Snapper LT160H48GBV, LT160H42GBV2, LT180H48GBV2, WLT160H42GBV, WLT180H48GBV2 Bell Crank

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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool.

4.4.7.TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

48” Mower Deck Removal

It is necessary to remove deck in order to replace belts. Remove deck as follows:

1.Place tractor on a firm, level surface such as a driveway or garage floor and set the park brake.

2.Turn engine “OFF”. Remove key.

3.Lower the deck to lowest setting.

4.Disconnect the front lift rod assembly from the front hanger bracket. See Figure 4.25.

5.Remove hair pins from the front deck hanger rod and slide out the rod from deck hanger bracket.

Front lift arms will be now be disconnected. See Figure 4.26.

 

BELL CRANK

HAIR PIN

LIFT

 

 

LEVER

 

ROD

SWIVEL

FRONT LIFT ROD

HAIR PIN

CLEVIS

PIN

FRONT HANGER

BRACKET

48” DECK SHOWN

FIGURE 4.25

6.Turn the front wheels to the left.

7.Hold front of deck "UP" and slide the front deck hanger rod to the right and out then lower the front of deck to the ground.

8.Remove deck drive belt from engine pulley bottom groove. See Figure 4.29.

RIGHT

SIDE

SHOWN

DECK HANGER

BRACKET

FRONT

AXLE

FRONT DECK

HANGER ROD

FRONT

HAIR PIN

LIFT ARM

 

FIGURE 4.26

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

DECK

DRIVE

BELT

FIGURE 4.27

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Contents Model Number Explanation 160Important Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Familiarization Components ControlsPRE-START Checklist OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear AdjustmentStarting & Operation Starting Engine Starting Mower Blade Starting & OperationStarting Wheel Drive Stopping ENGINE, BLADE, Wheel Drive 2.4.1. Stopping EngineStopping Stopping Mower Blades Setting Park BrakeCutting Height Adjustment Releasing Park BrakeRolling Tractor with Engine OFF 2.6.1. Rolling Hydro Models Reverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideChange Engine OIL Service After First 5 HoursIntroduction Check Blade BrakeSingle Cylinder Engine Type Check Deck Drive BeltSevice Every 25 Operating Hours Check Engine Twin Cylinder Engine Type Mower ComponentsSteering Shaft Tractor Lubrication From Previous Clutch/Brake PivotSteering Sector Gear Steering Drag LinkFuel Filter Annually END of Each SeasonEngine Spark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission OILBlade Belt Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairBlade Brake Adjustment Mower Deck Adjustment Levelness 1. SIDE-To-SIDE 42 DecksClevis Mower Deck Adjustment Levelness SIDE-To-SIDE 48 Decks TOP View of DeckMower Deck Adjustment Levelness Front To RearShifter Adjustment Tractor Drive Components Brake AdjustmentSteering Adjustment Traction Drive Belt Adjustment Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear LimitsNinja Blade Sharpening Ninja Blade Wear LimitsStandard Blade Sharpening Mower Blade Replacement Deck Shown Traction Drive Belt ReplacementMower Deck Removal Traction drive belt replacement View from Underneath TractorBell Crank Adjustment & Repair Tension Idler Spring Remove Spring from TOP View Mower Deck Battery Service Battery Battery RemovalBattery Installation Battery StorageBattery Testing NEW Battery PreparationRemove NUT Remove Belt from Spindle Remove Blade Bolt LT160H42GBV LT180H48GBV2 AccessoriesAvailable LT160H42GBV2Electrical System Troubleshooting Guide Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionTroubleshooting Guide Ninja LT160H42FBVYear Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Service Notes Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Electric Clutch Series G

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