Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication; Rear Axle Bearing - Lubrication; Differential/Chain Case - Lubrication - Snapper 281222BE Safety Instructions & 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.

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
FIGURE 3.6

3.3.8. REAR AXLE BEARING - LUBRICATION

1. The left rear axle bearing on 28" and 30"
machines requires three shots of general purpose
grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.7.
NOTE: Some models are equipped with a pre-
lubricated sealed bearing and require no additional
lubrication.
2. The right rear axle bearing is lubricated by the
differential lubricant and requires no grease.
See

3.3.9. DIFFERENTIAL/CHAIN CASE - LUBRICATION

1. Stand rear engine rider on its rear bumper and
check the fill/level plug, for cracks and wear. Replace
fill/level plug if signs of wear are visible.
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".
2. To check lubricant, remove fill/level plug and
visually inspect for lubricant on the internal parts of the
differential. If no lubricant is visible on the internal
parts of the differential, add transmission grease as
needed. See Figure 3.8.
IMPORTANT: Overfilling of the differential with lubricant will
cause lubricant to leak onto drive components of the Rear
Engine Rider.
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LEFT REAR
AXLE BEARING
GREASE
FITTING
FIGURE 3.7
DIFFERENTIAL
PLUG
FIGURE 3.8