Snapper LT180H38 IBV, LT180H33 IBV Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series

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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

LAWN TRACTOR

HYDROSTATIC DRIVE

SERIES I

IMPORTANT

Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments. If you have any questions about your Snapper product, contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper, McDonough, GA. 30253. Phone: (1- 800-935-2967).

WARNING

BATTERY POSTS, TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES CONTAIN LEAD AND LEAD COMPOUNDS, CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

WARNING

ENGINE EXHAUST, SOME OF ITS CONSTITUENTS, AND CERTAIN VEHICLE COMPONENTS CONTAIN OR EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

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SNAPPER PRODUCTS INC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

MANUAL No. 7-2862 (I.R. 6/16/04)

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Contents Model Number Explanation 180Important Safety Instructions From Previous ColumnSafe Handling of Gasoline Towing Table of Contents Components ControlsPRE-START Checklist OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear AdjustmentStarting & Operation Starting Engine OFFStopping Wheel Drive Starting & Operation 2.3.2. Starting Wheel DriveStarting Mower Blade Setting Park Brake Cutting Height AdjustmentStopping Stopping Mower Blade 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 Mower BladeCheck 33 Deck Drive Belt Check 38 Deck Drive BeltMower Components Tractor LubricationService Annually Service Annually 3.4.2. Fuel Filter Spark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission OILEngine Must not Start if Engine should Start ifDeck Blade Brake Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairBlade Brake Adjustment On next Blade Belt Adjustment 33 DeckBlade Belt Adjustment 38 Deck Adjusting Mower Blade 33 Deck from previous Side View of DeckDeck Level Adjustment Side to Side Deck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Sector PlatesDeck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Front Lift ROD From previousFront of Tractor Rear to Front View of Deck Deck Level Adjustment Front to RearTractor Drive Components Brake Adjustment Steering Adjustment Shifter AdjustmentMounting Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear Limits Ninja Blade Wear LimitsStandard Blade Sharpening Ninja Blade SharpeningMower Blade Replacement Traction Drive Belt Replacement Mower Deck RemovalTraction drive belt removal Traction drive belt replacement View from Underneath TractorDeck Drive Belt Battery Battery Removal Battery InstallationBattery Charging Battery StorageBattery Testing Remove battery. Refer to section Battery RemovalBattery Condition Chart State of Charge Digital Voltmeter NEW Battery PreparationAvailable Accessories Available LT150H33IBV LT150H38IBV AccessoriesLT160H33IBV & LT160H38IBV Schematic Wiring Harness P.NSchematic Wiring Harness P.N LT150H38HKV Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionEngine speed too slow Tractor Will Not 1. Speed control handle in the neutral NPosition Tractor Drive Belts Mower Blades NinjaLT160H33IBV LT160H38IBVYear Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Snapper Product Registration Form Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series