Snapper ELT180H33IBV important safety instructions Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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SECTION 4 -

20-31

TABLE OF CONTENTS

5

ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

 

Engine Adjustments & Repair

20

SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION

6-8

 

Mower Deck & Component Adjustments

20

 

Blade Brake Adjustment

20

Components

6

 

Blade Belt Adjustment

20-21

Controls

6

 

Adjusting Mower Blade

21-22

Decals / Symbols

7-8

 

33” Side To Side

22-23

SECTION 2 -

 

(Deck Level Adjustment)

 

 

33” Front To Rear Sector Plates

23

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 

(Deck Level Adjustment)

 

Pre-start Checklist

9

 

33” Front To Rear Front Lift Rod

23

Operator’s Seat Adjustment

9

 

(Deck Level Adjustment)

 

Starting & Stopping Engine

10-11

 

Brake Adjustment - HYDRO DRIVE

24

Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive

11

 

Steering Adjustment

24

Starting & Stopping Mower Blades

11-12

 

Shifter Adjustment

24-25

Parking Brake

12

 

Traction Drive Belt Adjustment

25

Cutting Height Adjustment

12

 

Mower Blade Service

25-27

Rolling Tractor With Engine Off

13

 

Mower Blade Wear Limits

25

Reverse Lockout Mechanism

14

 

Mower Blade Sharpening

26

SECTION 3 -

 

 

Mower Blade Replacement

26-27

15-19

 

Traction Drive Belt Removal/Replace

27-29

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

 

Deck Belt Removal & Replacement

29

Service - After First 5 Hours

15

 

Battery Service

30-31

Change Engine Oil

15

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

 

Check Blade Brake

15

32

Check Mower Blade

15

SECTION 5 -

 

Check Deck Drive Belt

16

33-34

Service – Every 25 Operating Hours

16

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Check Engine

16

 

Harness Routing

33

Mower Components

16

 

Schematics - Briggs & Stratton w/Lights

34

Check Blade Brake

16

 

 

 

Lubrication (Tractor)

17-18

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

35-36

Front Wheel Bearings

17

 

 

 

Axle Spindles

17

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

37

Clutch/Brake Pivot

17

 

 

 

Steering Sector Gear

17

MAINTENANCE PARTS

37

Steering Shaft

17

 

 

 

Steering Drag Link

17

WARRANTY

38

Steering Tie Rod

18

 

 

 

Blade Engagement Mechanism

18

 

 

 

Park Brake Lever

18

 

 

 

Deck Lift Mechanism

18

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT

 

Service - Annually

18-19

 

 

 

The figures and illustrations in this manual are

Engine

19

 

 

provided for reference only and may differ from

Fuel Filter

19

 

 

your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer

Spark Plug

19

 

 

if you have questions.

 

Hydrostatic Transmission Oil

19

 

 

 

 

 

Safety Interlock System Checks

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 180 Model Number ExplanationImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Towing Table of Contents Controls FamiliarizationFamiliarization Decals / Symbols Lights on Engine OFF OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear Adjustment PRE-START ChecklistOFF Starting & Operation Starting EngineStarting Mower Blade Starting & Operation 2.3.2. Starting Wheel DriveStopping ENGINE, BLADE, Wheel Drive 2.4.1 Stopping Engine Stopping Wheel DriveCutting Height Adjustment Setting Park BrakeStopping Stopping Mower Blade Releasing Park BrakeRolling Tractor with Engine OFF Rolling Hydro Models Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override Reverse Lockout MechanismIntroduction Service After First 5 HoursChange Engine OIL Check Blade BrakeMower Components Service Every 25 Operating Hours Check EngineCheck 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 FilterEngine Must not Start if Engine should Start ifOn next Engine Adjustments & RepairBlade Brake Adjustment Adjusting 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 Side to SideDeck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Sector Plates Shifter Adjustment Tractor Drive Components 4.3.1. Brake AdjustmentSteering Adjustment Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear Limits Ninja Blade Wear Limits Mower Blade ReplacementStandard Blade Sharpening Ninja Blade SharpeningTraction Drive Belt Replacement Mower Blade ReplacementMower Deck Removal Traction drive belt removalView from Underneath Tractor Traction drive belt replacementTraction drive belt removal from previous Deck Drive Belt Traction drive belt replacement from previousDeck Belt Removal & Replacement Battery Installation Battery Battery RemovalBattery Service Battery StorageNEW Battery Preparation Battery TestingAvailable ELT150H33IBV Accessories Available AccessoriesElectrical System Schematics Briggs & Stratton with Lights Corrective Action Problem Probable CauseEngine speed too slow Tractor Will Not 1. Speed control handle in the neutral NPosition Maintenance Parts Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyService Notes European Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series

ELT180H33IBV specifications

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