Snapper 1300 Series - Manual (Page 23)

Normal Care
Figure 26. Hydrostatic Reservoir
A. Cap B. Reservoir
screen into the reservoir. Check the level again after
operating the rider a few times. If level is consistently
low, see your dealer to check for leaks.
5. Keep cooling fins and fan cover free of grass and dirt.
Figure 27. Removing The Blade
SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
Figure 26. Balancing The Blade
For your personal safety, do not handle the
sharp mower blades with bare hands. Careless
or improper handling of blades may result in
serious injury.
Remove mower from the tractor.
2. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents.
If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps.
3. To remove blade for sharpening, use wooden block
to hold blade while removing the blade mounting
screw (figure 27).
4. Use a file to sharpen blade to fine edge. Remove all
nicks and dents in blade edge. If blade is severely
damaged, it should be replaced.
5. Balance the blade as shown in figure 26. Center the
blade hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil. A
balanced blade will remain level.
Figure 29. Installing The Blade
A. Wooden Block
C. Cup Washer
B. Spline Washer D .
A
WARNING
For your personal safety, blade mounting
screws must each be installed with a cup washer
and
washer, then securely tightened.
Torque blade mounting to 50-70
(67-96
6. Reinstall each blade with the tabs pointing up toward
deck as shown in figure 29. Secure with a
(D), cup washer (C) and washer (B). Use a
wooden block to prevent blade rotation and torque
capscrews to
(67-95
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