Snapper LT180H48FBV2, LT160H42FBV2 important safety instructions Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	.......... 2 - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	5
Components	5
Controls	5
SECTION 2 -
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	6-10
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
SECTION 3 -
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	11-14
Service - After First 5 Hours	11
Change Engine Oil	11
Check Blade Brake	11
Check Mower Blades	11
Check Deck Drive Belt	12
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours	12
Check Engine	12
Mower Components	12
Check Blade Brake	12
Lubrication (Tractor)	12-13
Front Wheel Bearings	12
Axle Spindles	12
Clutch/Brake Pivot	13
Steering Sector Gear	13
Steering Shaft	13
Steering Drag Link	13
Steering Tie Rod	13
Park Brake Lever	13
Deck Lift Mechanism	13
Service - Annually	14
Engine	14
Fuel Filter	14
Spark Plug	14
Hydrostatic Transmission Oil	14

SECTION 4 -
ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR	15-32
Engine Adjustments & Repair	15
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments	15
Blade Brake Adjustment	15
Blade Belt Adjustment	15
42” Side To Side Deck Level Adjustment	15
42” Front To Rear Deck Level Adjustment	16
48” Side To Side Deck Level Adjustment	17-18
48” Front To Rear Deck Level Adjustment	18
Brake Adjustment	19
Steering Adjustment	19
Shifter Adjustment	19-20
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment	20
Mower Blade Service	20-22
Blade Wear Limit	20-21
Blade Sharpening	21
Mower Blade Replacement	22
Traction Drive Belt Removal/Replace	23-26
Deck Belt Removal & Replacement	27-28
Battery Service	29-30
Mower Spindles Bearing Replacement	31
Available Accessories	32
SECTION 5 -
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	33-34
Schematics - Briggs & Stratton
(Single Cylinder Engines)	33
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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