Hydro Transaxle - Snapper LT140H38ABV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

SERVICE
7. Allow engine oil to drain completely.
TILT HOOD
FORWARD i
REMOVE
OIL PLUG
LOOSEN OIL FILL CAP
OIL
DRAIN
TROUGH
FIGURE 15
8. Reinstall Oil Plug, remove Fill Cap and refill
crankcase with oil. Refer to the Engine Owner's
Manual for engine oil specifications.
HYDRO TRANSAXLE
The hydro transaxle is not an item which requires
scheduled maintenance. However, it should be
inspected on a yearly basis by a qualified Snapper
dealer to determine if it needs additional oil or
adjustment.
EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS
• FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS: Lubricate Bearings
through the fitting on hub of each front wheel.
See Figure 16.
WHEEL
BEARING
FITTING'
FIGURE 16
FRONT AXLE: Lubricate the Spindle Fitting on
each side of the front axle. (R.H. Spindle Fitting
faces forward, L.H. Fitting faces to the rear).
See Figure 17.
SPINDLE
BUSHING
FITTING
l,
FIGURE 17
CLUTCH/BRAKE PIVOT: Lubricate the Clutch/
Brake Pivot from L.H. underside of tractor.
See Figure 18,
VIEW OF L.H, UNDERSIDE
OF TRACTOR
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PIVOT
GREASEFITrlNG
WITH ONE SHOT OF
GREASE
MOWER
BELT
CROSSMEMBER
FIGURE 18
• CHANGE OIL IN ENGINE CRANKCASE with oil
of weight and grade specified in Engine Owner's
Manual.
• ENGINE AIR CLEANER: Refer to Engine Owner's
Manual for details.
• STEERING SECTOR GEAR: Coat Gear lightly
with 30 Wt. Motor Oil.
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