Service - Snapper RP217250 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Service

WARNING
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DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine
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. Blades are
extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
Check Grease Level in Transmission
1. Remove the transmission fill plug (A, Figure 16).
Roll the machine forward or backward while look-
ing down into the plug hole.
2. If liquid grease is not visible on the input gear (the
small gear below the plug hole), add an amount, to
cover the gear, of Snapper "00" grease.
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Figure 16: Removing the transmission fill plug
NOTE: Snapper "00" grease (Part No. 7029443) is
available at your dealer.
NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil onto the surface of the
drive disc (A, Figure 17).
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Figure 17: Location of the drive disc
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3. Reinstall the transmission plug.
4. Check the grease level after each 25 hours of
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operation.
Check Mower 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, Figure 18). 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 have to be replaced.
3. Check the torque of the blade cap screw.
Recommended torque should be 40 lb-ft (54 N.m).
4. Check the blade for sharpness, wear and damage.
Refer to the Section entitled "Blade Wear Limits".
Figure 18: Tightening the blade cap screw
Check Engine Drive Belt
Visually check the engine drive belt for cracking,
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fraying, severed or exposed belt strands. If worn
or damaged, replace the belt before operating the
mower.
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt
Visually check the poly-v belt for cracking, fray-
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ing, severed or exposed belt strands. If worn or
damaged, replace the belt before operating the
mower.
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