Snapper Z1202B Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 16

6. LUBRICATION.
A. Engine: Follow engine manufacturer's recommendation.
B. Deck Spindles: Lubricate with 3 "shots" only every 100 hours.
C. Hydrostatic transmission & Filter
Checking and Replenishing Oil
DIRT OR WATER IK OIL CAN RUIN
THE HYDROSTATIC TRAKMISSIOH
1. Check the oil level in hydrostat transmission oil reservoir after every 25 hours of usage. Do not
remove the reservoir cap to check the oil level as this allows dirt to enter the transmission. Replenish
as needed with 15W-50 Synthetic Mobile One Motor Oil.
If oil is needed:
a. Wipe area of oil reservoir cap clean of any dirt or debris.
b. Remove oil reservoir cap.
c. Fill to line marked on reservoir.
d. Do not over fill.
e. When checking oil level be very careful to keep the reservoir clean and to fill only with
clean oil.
2. Change the oil in the reservoir and hydrostat transmission oil filter after the first 100 hours of use.
Then every 500 hours after that. Remove the filter and be sure all oil has drained from the reservoir.
Replace with new filter and 15W-50 Synthetic Mobile One Motor Oil.
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