Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication; Transaxle Lubrication; Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication; Other Lubrication - Snapper ZF2100DKU, ZF2300GKU, ZF5200M, ZF6100M Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION
1. Front & Rear Wheel Bearings
Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or
equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 3.5.
LUBRICATE
BEARINGS
FIGURE 3.5
2. Transaxle
Check the level of fluid in both of the fluid
reservoirs. Wipe away all dirt and debris from
around reservoir cap before removing. Oil must
remain absolutely clean! Check with mower on a
level surface with engine "OFF". Fill reservoir as
needed to bring level up to 1-1/2 inches below
the top of the filler neck.
premium hydraulic
equivalent to SAE 20W-20, SAE 30 or SAE 40.
The fluid should
incorporating rust and oxidation inhibitors. Make
sure funnels, pouring spouts and oil can are
completely clean. Reinstall reservoir cap. See
Figure 3.6. IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove or
service the transaxle fluid filters. This service
should be made periodically by an authorized
SNAPPER dealer. See the service schedule to
determine the recommended change interval.
OIL FILL
LINE
HYDRAULIC OIL
RESERVOIR
FIGURE 3.6
FRONT
WHEEL
Use clean, fresh
oil having a viscosity
be chemically
1-1/2
IMPORTANT: FLUID LEVEL MUST
BE ABOVE TOP OF BAFFLE.
RESERVOIR CAPACITY IS ONE (1)
GALLON. DO NOT OVERFILL.
3. Power Transfer Shaft
Lubricate power transfer shaft with Kendall NLGI
No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease
gun. See Figure 3.7.
LUBRICATE POWER
TRANSFER SHAFT
4. OTHER LUBRICATION POINTS
Lubricate traction drive idlers, P.T.O. idlers, deck
caster wheel shafts, rear caster wheel shaft,
traction drive shaft bearings and mower deck
idler arm with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease
or equivalent, from a grease gun.
3.4

BEFORE OPERATING MOWER

1. Clean all dirt and debris from around the two
stable,
hydraulic fluid reservoirs. Especially around the
top and cap area.
2. Clean all dirt and debris from the radiator
debris screen and cooling fins.
3. Clean all dirt and debris from the cooling fins
on the engine and from both hydraulic pumps.
3.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)
Perform all maintenance as required in the
SERVICE SCHEDULE.
3.5.1. ENGINE
Service engine according to engine owner's
manual.
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FIGURE 3.7
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