Service - Every 25 Operating Hours; Battery Fluid Level; Mower Deck Levelness; Clean Mower Deck - Snapper 281023BVE, 281123BV, 281123BVE, 281123HVE, 281323BVE, 301123BV, 301123BVE, 301323BVE,331323HVE, 331523KVE, 331523BVE, W280923B, Operator's Manual

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blades running. Stop
blades. Stop engine. Engage parking brake. Remove
key. Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs and
(gas only) secure wires away from spark plugs.
Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious
burns by allowing all parts sufficient time to cool.
Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to
prevent fuel spillage.

3.3 SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS

3.3.2.

BATTERY FLUID LEVEL

1. Remove battery. Refer
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
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.
4. Clean underside of
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 "FUEK TANK REMOVAL". If 3/4 or less,
proceed to next step.
3. Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper.
4. Lubricate spindle 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".
3.3.6.

MOWER DECK LINKAGE - LUBRICATION

Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a light
coat of motor oil.
to Section "BATTERY
to Section "BATTERY
mower deck, removing all
SPINDLE
GREASE FITTING

3.3.7. FRONT WHEEL BEARING - LUBRICATION

1. Lubricate front wheel bearings with five shots of
general purpose grease, from grease gun.
Figure 3.6.
FRONT WHEEL
GREASE FITTING
16
FIGURE 3.5
FIGURE 3.6
See