Lubrication - Snapper 1650 Operator’s Manual And Assembly

LUBRICATION
Proper lubrication is necessary to ensure trouble-free performance throughout the life of unit. Make it a
habit to lubricate at recommended intervals. Use a good quality Multi-Purpose lithium base type grease.
Always clean grease gun and fittings before and after greasing.
IMPORTANT: Never ettempt to operate unit unless it is properly lubricated.
Fig. 14 — Transmission Filter
1. Filter (under left rear fender)
AFTER FIRST FIVE
HOURS OF OPERATION
Drain crankcase and refill after first five hours
of operation. Refer to 25 Hours.
10 HOURS OR DAILY
TRANSMISSION FILTER - FIG. 14
After first 10 hours of operation remove oil filter,
which is located under left rear fender just forward of
the rear tire. Partially fill new filter with Automatic
Transmission Fluid and install on transmission. Hand
Fig. 15 — Engine Crankcase Lubrication
1. Dipstick and Fill Point
2. Drain Plug — Underneath Engine
tighten only. Replace filter after each 100 hours of
operation or annually.
CHECK CRANKCASE - FIG. 15
Remove dipstick and check oil level before start¬
ing engine at beginning of each day's operation.
If oil is not to full mark, add to this point. Do not
overfill. If overfilled, drain until oil is at full mark
on dipstick.
25 HOURS
CHANGE ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL
Drain crankcase with engine stopped and oil
warm.
1. Remove crankcase drain plug, Fig. 15.
2. Replace drain plug and fill crankcase, Fig. 15,
with SAE 30 oil, Service Class SE/CC (see Tem¬
perature Chart).
3. Run engine until warm and check for leaks.
4. Check oil level on dipstick.
TEMPERATURE CHART
Above 30° F. ...SAE 30
30° to 0° F.SAE 10W/30
Below 0° F.SAE 5W/20
CHECK TRANSMISSION AND
REAR AXLE - FIG. 16
NOTE: Do not check oil level when oil is cold.
Operate Tractor until oil is warm (3-5 minutes)
then check level.
Raise seat and check oil level on dipstick. No. 1,
Fig. 16. If not to full mark, add oil as follows:
1. Fill through filler tube until oil reaches full
mark on dipstick.
2. Start engine and operate implement lift lever,
Nq. 2, Fig. 3, up and down four or five times to allow
oil to fill hydraulic cylinder.
3. Drive Tractor forward and reverse through
full range of transmission speed.
4. Stop Tractor, shut off engine, check oil level
and add oil if needed.
5. Repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4 until oil reaches full
mark on dipstick.
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