Section 3 - Maintenance Instructions; Change Engine Oil; Check Mower Blade; Check Engine Drive Belt - Snapper ESPV21 Sicherheitsanweisungen & Betriebsanleitung

Section 3 – MAINTENANCE
3.1 INTRODUCTION
To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine
SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local
SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance.
For the correct part or information for a particular
mower, always mention model and serial number.
WARNING
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.
3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS

3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL

IMPORTANT: Drain fuel tank before tipping machine.
DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down.
Oil from 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.
1. Refer to

Engine

specifications, procedures
intervals.
For simplest/cleanest oil change, simply turn mower on its
side to drain oil, as shown in Figure 3.1. Drain oil through
dipstick tube into a container. Allow sufficient time for all oil
to drain.
FIGURE 3.1
2. Dispose of drain oil properly.
3. Fill engine with oil as specified in Engine Manual.
Do Not overfill.
Manual for proper
and proper service

3.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE

1. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away
from plug.
2. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to the
blade cap screw. Do not tilt mower with spark plug or
carburetor down. See Figure 3.2.
3. Check torque of blade retaining cap screw.
Recommended
See Figure 3.2.
4. Check blade for sharpness, wear and damage.
Refer to Section "Blade Wear Limits".
IMPORTANT: Drain fuel tank before tipping mower. DO
NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down. Oil
oil
from 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.

3.2.3. CHECK ENGINE DRIVE BELT

1. Visually check engine drive belt for cracking,
fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. If worn or
damaged, replace belt before operating mower.
Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and
service assistance.

3.3 SERVICE - PERIODIC

Perform all maintenance as described in the "Service
Schedule" section of this manual.
3.3.1. Engine
Service engine according to engine owner's manual.

3.3.2. Air Filter

Refer to
instructions.

3.3.3. Engine Oil

Refer to
instructions.
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torque should be
RECOMMENDED
BLADE RETAINING
CAP SCREW TORQUE
VALUE SHOULD BE
40 FT. LBS.
FIGURE 3.2
engine owner's manual
engine owner's manual
40 ft. lbs.
for service
for service