Snapper WLT200H481BV2, WLT180H421BV2 5 & 48 Mower Blade Replacement, Deck Shown

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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool, Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.

4.4.5.42" & 48" MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT

1.Move tractor to a firm, level surface.

2.Turn engine "OFF". Remove key.

3.Remove mowing deck from tractor.

4.Position deck on its left side to access blade.

5.Remove blade mounting bolts on 42" decks or nuts on 48" decks. See Figure 4.17.

6.Install new blade.

7.Torque 30 to 40 ft Ibs. for 42" Deck. Torque 80 to 90 ft Ibs. for 48" Deck.

SPINDLEBLADE BAR

HAIR PIN

4

CLEVIS

 

 

PIN

WASHER

FRONTLIFTCABLE

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42" DECK SHOWN

FIGURE 4.18

RIGHT

SIDE

DECKHANGER _SHOW_

BRACKET--1

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CONE

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WASHER

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MOUNTING

42 SPINDLE

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ASSEMBLY SHOWN

BWOLT

FIGURE 4,17

4,4.7. TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 42" Mower Deck Removal

It is necessary to remove deck in order to replace belts. Remove deck as follows:

1.Place tractor on a firm, level surface such as a driveway or garage floor and set the park brake.

2.Turn engine "OFF". Remove key.

3.Lower the deck to lowest setting.

4, Remove hair pin and washer securing front lift cable to front lift arm. See Figure 4.18.

5.Remove hair pins from the front deck hanger rod and slide out the rod from deck hanger bracket. Front lift arms wilt be now be disconnected. See Figure 4.19.

6, Hold front of deck "UP" and slide the front deck

hanger rod to the right and out then lower the front of deck to the ground.

7.Remove deck drive belt from engine pulley bottom groove. See Figure 4.20.

FRONT

 

LIFT ARM

H _.IR PIN

FIGURE 4.19

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH --

REMOVE BELT

FIGURE 4.20

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Contents Model Number Explanation Oolo IProtection Against Tipovers Protection for ChildrenOperation MaintenanceTable of Contents Components Controls FamiliarizationOperators Seat Adjustment 1. Front to Rear Adjustment PRE-START ChecklistStarting & Operation 2,3.1. Starting Engine WaydowntostartStopping Wheel Drive Starting & Operation 2,3.2, Starting Wheel Drive3, Stopping Mower Blades Setting Park BrakeCutting Height Adjustment StoppingRolling Hydro Models Rolling Tractor with Engine OFFReverse Lockout Mechanism Override Reverse Lockout Mechanism2, Check Blade Brake Service After First 5 HoursIntroduction Change Engine OILAir Filter Service Every 25 Operating Hours 3.3.1. Check EngineCheck Deck Drive Belt Engine Cooling SystemClutch/Brake Pivot Check Blade BrakeTractor Lubrication Front Wheel Bearings3. Spark Plug Annually END of Each Season2, Fuel Filter 2, Blade Belt Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairMower Deck & Component Adjustments 1, Blade Brake AdjustmentFRONT-To-REAR 42 Decks Mower Deck Adjustment LevelnessOn 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 Check for creep in neutral. Start engine. Move Shifter Adjustment4, Traction Drive Belt Adjustment Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear Limits3, 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 4. Battery Storage Battery Battery RemovalBattery Installation 3. Battery ServiceFive Ball Hydrometer Battery TestingNEW Battery Preparation Chart State of ChargeAvailable Accessories Electrical System Running Probable Cause Corrective ActionEngine Stalls After Snapper Troubleshooting GuideMower Blades Drive BeltsDisclaimer of Warranty 3YEARLIMITEDWARRANTYIllustration of how dirt can How Maintenance can protect it Cost YOU Moneyi That dirt willCheck OIL Level Before Each START-UP Scuffed wallsSpark 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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