Snapper LT160H42GBV, LT160H42GBV2, LT180H48GBV2 important safety instructions Table of Contents

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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

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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 & Operation Starting Wheel DriveStarting Mower Blade Stopping ENGINE, BLADE, Wheel Drive 2.4.1. Stopping EngineSetting Park Brake Cutting Height AdjustmentStopping Stopping Mower Blades Releasing Park BrakeRolling Tractor with Engine OFF 2.6.1. Rolling Hydro Models Reverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideService After First 5 Hours IntroductionChange Engine OIL Check Blade BrakeService Every 25 Operating Hours Check Engine Check Deck Drive BeltSingle Cylinder Engine Type Twin Cylinder Engine Type Mower ComponentsTractor Lubrication From Previous Clutch/Brake Pivot Steering Sector GearSteering Shaft Steering Drag LinkAnnually END of Each Season EngineFuel Filter Spark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission OILEngine Adjustments & Repair Blade Brake AdjustmentBlade Belt 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 RearSteering Adjustment Tractor Drive Components Brake AdjustmentShifter Adjustment Traction Drive Belt Adjustment Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear LimitsStandard Blade Sharpening Ninja Blade Wear LimitsNinja Blade Sharpening Mower Blade Replacement Mower Deck Removal Traction Drive Belt ReplacementDeck Shown Traction drive belt replacement View from Underneath TractorBell Crank Adjustment & Repair Tension Idler Spring Remove Spring from TOP View Mower Deck Battery Battery Removal Battery InstallationBattery Service Battery StorageBattery Testing NEW Battery PreparationRemove NUT Remove Belt from Spindle Remove Blade Bolt Accessories AvailableLT160H42GBV LT180H48GBV2 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