Snapper SCRAMBLER SZT18336BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 16

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.
2. Mower Deck Linkage
Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a
light coat of motor oil.
3. Front Wheel Bearings
Lubricate front wheel bearings with five shots of
general purpose grease from grease gun. See
Figure 3.7.
LUBRICATE
FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS
FIGURE 3.7
4. Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft
The footrest/floor pan assembly will have to be
removed to lubricate the pivot shaft. The access hole
is at the rear of the front structure underneath the
footrest.
a. The pivot shaft grease fitting can be accessed
through a hole at the rear of the front structure.
Lubricate pivot shaft with three shots of general
purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.8.
FRONT STRUCTURE
FRONT COVER
REMOVED
5. Parking Brake Pivot Bushings
Lubricate both parking brake pivot bushings with
three shots general purpose grease from grease
gun. See Figure 3.9
6. Motion Control Pivot Bushings
Lubricate left and right motion control pivot bushings
with three shots general purpose grease from grease
gun. See Figure 3.9
UNDERSIDE OF SCRAMBLER
SHOWN WITH DECK REMOVED.
DECK REMOVAL NOT
NECESSARY FOR LUBRICATION.
PARKING BRAKE
PIVOT BUSHING
MOTION CONTROL
PIVOT BUSHING
(Right side shown)
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ACCESS HOLE
LUBRICATE
PIVOT
SHAFTS
FIGURE 3.8
FIGURE 3.9