Service - After First 5 Hours; Change Engine Oil; Check Blade Brake; Check Mower Blades - Snapper LT200H42IBV2 series 1 Operator's Manual

Section 3- MAINTENANCE
3•1 INTRODUCTION
To retain the quality of the Tractor, use genuine
SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local
SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For
the correct part or information for a particular Tractor,
always mention the model and serial number.
SNAPPER recommends returning the Tractor to an
authorized SNAPPER dealer annually for inspection
and addition of any new devices, which might upgrade
the safety of the Tractor. For the nearest SNAPPER
dealer in your area, check the yellow pages under the
heading LAWN MOWERS. For engine parts and
service, look for the engine manufacturer's dealers
under the heading, ENGINES - gasoline.
4. Check blade for straightness. Refer to Section
"ADJUSTING MOWER BLADE".
5. Check torque of blade mounting bolts. Torque to:
42" deck - 30 to 40 ft Ibs. See Figure 3.2.
48" deck - 70 to 80 ft Ibs.
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3•2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service
with the engine or blades running• STOP blades• STOP
engine• Set brake• Remove key• Remove spark plug wire
fTom spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug•
Engine and components can be extremely hot.Avoid bums
by allowing engine and components sufficienttime to cool•
3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
The engine is equipped with a Fastex
TM
oil drain.
1. Rotate drain body counterclockwise and pull out to
open drain. See Figure 3.1.
2. Drain oil into a 2 quart container placed beneath end
FASTEX
TM
OIL DRAIN
,o1,7, cou,,,,. O
CLOCKWISE AND PULL
OUT TO OPEN.
PUSH IN AND ROTATE
CLOCKWISE TO CLOSE.
FIGURE 3•1
TORQUE TO
of oil
drain. F| 30 T
rotate3• Afterclockwiseall oil tohaSclose.drained' push drain body "IN" and
owner's4• Fill engine withmanual, new motor oil as specified in engine _ o_142-,,:_K, ..._._._...\ -
1. Check blade brake for proper function. Blades should
stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after pushing the blade
switch "IN" to the OFF disengaged position.
2. If blades continue to rotate longer than 5 seconds do
not operate machine. Contact your SNAPPER dealer for
assistance.
3.2.3. CHECK MOWER BLADES
1. Remove deck from tractor.
2• Carefully position deck to access blade.
3. Check blade for sharpness, wear and damage.
Refer to Section "BLADE WEAR LIMITS".
FIGURE 3.2
Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after I
blades have been tumed off. DO NOT operate machine I
until blade brake has been repaired and functioning I
properly• Contact your SNAPPER dealer for assistance• I
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