Regular Maintenance; Schedule - Snapper 18HP, 19HP Operator's Manual

Regular
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of
your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by
the hour meter.
SAFETY ITEMS
Check Safety Interlock System
Check Rider Brakes
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
RIDER MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware
Check / Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch
Lubricate Rider & Mower **
Clean Battery & Cables
Check Tire Pressure
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades**
Check Transmission Oil
Change Transmission Oil Filter **
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 250 hours of operation.
Before Every 5 Every 25
Each Hours Hours
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Before Every 5 Every 25
Each Hours Hours
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Before Every 5 Every 25
Each Hours Hours
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Every Every
100 250
Hours Hours
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Every Every
100 250
Hours Hours
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Every Every
100 250
Hours Hours
Spring &
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Spring &
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