Snapper 1600 Series - Manual (Page 26)

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Regular
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower.
* Refer to engine owner’s manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period.
** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
*** Service after the first 50 hours of operation, then every 250 hours of operation.
SAFETY ITEMS Before
Each
Use Every 5
Hours Every 25
Hours Every
100
Hours Every
250
Hours Spring &
Fall
Check Safety Interlock System •
Check Tractor Brakes
•
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time • •
TRACTOR MAINTENANCE ITEMS Before
Each
Use Every 5
Hours Every 25
Hours Every
100
Hours Every
250
Hours Spring &
Fall
Check Tractor/Mower for loose hardware •
Check / Clean Radiator (If Equipped) ** • •
Check / Clean Oil Cooler (If Equipped) ** •
Check / Clean Cooling Fins (If Equipped)
•
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch •
Lubricate Tractor & Mower ** •
Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts Yearly
Clean Battery & Cables •
Check Tire Pressure •
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades** •
Perform Transmission Maint. (Varies by
Model) ***
Change Hydraulic System Filter (If Equipped) **
Check Mower Blade Timing (40” Mower) Yearly
Check Arbor Drive Belt Tension (40” Mower) Yearly
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Before
Each
Use Every 5
Hours Every 25
Hours Every
100
Hours Every
250
Hours Spring &
Fall
Check Engine Oil Level •
Check / Change Engine Air Filter *
Change Engine Oil & Filter *
Inspect Spark Plug(s) *
Check / Replace Fuel Filter *