Section 3 - Maintenance Instructions; Change Engine Oil; Check Mower Blade; Check Engine Drive Belt - Snapper S211, SP211, SPV211, SPV211S, SPV211E Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.1 INTRODUCTION
To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAP-
PER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAP-
PER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the
correct part or information for a particular mower,
always mention model and serial number.
WARNING
!
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine
and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away
from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT.
Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all
components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when
handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are
extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS

3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL

IMPORTANT: Drain fuel tank before tipping machine. DO
NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down. Oil
from crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the
engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If contamination
does occur, the air filter will have to be replaced.
1. Refer to Engine Manual for proper oil specifications,
procedures and proper service intervals.
For simplest/cleanest oil change, simply turn mower on its
side to drain oil, as shown in Figure 3.1. Drain oil through
dipstick tube into a container. Allow sufficient time for all oil
to drain.
FIGURE 3.1
2. Dispose of drain oil properly.
3. Fill engine with oil as specified in Engine Manual.
Do Not overfill.

3.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE

1. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from
plug.
2. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to the blade
cap screw. Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor
down. See Figure 3.2.
3. Check torque of blade retaining cap screw.
Recommended torque should be 40 ft. lbs. See Figure 3.2.
!
4. Check blade for sharpness, wear and damage. Refer to
Section "Blade Wear Limits".
IMPORTANT: Drain fuel tank before tipping mower. DO
NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down. Oil
from crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the
engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If contamination
does occur, the air filter will have to be replaced.

3.2.3. CHECK ENGINE DRIVE BELT

1. Visually check engine drive belt for cracking,
fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. If worn or
damaged, replace belt before operating mower.

3.3 SERVICE - PERIODIC

Perform all maintenance as described in the "Service
Schedule" section of this manual.

3.3.1. Engine

Service engine according to engine owner's manual.

3.3.2. Air Filter

Refer to engine owner's manual for service
instructions.

3.3.3. Engine Oil

Refer to engine owner's manual for service
instructions.
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RECOMMENDED
BLADE RETAINING
CAP SCREW TORQUE
VALUE SHOULD BE
40 FT. LBS.
FIGURE 3.2