Fuel Filter Replacement; Deck Removal - Snapper 1 Series Operator's Manual

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)
(Continued from previous Page)
3.5.2. FUEL FILTER
Service fuel filter as instructed below. Turn key to
"OFF" position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST
be cold before removing filter. Clamp fuel line to
prevent fuel spillage or perform filter change when
fuel tank and fuel line are empty.
WARNING
Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before
performing service or maintenance. DO NOT smoke
near fuel components when performing service or
maintenance. DO NOT
maintenance near an open flame. Wipe off any
spilled fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run
engine indoors.
1. Remove fuel line clamps from fuel filter.
2. Remove fuel lines from filter. Discard filter.
3. Install new fuel filter. Reinstall fuel line clamps.
See Figure 3.8.
CLAMP FUEL
LINE TO
PREVENT
SPILLAGE

3.6 DECK REMOVAL

Move power unit/mower deck to an area where the
mower deck is to be disconnected. Turn engine
"OFF" and remove key from switch. Remove spark
plug wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s).
Engage parking brake.
1. Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to
the highest cutting position. See Figure 3.9.
2. Place a wooden block under the front and rear
edge of the mower deck.
3. Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to a
lower cutting position until deck rests on wooden
blocks. See Figure 3.9.
4. Remove cotter pins and washers from both sides
of front lift arm. See Figure 3.10.
perform service
REMOVE
LINE
CLAMPS
REMOVE FUEL
FILTER
FIGURE 3.8
and
COTTER PIN
13
POSITION DECK
LIFT LEVER IN
HIGHEST
CUTTING
POSITION.
PLACE WOODEN
BLOCKS UNDER
FRONT AND
REAR OF DECK.
LOWEST CUTTING
POSITION (ALL THE
WAY FORWARD)
FIGURE 3.9
REMOVE COTTER PINS
AND WASHERS FROM
BOTH SIDES OF
FRONT LIFT ARM
FIGURE 3.10