Snapper LT-200 Series Operator's Manual page 27

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Figure 17.Arbor lubrication points
LubricateRear Axle Shafts
Service Interval: Yearly
We recommend removing the rear wheel hubs and
lubricating the axle shafts yearly. This prevents the wheel
hubs from seizing onto the axle shaft and makes future
service easier.
1. Turn off the ignition, turn off the PTO,engage the
parking brake, and block the front tires.
2. Using a jack or chain hoist positioned at the center of
the rear frame, carefully jack the unit up until the rear
tires are approximately 1-2 in. (2.5-5 cm) off the
ground.
Note: For overall unit stability during service, do not jack rear
end higher than required for wheel removal
3. Support the rear of the unit on jackstands positioned
under the rear frame.
Note: Your axle assembly may differ slightly from the
assembly pictured: the quantity of washers is adjusted to
allow a smafl amount of axle end-play.
4. Removethe hardware retaining the wheel assembly to
the axle and lubricate the axle shaft using anti-seize
compound or lithium grease.
5. Reinstall the components in reverse order of
disassembly and lower the unit. Be sure the key (A,
Figure 19) is in place in the axle keyway.
Figure 18: Lubricate deck linkage (38 in. shown)
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Figure 19: Rearaxle hardware
A - Key
B- Spacer
C - Wheel and Hub
D - Special Washer
E- Small Washer
F- E-Clip
G - Axle Cap
H- Large Washer
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