Reverse Lockout Mechanism; Lubrication - Grease Fittings; Service - Every 25 Operating Hours; Battery Fluid Level - Snapper 421620BVE Safety instructions & operator's Manual

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.2.8. REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM
Check function of Reverse Lockout Mechanism with
engine off.
1. Depress and hold blade pedals.
2. Depress and hold clutch/brake pedal.
3. Shift lever must not go into reverse.
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine if Reverse Lockout
Mechanism is not functioning properly. Contact
your SNAPPER dealer immediately for assistance.
3.2.9. LUBRICATION- GREASE FITTINGS
The following components on the Rear Engine Rider are
equipped with grease fittings and require periodic lubrication.
Apply General Purpose grease (NLGI No.2) with a grease
gun.
1. Front Wheel Bearings. Refer to Section "FRONT
WHEEL BEARINGS - LUBRICATION".
2. Rear Axle Bearing. Refer to Section "REAR AXLE
BEARING - LUBRICATION".
3. Mower Blade Spindle. Refer to Section "MOWER
BLADE SPINDLE - LUBRICATION".
3.3 SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS
3.3.1. Perform all service required after the first 5 hours of
operation. Refer to Section "SERVICE - AFTER 5 HOURS".
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service
or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop
blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove
spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from
plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious
burns, allow all parts to cool before working on
machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed
securely to prevent fuel spillage.
3.3.2. BATTERY FLUID LEVEL
1. Remove battery. Refer to Section "BATTERY
REMOVAL".
2. Remove battery caps. Check fluid level.
3. Add water only to bring fluid to proper level -
approximately 3/16" above plates.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
4. Reinstall battery. Refer to Section "BATTERY
INSTALLATION".
3.3.3. MOWER DECK LEVELNESS
Check mower deck for proper level. Adjust as required.
Refer to Section "MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT -
LEVELNESS".
3.3.4. CLEAN MOWER DECK
1. Follow WARNING statement found on this page.
2. Check fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove
tank. Refer to Section "REMOVING FUEL TANK". If
3/4 or less, proceed to next step.
3. Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper.
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4. Clean underside of mower deck, removing all
accumulation of grass clippings and debris.
5. Clean top of deck, removing all grass clippings and
debris.
3.3.5. MOWER BLADE SPINDLE- LUBRICATION
1. Follow WARNING statement found on this page.
2. Check fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove tank.
Refer to Section "REMOVING FUEL TANK". If 3/4 or less,
proceed to next step.
3. Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper.
4. Lubricate spindles with three shots of general
purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.5.
IMPORTANT: If the Rear Engine Rider will be on its rear
bumper for longer than two hours, remove the battery. Refer
to Section "BATTERY REMOVAL".
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FIGURE 3.5
3.3.6. MOWER DECK LINKAGE - LUBRICATION
Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a light coat
of motor oil.
3.3.7. FRONT WHEEL BEARING - LUBRICATION
1. Lubricate front wheel bearings with five shots of general
purpose grease, from grease gun. See Figure 3.6.
3.3.8. REAR AXLE BEARING - LUBRICATION
1. The left rear axle bearing does not require lubrication.
2. The right rear axle bearing is lubricated by the
differential lubricant and does not require additional
lubrication.
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FIGURE 3.6