Snapper RE110 Operater's Manual - Page 18

Maintenance ! WARNING Service Engine Air Cleaner ! The engine is equipped with a dual element air cleaner. Both DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or the foam pre-cleaner and cartridge require service. Refer to repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. the Engine Manual for recommended service procedures. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine Check Mower Blade and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. 1. Follow the WARNING statement found on this page. 2. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on the rear bumper. (See statement below.) 3. Check the torque of the blade mounting bolts (A, Figure Introduction 20). As necessary, torque to 30 to 40 ft. lbs. 4. Check the blade for sharpness, wear and damage. Refer Contact a local dealer for parts and service assistance. For to the section entitled "BLADE WEAR LIMITS". the correct part or information for a particular Rear Engine 5. Check the blade for straightness. Refer to the section Riding Mower, always mention the model and serial number. entitled "ADJUSTING MOWER BLADE". We recommend returning the Rear Engine Rider to an authorized dealer annually for inspection and addition of any new devices, which might upgrade the safety of the Rear ! DANGER ! Engine Rider. DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive Change Engine Oil r n 1. Place bricks or wooden blocks under the front wheels to lower the rear of the engine. fo tio 2. Loosen or remove the oil fill cap on the engine. 3. Place a 2 quart minimum capacity container under the end of the oil drain (Figure 19). t c 4. Remove or open the oil drain plug (A or B, Figure 19), o depending upon the type of oil drain plug the engine is u equipped with. N d A wear or damage on the Rear Engine Rider. Refer to the section entitled "MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT" for proper blade inspection and service procedures. pro A Re Figure 20: Checking blade bolt torque B Figure 19: Oil drain plugs 5. After all the oil has drained, replace or close the drain plug, and wipe up any oil that may have spilled. Dispose of used oil properly. 6. Fill the engine crankcase with new oil. Refer to the engine manual for oil specifications. 7. Change the oil filter on engines equipped with oil filters at every oil change. Refer to the engine manual for service instructions. IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the emissions system: • Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling the tank when fuel collects in the filler neck. • Empty the fuel tank before standing the machine on its rear bumper. 18 www.snapper.com