Snapper LT160H42FBV Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........2 - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................ 4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ......................... 5
Components ........................................................5
Controls ................................................................5
SECTION 2 -
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................6-10
Pre-start Checklist ..............................................6
Operator’s Seat Adjustment ...............................6
Starting & Stopping Engine............................ 7-8
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive .......................8
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades................ 8-9
Parking Brake.......................................................9
Cutting Height Adjustment .................................9
Rolling Tractor with Engine Off........................10
SECTION 3 -
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .................11-14
Service - After First 5 Hours .............................11
Change Engine Oil..........................................11
Check Blade Brake.........................................11
Check Mower Blades......................................11
Check Deck Drive Belt ...................................12
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours................12
Check Engine..................................................12
Mower Components.......................................12
Check Blade Brake.........................................12
Lubrication (Tractor)................................ 12-13
Front Wheel Bearings ....................................12
Axle Spindles ..................................................12
Clutch/Brake Pivot..........................................13
Steering Sector Gear......................................13
Steering Shaft .................................................13
Steering Drag Link..........................................13
Steering Tie Rod .............................................13
Park Brake Lever ............................................13
Deck Lift Mechanism......................................13
Service - Annually...........................................14
Engine..............................................................14
Fuel Filter.........................................................14
Spark Plug.......................................................14
Hydrostatic Transmission Oil........................14
SECTION 4 -
ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR........................... 15-32
Engine Adjustments & Repair .............................15
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ...........15
Blade Brake Adjustment ......................................15
Blade Belt Adjustment..........................................15
42” Side To Side Deck Level Adjustment...........15
42” Front To Rear Deck Level Adjustment.........16
48” Side To Side Deck Level Adjustment......17-18
48” Front To Rear Deck Level Adjustment.........18
Brake Adjustment .................................................19
Steering Adjustment.............................................19
Shifter Adjustment...........................................19-20
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment...........................20
Mower Blade Service.......................................20-22
Blade Wear Limit ..........................................20-21
Blade Sharpening..............................................21
Mower Blade Replacement...............................22
Traction Drive Belt Removal/Replace............23-26
Deck Belt Removal & Replacement ...............27-28
Battery Service.................................................29-30
Mower Spindles Bearing Replacement ..............31
Available Accessories ..........................................32
SECTION 5 -
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM................................. 33-34
Schematics - Briggs & Stratton
(Single Cylinder Engines).................................33
Schematics - Briggs & Stratton
(Twin Cylinder Engine) .....................................34
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...................... 35-36
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............................. 37
MAINTENANCE PARTS..................................... 37
WARRANTY ....................................................... 38
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE............................ 39-42