Lubrication Schedule; Cutting Blade Service - Snapper 0 Series Safety Instructions And Operator's Manual

LUBRICATION SCHEDULE
•ENGINE: Change oil every 25 hours as specified in
engine manual; check oil level before each use.
• TRANSMISSION: (on the self-propelled models):
The transmission is filled with 4 ounces of SNAPPER
"00" grease at the factory and under normal usage, will
not require additional grease. It is recommended that
plug (A) be removed after every 25 hours of operation,
and a visual determination of the lubrication condition of
the transmission be made. If grease IS NOT visible on
the INPUT GEAR (the small gear below the plug
opening), add a small amount of SNAPPER "00" grease.
Reinstall the plug (A) after servicing the transmissbn.
Refer to FIG. 8.
SNAPPER "00" grease is available in a convenient
squeeze container (Part No. 6-1017 at your SNAPPER
DEALER.
CAUTION: DO NOT spill oil on the surface of drive
disc (on seif-propeiied modeis).
OIL PLUG-DRAIN (UNDER DECK)
CUTTING BLADE SERVICE
WARNiNG: Always disconnect the spark plug wire
and secure the end away from the plug before in¬
specting/servicing the blade, to prevent uninten¬
tional start-ups.
Inspect blade at frequent intervals for tightness and
condition.
Refer to FIG. 9 for blade condition. Replace the
blade if it is badly chipped, bent, noticeably out of
balance, or has a notch worn in either tip - as shown
in example B.
The B wear pattern occurs more rapidly under sandy
soil conditions and appears between the flat surface
and upturned "lift" iip at each end of blade tip.
WARNING: Never operate the mower with a blade
worn to the extent shown in exampie C - the "tip"
could fly off and cause personal injury or property
damage.
NOTE: Shown in Figure 9-A are examples of some wear
conditions found on SNAPPER'S special blade (NINJA)
for recycling model mowers. This blade should be
inspected more often than regular blades and special
attention should be taken to make sure that the blade is
kept in good condition. When a notch begins to appear
AT ANY POINT on the blade, replace it immediately!
Sharpen the special recycling blade (NINJA) on a bench
grinder at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees. Resharpen the
cutting edges of this blade to their original shape.
BE CAREFUL: AVOID CUTTING YOURSELF ON A
SHARP BLADE! Wear gloves to protect your hands
while handling the blade.
WARNING: DO NOT operate the mower without the
side discharge chute, adaptor/bag, or deck cover in¬
stalled and properly secured!
FIG. 9-BLADE WEAR PATTERNS