Snapper EZF2100DKU, EZF2300GKU, EZF520, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 

 
3.5 

ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) 

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3.5.2. 

FUEL FILTER (DIESEL ENGINE ONLY) 
Service fuel filter as instructed in engine owner’s 
manual. Turn key to “OFF” position. Engine MUST 
be stopped and MUST be cold before removing 
filter. 
1. Move the fuel filter cock handle to the closed 
position. 
2.  Remove the fuel filter bowl retaining ring. Fuel 
filter bowl, two “O” Rings, spring and filter can be 
removed. See Figure 3.8. 
3. Replace filter element. Clean filter bowl with 
fresh diesel fuel. Reassemble the fuel filter bowl 
assembly. Tighten retaining ring securely. Check 
for leakage. Air bleed the fuel system. 
4.  Fill the fuel tank to the fullest extent. Open the 
fuel filter cock. 
5.  Loosen air vent plug a few turns at the top of 
fuel filter/fuel cock assembly. Allow air bubbles to 
be released. Close air vent plug when a steady flow 
of fuel is observed. 
NOTE: After replacing fuel filter, engine may have 
to be cranked briefly with air vent plug loosened to 
purge all air from system. 

FIGURE 3.8 

3.6 DECK 

REMOVAL 

Move machine to an area where the mower 
deck is to be disconnected. Turn engine “OFF” 
but leave key switch in the “ON” position. 
Engage parking brake. 
1.  The rear of deck must be raised up and both 
jack stands moved down to the lowest position 
and both locking pins inserted. NOTE: Jack 
stands are stored on the left and right rear sides 
of the mower. 
2. Using deck lift switch, lower deck down to 
rest on jack stands.  
3.  The hitch latch pins are shown in the latched 
position. The latched position locks the deck lift 
arm into position. See Figure 3.9. 

FIGURE 3.9 

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WARNING 

Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before 
performing service or maintenance. DO NOT smoke 
near fuel components when performing service or 
maintenance. DO NOT perform service and 
maintenance near an open flame. Wipe off any 
spilled fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run 
engine indoors. 

AIR VENT 
PLUG 

SMALL “O” 
RING 

FUEL FILTER 

SPRING 

LARGE “O” 
RING 

FUEL BOWL 

RETAINING 
RING 

HITCH LATCH PIN 
SHOWN IN LATCHED 
OR LOCKED 
POSITION 

HITCH 
PLATE 

DECK  
LIFT ARM 

FUEL COCK