Snapper LT180H38IBV Stopping Stopping Mower Blade, Setting Park Brake, Releasing Park Brake

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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.4STOPPING

2.4.3. STOPPING MOWER BLADE

1.Stop mower blade by moving blade engagement lever to the "OFF" position. See Figure 2.11.

BLADE

ENGAGEMENT

LEVER

OFF

FIGURE 2.11

WARNING

Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a complete stop in 5 seconds or less. If the blade continues to rotate after 5 seconds, the blade brake must be adjusted. Refer to Section “BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT” for adjustment procedures or return machine to dealer for adjustment. DO NOT CONTINUE to operate mower until blade brake is properly adjusted.

2.4.4.SETTING PARK BRAKE

1.Fully depress clutch/brake pedal.

2.Move park brake lever up into slot. See Figure 2.12.

3.Release pedal.

PUSH PEDAL ALL

PARK BRAKE

THE WAY DOWN

LEVER

MOVE PARK BRAKE

LEVER “UP” TO

ENGAGE PARK BRAKE

FIGURE 2.12

2.4.5.RELEASING PARK BRAKE

1.Fully depress clutch/brake pedal. Move park brake lever “DOWN” to release park brake. Release clutch/brake pedal. See Figure 2.13.

PARK BRAKE LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE WILL RELEASE

PEDALAUTOMATICALLY

FULLY DEPRESS

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

FIGURE 2.13

2.5.CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1. Depress lock button on cutting height adjustment lever. See Figure 2.14.

DEPRESS

LOCK BUTTON

CUTTING

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

LEVER

HIGHEST CUT

LOWEST CUT

FIGURE 2.14

2.Raise or lower deck to any of six positions as desired.

WARNING

DO NOT park machine on slopes.

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Contents Model Number Explanation European Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series HImportant Safety Instructions From Previous OperationTable of Contents Components Controls FamiliarizationFamiliarization Decals / Symbols Lights on Engine OFF Engine on Start OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear Adjustment PRE-START ChecklistOFF Starting & Operation Starting EngineStopping Wheel Drive Starting & Operation 2.3.2. Starting Wheel DriveStarting Mower Blade Stopping ENGINE, BLADE, Wheel Drive Stopping EngineReleasing Park Brake Setting Park BrakeCutting Height Adjustment Stopping Stopping Mower BladeRolling Tractor with Engine OFF Rolling Hydro Models Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override Reverse Lockout MechanismCheck Blade Brake Service After First 5 HoursIntroduction Change Engine OILMower Components Service Every 25 Operating Hours Check EngineCheck 33 Deck Drive Belt Tractor Lubrication Fuel Filter Annually END of Each SeasonSpark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission OIL Annually END of Each Season 3.4.2. Fuel FilterOn next Engine Adjustments & RepairBlade Brake Adjustment Deck Blade Brake AdjustmentAdjusting Mower Blade 33 Decks Only Blade Belt Adjustment 33 Deck from previousSide View of Deck Deck Level Adjustment Side to Side Deck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Front Lift ROD Deck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Sector PlatesShifter Adjustment Tractor Drive Components 4.3.1. Brake AdjustmentSteering Adjustment Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear Limits Ninja Blade Sharpening Mower Blade ReplacementNinja Blade Wear Limits Standard Blade SharpeningTraction drive belt removal Mower Blade ReplacementTraction Drive Belt Replacement Traction Drive Belt Replacement Mower Deck RemovalView from Underneath Tractor Traction drive belt replacementTraction drive belt removal from previous Mower Deck RemovalDeck Drive Belt Traction drive belt replacement from previousDeck Belt Removal & Replacement Deck Belt Removal & Replacement 33 Deck Drive BeltBattery Storage Battery Battery RemovalBattery Installation Battery ServiceNEW Battery Preparation Battery TestingAvailable Accessories Electrical System Electrical System Troubleshooting Guide Uneven tire pressure Bring to proper pressure ELT145H33HBV Tractor Drive Belts Mower BladesModel No Engine to Transmission Engine to Deck Standard NinjaDisclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyService Notes Service Notes European Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series H

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