Maintenance; Maintenanceschedule; Regular Checks - Snapper LT-200 Series Operator's Manual

Maintenance
MaintenanceSchedule
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower.
MaintenanceSchedule
Safety Items Before Every5 Every25 Every100 Every250 Spring&
EachUse Hours Hours Hours Hours Fall
CheckSafety Interlock System •
CheckTractor Brakes •
CheckMower Blade Stopping Time • •
Tractor MaintenanceItems Before Every5 Every25 Every100 Every250 Spring&
EachUse Hours Hours Hours Hours Fall
CheckTractor/Mower for loose hardware •
Check/ CleanCooling Fins (If Equipped) •
Check/ Adjust PTOClutch •
Lubricate Tractor & Mower ** •
Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts Yearly
CleanBattery and Cables •
CheckTire Pressure •
CleanDeck and Check/ReplaceMower •
Blades**
EngineMaintenance Items Before Every5 Every25 Every50 Every100 Spring&
EachUse Hours Hours Hours Hours Fall
CheckEngine Oil Level •
Check/ ChangeEngine Air Filter * •
ChangeEngine Oil * • • •
ChangeEngine Oil and Filter * •
Inspect Spark Plug(s) * •
Check/ Replace Fuel Filter *
• = All Models
* See Engine Maintenance. Changeoriginal engine oil after initial break-in period.
** More often in hot (over 85° F [30° C]) weather or dusty operating conditions.
Regular Checks
CheckTire Pressures
Service Intervah Every 25 Hours
Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained
at the levels shown in the chart (Figure 12). Note that these
pressures may differ slightly from the "Max Inflation"
stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown
provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and extend tire
life.
Size
22 x 1.0-8
15 x 6.0-6
Figure 12: Tirepressure
PSI bar
10 0.68
12-14 0.82-0.96
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