Inspect Muffler And Spark Arrester; Engine Maintenance; Lubrication - Briggs & Stratton Snapper Pro S800X Series Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester

Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage.
Remove the spark arrester, if equipped, and inspect
for damage or carbon blockage. If replacement parts
are required, make sure to use only original equipment
replacement parts.

Engine Maintenance

Refer to the engine owner's manual for all engine
maintenance procedures and recommendations.

Lubrication

Lubricate the unit at the location shown in Figures 19
through 25 as well as the following lubrication points:
Grease:
• front caster wheel axles & yokes
• drive shaft pillow blocks
• deck lift pivot blocks
• mower deck spindles & idler arm
• rear pivoting axle
• hydraulic pump drive and PTO clutch idler arms
Use grease fitting when present. Disassemble parts to apply
grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed.
Not all greases are compatible. Red grease (p/n 5022285)
is recommended, automotive-type high temperature, lithium
grease may be used when this is not available.
Oil:
• control handle pivots
• seat plate pivots
• deck lift pivots
• discharge chute pivots
• attachment lift arm pivots
Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled when
contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off of
belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces
clean both before and after lubrication.
Lubricating the Casters:
NOTE: Casters should be lubricated annually.
1. Remove the 1/4-28 bolt (A, Figure 20) screwed into the
caster and install a 1/4-28 grease fitting.
2. Grease the front caster.
3. Remove the 1/4-28 grease fitting and reinstall the 1/4-28
bolt.
4. Repeat the process for the other side of the machine.
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WARNING
Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the
same position as the original parts or fire could result.
Figure 19. Drive Shaft and Pivoting Axle
Figure 20. Front Caster & Wheel
A. 1/4-28 Bolt
A
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