Section 4 - Maintenance - Snapper NZM21520KWV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 4 - MAINTENANCE
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 perform service and
maintenance near an open flame. Wipe off any
spilled fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run
engine indoors.
4.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)
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4,5,2, 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.
1. Remove fuel line clamps from fuel filter.
2. Remove fuel lines from filter. Discard filter.
3. Install new fuel filter. IMPORTANT: Some fuel
filters are fuel flow directional. Check for arrow that
shows fuel flow direction. Reinstall fuel line clamps.
See Figure 4.8.
LEFT SIDE OF
MACHINE
4.6 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).
Move motion control levers to the neutral position.
Engage parking brake.
1. Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to
the highest cutting position. See Figure 4.9.
2, IMPORTANT - STORED ENERGY. Relieve
tension on deck lift assist spring by backing off nut
on eyebott. Failure to relive tension could result in
personal injury. See Figure 4.9.
3. Place a wooden block under the front and rear
edge of the mower deck.
4, Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to a
lower cutting position until deck rests on wooden
blocks. Position the deck to where there is no
tension on the deck hanger chains. See Figure 4.9.
LOWEST CUTTING
POSITION (ALL THE
WAY FORWARD)
POSITION DECK LIFT LEVER IN HIGHEST CUTTING
POSITION. PLACE WOODEN BLOCKS UNDER
FRONT AND REAR OF DECK. LOWER DECK ONTO
CLAMP FUEL LINE
TO PREVENT
LOOSEN DECK
LIFT ASSIST
FUEL
LINE TO
REMOVE LINE
PREVENT
CLAMPS SPILLAGE
FIGURE 4.8
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FIGURE 4.9
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