Section 3 - Maintenance Instructions; Change Engine Oil; Check Mower Blade - Snapper HZS15423KVE SERIES 3 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.1 INTRODUCTION
To retain the quality of the YARD CRUISER, 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 mower,
always mention the model and serial number.
3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blade running. STOP
blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. 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.
3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
1. Place bricks or wooden blocks under the front
wheels to lower rear of engine.
2. Place a 4 quart minimum capacity container
under the end of the oil drain.
3. Loosen or remove oil fill cap on engine.
4. Install the drain hose (Supplied in hardware bag)
onto drain plug nipple and place hose into drain
container.
5. Rotate drain plug counter-clockwise and pull out
to open and allow oil to drain out. See Figure 3.1.
3.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE
1. Make sure fuel cap is on tight. Turn fuel shut off
valve to the "CLOSED" position. Start engine and allow
it to run until engine runs out of fuel. Close vent on fuel
filler cap. See Figure 2.3.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Turn key to "OFF" position and remove key from
ignition switch.
lj , WARNING
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Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working I
around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and I
can cause severe injury. I
4. Carefully stand YARD CRUISER on rear bumper.
It may be necessary to have help to stand unit up.
5. Check torque of blade mounting bolts. Torque to:
42" Decks -- 30 to 40 ft. Ibs.
48" Deck - 60 to 70 ft. Ibs.
See Figure 3.2.
6. Check blade for sharpness, wear and damage.
Refer to Section "BLADE WEAR LIMITS".
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ROTATE 1/4 TURN M
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
AND PULL OUT TO
DRAIN ENGINE OIL.
FIGURE 3.1
6. After all the oil has drained, close the drain by
pushing in and rotating clockwise to close. Wipe up
any oil that may have spilled. Dispose of drained oil
properly. See Figure 3.1.
7. Change oil filter at every oil change. Refer to your
engine owner's manual for service instructions.
8. Fill engine crankcase with new oil. Refer to your
engine owner's manual for oil specifications.
TORQUE BLADE ..... ................
MOUNTING BOLTS
& TRIPLE BLADE DECK
FIGURE 3.2
7. Check blade for straightness.
I DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of I
excessive wear or damage. Refer to Section I
"MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT" for proper blade I
inspection and service procedures. I
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