Snapper LT160H42GBV, LT160H42GBV2, LT180H48GBV2 important safety instructions

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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

LAWN TRACTOR

HYDROSTATIC DRIVE

ELECTRIC CLUTCH

SERIES G

MODELS

LT160H42GBV

LT160H42GBV2

LT180H48GBV2

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

 

 

 

 

 

LT

 

160

H

42

G

B

 

V

2

 

 

 

 

 

MODEL DESIGNATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE OPTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE HP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE TYPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE MODEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CUTTING WIDTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERIES DESIGNATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LT – Model Designation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G – Series Designation

160 – 16.0 HP (Engine Horse Power)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B – Briggs & Stratton Engine

180 – 18.0 HP (Engine Horse Power)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V – Over Head Valve Type Engine

H – Hydrostatic Transmission Drive System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 – Twin Cylinder Engine

42 – 42” Cutting Width Mower Deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

48 – 48” Cutting Width Mower Deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product! Before operating the Lawn Tractor, read and follow the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on pages 2 & 3, all other instructions contained in this manual and the accompanying booklet “About Power Mower Safety”. Lawn mowers and all power equipment can be potentially dangerous if used improperly. REMEMBER: SAFETY REQUIRES CAREFULL USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMON SENSE!

COPYRIGHT © 2000

SNAPPER INC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

MANUAL No. 7-3621 (I.R. 4/15/00)

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Contents 160 Model Number ExplanationImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Components Controls FamiliarizationOPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear Adjustment PRE-START ChecklistStarting & Operation Starting Engine Starting Wheel Drive Starting & OperationStarting Mower Blade Stopping ENGINE, BLADE, Wheel Drive 2.4.1. Stopping EngineCutting Height Adjustment Setting Park BrakeStopping Stopping Mower Blades Releasing Park BrakeRolling Tractor with Engine OFF 2.6.1. Rolling Hydro Models Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override Reverse Lockout MechanismIntroduction Service After First 5 HoursChange Engine OIL Check Blade BrakeCheck Deck Drive Belt Service Every 25 Operating Hours Check EngineSingle Cylinder Engine Type Twin Cylinder Engine Type Mower ComponentsSteering Sector Gear Tractor Lubrication From Previous Clutch/Brake PivotSteering Shaft Steering Drag LinkEngine Annually END of Each SeasonFuel Filter Spark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission OILBlade Brake Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairBlade Belt Adjustment Mower Deck Adjustment Levelness 1. SIDE-To-SIDE 42 DecksClevis TOP View of Deck Mower Deck Adjustment Levelness SIDE-To-SIDE 48 DecksFront To Rear Mower Deck Adjustment LevelnessSteering Adjustment Tractor Drive Components Brake AdjustmentShifter Adjustment Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear Limits Traction Drive Belt AdjustmentStandard Blade Sharpening Ninja Blade Wear LimitsNinja Blade Sharpening Mower Blade Replacement Mower Deck Removal Traction Drive Belt ReplacementDeck Shown View from Underneath Tractor Traction drive belt replacementBell Crank Adjustment & Repair Tension Idler Spring Remove Spring from TOP View Mower Deck Battery Installation Battery Battery RemovalBattery Service Battery StorageNEW Battery Preparation Battery TestingRemove NUT Remove Belt from Spindle Remove Blade Bolt Available AccessoriesLT160H42GBV LT180H48GBV2 LT160H42GBV2Electrical System Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Guide LT160H42FBV NinjaDisclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Service Notes Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Electric Clutch Series G