Snapper MRP216518B Manual Do Utilizador

 

NOTE:  Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive 
disc.  See Figure 3.3. 

3.  Reinstall transmission plug. 
4.  Check grease level after each 25 hours of 
operation. 

 

 

 
IMPORTANT: Drain fuel tank before tipping mower. 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. 
 

3.2.3.  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 3.4. 
3. Check torque of blade retaining cap screw. 
Recommended  torque  should  be  40  ft.  lbs.             
See Figure 3.4. 
4. Check blade for sharpness, wear and damage. 
Refer to Section “Blade Wear Limits”. 
3.2.4.  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. 
 
 

3.2.5. CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY-V BELT 
1.  Visually check poly-v belt for cracking, fraying, 
severed or belt strands exposed. If worn or 
damaged, replace belt before operating mower. 

 

 
3.3  SERVICE - ANNUALLY  
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 engine owner’s manual for service 
instructions. 
3.3.3. Engine 

Oil 

Refer to engine owner’s manual for service 
instructions. 
 

Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for directions 
regarding engine storage preparations. Prepare the 
mower for “end of season” storage as follows: 

1.  Drain fuel from fuel tank and let engine run until 
all fuel is out of the carburetor. 
2.  Disconnect and remove the spark plug wire 
away from spark plug before any other 
preparations are made! 
3. Tape all openings closed to prevent spraying 
water into exhaust or air intakes during washing. 
4.  Tilt mower up on its rear wheels and thoroughly 
clean the underside of the deck. Do not tilt mower 
with spark plug or carburetor down. Scrape away 
any accumulation of grass with a putty knife and or 
wire brush. 
5.  Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating 
of oil to prevent corrosion.  
6.  On self-propelled models disconnect transfer 
rod clip and remove ground speed control rod 
before folding handles. 
7.  Loosen handle knobs. Carefully fold the handles 
forward, “flexing” the control cables to prevent 
cable damage. 
8. Store the mower in a shed or other dry area, 
protected from weather.