and
secure away from
components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow
sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear
heavy leather gloves when handling or working
around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp
and can cause severe injury.

3.2.3. CHECK MOWER BLADE

1. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end
away from plug.
2. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to
the blade cap screw. Do not tilt mower with spark
plug or carburetor down. See Figure 3.6.
3. Check torque of blade retaining cap screw.
Recommended torque should be 30 to 40 ft. lbs.
See Figure 3.6.
4. Check blade for sharpness, wear and damage.
Refer to Section "Blade Wear Limits".

3.2.4. CHECK ENGINE DRIVE BELT

1. Visually check engine drive belt for cracking,
fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. If worn or
damaged, replace belt before operating mower.

3.2.5. CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY-V BELT

1. Visually check poly-v belt for cracking, fraying,
severed or belt strands exposed. If worn or
damaged, replace belt before operating mower.
10
spark plug. Engine
RECOMMENDED
BLADE RETAINING
CAP SCREW
TORQUE VALUE
SHOULD BE 30 TO
40 FT. LBS.
FIGURE 3.6
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