Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication; Other Lubrication; Before Operating Machine; Annually - End Of Season - Snapper HZT21481BV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 4 - MAINTENANCE
4.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION
1. Front Wheel Bearings
Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or
equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 4.5.
FIGURE 4.6
LUBRICATE _.... FRONT
BEARINGS WHEEL
FIGURE 4.5
2. Hydro Pumps
Check the level of the fluid in the fluid reservoir. Wipe
away all dirt and debris from around reservoir cap
before removing, Oil must remain absolutely clean!
Check with machine on a level surface with engine
"OFF", Fill reservoir as needed to bring level up. The
reservoir is properly filled when the fluid level is 11/2 ' '
below the top of the filler neck. DO NOT OVER FILL,
Use clean, fresh premium automotive oil having a vis-
cosity equivalent to SAE 20W50 API SL, The fluid
should be chemically stable, incorporating rust and
oxidation inhibitors. Make sure funnels, pouring spouts
and oil can are completely clean. Reinstall reservoir
cap. See Figure 4.6.
3. Other Lubrication Points
Lubricate machine caster wheel shafts and traction
idler arm with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or
equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 4.7.
4.4 BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE
1. Clean all dirt and debris from around the hydraulic
fluid reservoir, especially around the top and cap area.
2. Clean all dirt and debris from the cooling fins on the
engine and from both hydraulic pumps.
4.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)
Perform all maintenance as described in Section
"AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS". Refer to
Section "Service Schedule".
4.5.1. ENGINE
Service engine according to engine owner's manual.
LUBRICATE
CASTER
WHEEL_
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
FIGURE 4.7
LUBRICATE TRACTION
DRIVE IDLER ARM
(GREASE FITTING
LOCATED ON BOSS
ABOVE IDLER ARM)
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