Maintenance; Changeengine 0Il; Checkmower Blade; Check Engine Drive Belt - Snapper SPV21675FC (7800265) Operator's Manual

Maintenance-Introduction
To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAPPER
replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPERdealer for
parts and service assistance. For the correct part or
information for a particular mower, always mention the
model and serial number.
WARNING
DONOT attempt any maintenance,adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOPengine and blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark
plug. Engine and components are HOT.Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working
around cutting blades. Bladesare extremely sharp and can
cause severe injury.
Service- After First5 Hours
Change Engine Oil
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2.
Refer to the Engine Manual for proper oil specifications,
procedures and proper service intervals.
For the simplest/cleanest oil change, simply turn the
mower on its side to drain the oil, as shown. Drain the
oil through the dipstick tube (A, Figure 13) into a
container. Allow sufficient time for all the oil to drain.
Important: Drain the fuel tank before tipping the machine.
DO NOT tip the machine with the carburetor or spark plug
down. Oil from the crankcase will saturate the air filter and
cause the engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If
contamination does occur, the air filter will haveto be
replaced.
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Figure 13: Draining the engine oil
3. Dispose of drain oil properly.
4. Fill the engine with oil as specified in the Engine Manual.
Do Not overfill.
CheckMower Blade
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure the end away
from the plug.
2. Tilt the mower up on its rear wheels for access to the
blade cap screw (A, Figure14). Do not tilt the mower
with the spark plug or carburetor down.
Important:Drain the fuel tank before tipping the mower. DO
NOT tip the machine with the carburetor or spark plug down.
Oil from the crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause
the engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If
contamination does occur, the air filter will haveto be
replaced.
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Figure 14. Tightening the blade cap screw
3. Checkthe torque of the blade cap screw. Recommended
torque should be 40 ft. Ibs.
4. Checkthe blade for sharpness, wear and damage. Refer
to the Section entitled "BladeWear Limits".
Check Engine Drive Belt
1. Visually check the engine drive belt for cracking, fraying,
severed or exposed belt strands. If worn or damaged,
replacethe belt before operating the mower.
Service- Periodic
Perform all maintenanceas described in the "Service
Schedule" section of this manual.
Engine
Service the engine according to the engine owner's manual.
Air Filter
Refer to the engine owner's manual for service instructions.
EngineOil
Refer to the engine owner's manual for service instructions.
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