Snapper LT160H42GBV, LT160H42GBV2, WLT180H48GBV2, WLT160H42GBV, WLT180H48GBV2 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 ........................6-11
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
Reverse Lockout Mechanism ...........................11
SECTION 3 -
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .................12-15
Service - After First 5 Hours ........................12
Change Engine Oil..........................................12
Check Blade Brake.........................................12
Check Mower Blades......................................12
Check Deck Drive Belt ...................................13
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours................13
Check Engine..................................................13
Mower Components.......................................13
Check Blade Brake.........................................13
Lubrication (Tractor)................................ 13-14
Front Wheel Bearings ....................................13
Axle Spindles ..................................................13
Clutch/Brake Pivot..........................................14
Steering Sector Gear......................................14
Steering Shaft .................................................14
Steering Drag Link..........................................14
Steering Tie Rod .............................................14
Park Brake Lever ............................................14
Deck Lift Mechanism......................................14
Service - Annually...........................................15
Engine..............................................................15
Fuel Filter.........................................................15
Spark Plug.......................................................15
Hydrostatic Transmission Oil........................15
SECTION 4 -
ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR........................... 16-33
Engine Adjustments & Repair .............................16
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ...........16
Blade Brake Adjustment ......................................16
Blade Belt Adjustment..........................................16
42” Side To Side Deck Level Adjustment...........16
42” Front To Rear Deck Level Adjustment.........17
48” Side To Side Deck Level Adjustment......18-19
48” Front To Rear Deck Level Adjustment.........19
Brake Adjustment .................................................20
Steering Adjustment.............................................20
Shifter Adjustment...........................................20-21
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment...........................21
Mower Blade Service.......................................21-24
Blade Wear Limit ..........................................21-22
Blade Sharpening..............................................22
Mower Blade Replacement...............................23
Traction Drive Belt Removal/Replace............24-27
Deck Belt Removal & Replacement ...............28-29
Battery Service.................................................30-31
Mower Spindles Bearing Replacement ..............32
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES............................33
SECTION 5 -
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...................................... 34
Schematics - Briggs & Stratton
(Single Cylinder Engines).................................34
Schematics - Briggs & Stratton
(Twin Cylinder Engine) .....................................34
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...................... 35-36
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............................. 37
MAINTENANCE PARTS..................................... 37
WARRANTY ....................................................... 38
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE............................ 39-42