Snapper ELT180H33IBV Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........... 2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS .........................................5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ...................... 6-8
Components .......................................................6
Controls................................................................6
Decals / Symbols..............................................7-8
SECTION 2 -
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 9-14
Pre-start Checklist ..............................................9
Operator’s Seat Adjustment ..............................9
Starting & Stopping Engine.........................10-11
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive.....................11
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades............11-12
Parking Brake ....................................................12
Cutting Height Adjustment...............................12
Rolling Tractor With Engine Off.......................13
Reverse Lockout Mechanism...........................14
SECTION 3 -
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ................ 15-19
Service - After First 5 Hours.............................15
Change Engine Oil ............................................15
Check Blade Brake............................................15
Check Mower Blade ..........................................15
Check Deck Drive Belt ......................................16
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours ...............16
Check Engine .................................................16
Mower Components.......................................16
Check Blade Brake.........................................16
Lubrication (Tractor)....................................17-18
Front Wheel Bearings....................................17
Axle Spindles..................................................17
Clutch/Brake Pivot .........................................17
Steering Sector Gear .....................................17
Steering Shaft.................................................17
Steering Drag Link .........................................17
Steering Tie Rod.............................................18
Blade Engagement Mechanism....................18
Park Brake Lever............................................18
Deck Lift Mechanism .....................................18
Service - Annually ........................................18-19
Engine .............................................................19
Fuel Filter........................................................19
Spark Plug ......................................................19
Hydrostatic Transmission Oil.......................19
Safety Interlock System Checks......................19
SECTION 4 -
ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR............................20-31
Engine Adjustments & Repair .........................20
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ....... 20
Blade Brake Adjustment ..................................20
Blade Belt Adjustment.................................20-21
Adjusting Mower Blade ..............................21-22
33” Side To Side...........................................22-23
(Deck Level Adjustment)
33” Front To Rear Sector Plates......................23
(Deck Level Adjustment)
33” Front To Rear Front Lift Rod..................... 23
(Deck Level Adjustment)
Brake Adjustment - HYDRO DRIVE.................24
Steering Adjustment......................................... 24
Shifter Adjustment.......................................24-25
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment....................... 25
Mower Blade Service...................................25-27
Mower Blade Wear Limits............................. 25
Mower Blade Sharpening.............................. 26
Mower Blade Replacement......................26-27
Traction Drive Belt Removal/Replace........27-29
Deck Belt Removal & Replacement ................ 29
Battery Service.............................................30-31
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES ................................. 32
SECTION 5 -
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ..................................33-34
Harness Routing ............................................... 33
Schematics - Briggs & Stratton w/Lights....... 34
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................35-36
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 37
MAINTENANCE PARTS.............................................. 37
WARRANTY................................................................. 38
IMPORTANT
The figures and illustrations in this manual are
provided for reference only and may differ from
your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer
if you have questions.