Snapper 355Z Series Operator's Manual page 34

Check / Fill Transmission Oil
Oil Type: 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil
1. Checkthe oil ]eve]when the unit is cold. Raise the seat
plateto gain access to the transmission oil reservoirs (A,
Figure33). The oil should be up to the "FULL COLD"
mark (B). If the oil is below this level, proceed to step 2.
2. Before removing the reservoir cap, make sure the area
around the reservoir cap and fill neck of the reservoir is
free of dust, dirt, or other debris. Removethe reservoir
cap.
3. Add oil up to the "FULL COLD"mark (B, Figure33).
4. Reinstallthe reservoir cap.
Transmission Oil Filter Change
ChangeInterval: Every 200 Hours
1. Locate the transmission oil filters (A, Figure 34)
underneaththe rear of the machine on the
transmissions.
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3.
4.
Removethe three 1/4" filter guard screws (C) and the
filter guard (B).
Cleanthe area around the filter baseand remove the
filter.
Apply a film of new oil to the gasket of the new
replacementfilter. After the oil has drained, thread the
new filter onto the filter base until the gasket makes
contact, then tighten 3/4 of a turn more.
5. Reinstallthe filter guard with the three 1/4" filter guard
screws
6. Using a hex bit swivel socket or a modified allen wrench
remove the top port plug from the transmissions.
7. Removethe transmission reservoir cap and fill with oil
until oil appearsat the bottom of the transmission's top
port (approximately 2 qts (1,89L).
8. Reinstallthe top port plug and tighten to 15 ft Ibs (20,38
Nm).
9. Continueto add oil to the transmission oil reservoirs
until the oil level reaches the "FULL COLD"mark.
Reinstallthe oil reservoir cap.
10. Repeatthis process for the other side of the machine.
11. Runthe unit for several minutes and check the
transmission oil level.
IMPORTANT NOTE." U se caution after changing the filter, air
in the hydraulic system may affect the responsiveness of the
ground speed control levers, Repeat step 11 until the air is
out of the system,
Figure 33,
A.
B.
Transmissbn Oil Reservoirs
Transmission Oil Reservoirs
"FULL COLD"Mark
Figure 34, Transmission(Left Side Shown,)
A, Transmission Oil Filter
B. Filter Guard
C. 1/4" Filter Guard Screws
D, TopPort Plug
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