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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
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.
3.4 SERVICE - ANNUALLY
Perform
all
maintenance
maintenance schedule.
3.4.1. Engine
Service engine according to engine owner's manual.
3.4.2. Air Filter
Refer
to
engine
instructions.
3.4.3. Oil Filter
Refer
to
engine
instructions.
3.4.4. Engine Oil
Refer
to
engine
instructions.
3.4.5. Transaxle
IMPORTANT: DO NOT try to open reservoir cap at
any time. The transaxle is maintenance free. The
transaxle does not require any fluid or any service.
If there is any problem: leakage, or malfunction,
return the Yard Cruiser immediately to the nearest
authorized Snapper dealer for service.
3.4.6. Fuel Filter
Service fuel filter as instructed below. Turn key to
"OFF" position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST
be cold before removing filter. Turn fuel shut off valve
(If equipped) to the "CLOSED" position or perform filter
change when fuel tank and fuel line are empty.
1. Remove hose clamps from fuel filter.
2. Remove fuel lines from filter. Discard filter.
3. Install new fuel filter. Reinstall hose clamps. See
Figure 3.10.
as
described
in
owner's
manual
for
service
owner's
manual
for
service
owner's
manual
for
service
HOSE CLAMPS
the
3.5 STORAGE (OUT OF SEASON)
If desired, the YARD CRUISER can be stored on the
rear bumper. Perform the following procedures to insure
the YARD CRUISER will operate properly when taken
out of storage.
1. Thoroughly clean the YARD CRUISER by
removing all grass clippings and debris.
2. Perform
described in the previous sections.
3. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
4. Start engine and allow it to run until engine runs
out of fuel. This allows the carburetor and fuel
system to remain clean during storage.
5. Remove battery. Refer to Section "BATTERY
REMOVAL AND STORAGE".
6. Close vent on fuel filler cap. Remove key.
7. Carefully stand YARD CRUISER on rear bumper
in desired location for storage.
15
NEW FUEL FILTER
PART NO. 1-4359
FIGURE 3.10
maintenance
and
lubrication
as
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