Snapper WLT180H421BV2, LT200H481BV2 Check Blade Brake, Tractor Lubrication, Front Wheel Bearings

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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

3.3.2.MOWER COMPONENTS

1.Check deck drive belt for proper tension. Refer to Section, "CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT".

2.Check blades for sharpness, wear, damage and

torque. Refer to Section on "MOWER BLADE SERVICE".

3.Check mower deck for proper levelness. Refer to Section "MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT -

LEVELNESS".

4.Clean mower deck.

a.Remove key from ignition switch.

b.Remove deck.

c.Clean underside of mower deck, removing all accumulation of grass clippings and debris.

d.Clean top of deck, removing all grass clippings and debris.

5.Lubricate spindles with 1 to 3 shots of general purpose grease from grease gun.

6.Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a light coat of motor oil.

7.Lubricate idler arms with 1 to 3 shots of general purpose grease from grease gun.

3.3.3.CHECK BLADE BRAKE

1.Refer to Section "CHECK BLADE BRAKE".

3.3.4.TRACTOR LUBRICATION

1.Front Wheel Bearings

Lubricate each front wheel bearing through the grease fitting on wheel hub. Using general purpose grease in a grease gun, add grease until grease purges from bearing. See Figure 3.5.

SPINDLE

LUBRICATION

FITTING

FRONT WHEEL

BEARING LUBRICATION

FITTING

FIGURE 3.5

2, Axle Spindles

Lubricate each axle spindle with 1 to 3 shots of general purpose grease. See Figure 3.5.

3,3.4. TRACTOR LUBRICATION

3.Clutch/Brake Pivot

The clutch/brake pivot is located on the L.H. underside of the tractor and is lubricated with one

shot of general purpose grease. See Figure 3.6.

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PIVOT LUBRICATION

FITTING

FIGURE 3,6

4, Steering Sector Gear

Lubricate with a light coat of general purpose grease. See Figure 3.7.

LUBRICATE

SECTOR GEAR

LUBRICATE

STEERING

SHAFT GEAR

FIGURE 3.7

5.Steering Shaft

Lubricate steering shaft wear points with a light coat of 30 wt. Motor oil.

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Contents Oolo I Model Number ExplanationProtection for Children Protection Against TipoversMaintenance OperationTable of Contents Familiarization Components ControlsPRE-START Checklist Operators Seat Adjustment 1. Front to Rear AdjustmentWaydowntostart Starting & Operation 2,3.1. Starting EngineStarting & Operation 2,3.2, Starting Wheel Drive Stopping Wheel DriveStopping Setting Park BrakeCutting Height Adjustment 3, Stopping Mower BladesRolling Tractor with Engine OFF Rolling Hydro ModelsReverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideChange Engine OIL Service After First 5 HoursIntroduction 2, Check Blade BrakeEngine Cooling System Service Every 25 Operating Hours 3.3.1. Check EngineCheck Deck Drive Belt Air FilterFront Wheel Bearings Check Blade BrakeTractor Lubrication Clutch/Brake Pivot3. Spark Plug Annually END of Each Season2, Fuel Filter 1, Blade Brake Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairMower Deck & Component Adjustments 2, Blade Belt AdjustmentMower Deck Adjustment Levelness FRONT-To-REAR 42 DecksOn Next Mower Deck Adjustment Levelness SIDE-To-SIDE 48 DecksTOP View of Deck Front To Rear 3, Shifter Adjustment Tractor Drive Components 1. Brake AdjustmentSteering Adjustment Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear Limits Shifter Adjustment4, Traction Drive Belt Adjustment Check for creep in neutral. Start engine. Move3, Standard Blade Sharpening Ninja Blade Wear LimitsNinja Blade Sharpening Deck Shown 5 & 48 Mower Blade ReplacementTraction Drive Belt Replacement 42 Mower Deck Removal View from Underneath Tractor D4SWIVELiiiiiill Sectorplates Spindle Pulleys TOP View Mower Deck 3. Battery Service Battery Battery RemovalBattery Installation 4. Battery StorageChart State of Charge Battery TestingNEW Battery Preparation Five Ball HydrometerAvailable Accessories Electrical System Running Probable Cause Corrective ActionEngine Stalls After Troubleshooting Guide SnapperDrive Belts Mower Blades3YEARLIMITEDWARRANTY Disclaimer of WarrantyIllustration of how dirt can How Maintenance can protect it That dirt will Cost YOU MoneyiScuffed walls Check OIL Level Before Each START-UPSpark plug Throttle control Blade Catlor, poor air cleaner service or overheatingAIr CIseasr FuelTank Choke Snapper Product Registration Form SNAPPERMcDonough,GA,, 30253 U.S.A

LT200H481BV2, WLT180H421BV2, WLT200H481BV2, LT180H421BV2 specifications

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