Check Mower Blade; Check Wheel Drive Control; Service - Every 25 Operating Hours; Service - Annually - Snapper HWPS26600RV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blade running. STOP
blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from
spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug.
Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid
burns by allowing engine and components sufficient
time to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when
handling or working around cutting blades. Blades
are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS
(Continued From Previous Page)
3.2.8. 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 bolts. Do not tilt mower with spark plug or
carburetor down. See Figure 3.1.
3. Check torque of blade retaining bolts.
Recommended torque is 30 to 40 ft. Ibs. See Figure
3.3.
4. Check blade for sharpness, wear and damage. See
Section on Blade Wear Limits.
CHECK TORQUE OF BLADE BOLTS
FIGURE 3.1
3.2.9. CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL
The wheel drive requires periodic adjustment to
maintain belt tension and proper wheel drive
function. The adjustment is accomplished through
the spring attached to the end of the wheel drive
control cable. Refer to Section "WHEEL DRIVE
CONTROL ADJUSTMENT" for the procedure to
perform this adjustment.
3.3 SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS
Perform all service described in Section "SERVICE -
AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS", and all maintenance required
in "Service Schedule".
3.4 SERVICE - ANNUALLY
Perform all maintenance as described in the
maintenance schedule.
3.4.1. Engine
Service engine according to engine owner's manual.
3.4.2. Air Filter
Refer to engine owner's manual for service instructions.
3.4.3. Engine Oil
Refer to engine owner's manual for service
instructions.
3.5 STORAGE PROCEDURE
Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for directions
regarding engine storage preparations. Prepare the
mower for "End of Season" storage as follows:
1. Drain fuel from fuel tank and let engine run until all
fuel is out of the carburetor. Turn fuel valve off.
2. Disconnect and remove the spark plug wire
away from spark plug before any other
preparations are made!
3. Tape all openings closed to prevent spraying water
into exhaust or air intakes during washing.
4. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels and thoroughly
clean the underside of the deck. Do not tilt mower with
spark plug or carburetor down. Scrape away any
accumulation of grass with a putty knife and or wire
brush.
5. Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating of oil
to prevent corrosion.
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