Regular Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Checking Tire Pressure - Snapper 13HP Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your unit. You will need to keep a record of your
operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by multiplying the time it takes to do one job by
the number of times you've done the job, or you can install an hour meter.
SAFETY ITEMS
Check Safety Interlock System
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
UNIT MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Check for loose hardware
Check / Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch
Lubricate **
Check Tire Pressure
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades**
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Check Engine Oil Level
Check / Change Engine Air Filter *
Change Engine Oil & Filter *
Inspect Spark Plug(s) *
Check / Replace Fuel Filter *
* Refer to engine owner's manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period.
** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
*** Service after the first 25 hours of operation, then every 100 hours of operation.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Tire Pressure should be checked periodically, and
maintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that
these pressures may differ slightly from the "Max
Inflation" stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The
pressures shown provide proper traction, improve cut
quality, and extend tire life.
Tire
Front
Rear
Before
Each
Use
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Before
Each
Use
Before
Each
Use
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Pressure
25 psi (1,72 bar)
15 psi (1,03 bar)
Every 5 Every 25
Hours Hours
Every 5 Every 25
Hours Hours
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Every 5 Every 25
Hours Hours
Figure 3. Checking Tire Pressure
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Regular
Maintenance
Every Every Spring
100 250 & Fall
Hours Hours
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Every Every Spring
100 250 & Fall
Hours Hours
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Every Every Spring
100 250 & Fall
Hours Hours
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