Snapper ELT145H33FBV important safety instructions Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	............ 2-3	SECTION 4 -
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4	ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR	18-30
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4	Engine Adjustments & Repair	18
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	5-7	Mower Deck & Component Adjustments	18
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	5-7	Blade Brake Adjustment	18
Components	5	33” Deck Blade Brake Adjustment	18
Controls	5	Blade Belt Adjustment	18-19
Decals / Symbols	6-7	Adjusting Mower Blade	19-20
SECTION 2 -		33” Side To Side	20-21
SECTION 2 -		(Deck Level Adjustment)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	8-12	33” Front To Rear Sector Plates	21
Pre-start Checklist	8	(Deck Level Adjustment)
Operator’s Seat Adjustment	8	33” Front To Rear Front Lift Rod	21
Starting & Stopping Engine	9-10	(Deck Level Adjustment)
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	10	Brake Adjustment - HYDRO DRIVE	22
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades	10-11	Steering Adjustment	22
Parking Brake	11	Shifter Adjustment	22-23
Cutting Height Adjustment	11	Traction Drive Belt Adjustment	23
Rolling Tractor With Engine Off	12	Mower Blade Service	23-24
SECTION 3 -		Mower Blade Sharpening	24
SECTION 3 -		Mower Blade Replacement	24-25
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	13-17	Traction Drive Belt Removal/Replace	24-27
Service - After First 5 Hours	13	Deck Belt Removal & Replacement	27
Change Engine Oil	13	Battery Service	28-29
Check Blade Brake	13	Available Accessories	30
Check Mower Blade	13	SECTION 5 -
Check Deck Drive Belt	14	SECTION 5 -
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours	14	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	31-32
Check Engine	14	Harness Routing	31
Mower Components	14	Schematics - Briggs & Stratton w/o Lights..... 32
Check Blade Brake	14	Schematics - Briggs & Stratton w/Lights	32
Lubrication (Tractor)	15-16	TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE	33-34
Front Wheel Bearings	15	TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE	33-34
Axle Spindles	15	MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	35
Clutch/Brake Pivot	15	MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	35
Steering Sector Gear	15	MAINTENANCE PARTS	35
Steering Shaft	15	MAINTENANCE PARTS	35
Steering Drag Link	15	WARRANTY	36
Steering Tie Rod	16	WARRANTY	36
Blade Engagement Mechanism	16
Park Brake Lever	16
Deck Lift Mechanism	16
Service - Annually	16-17
Engine	16
Fuel Filter	16-17
Spark Plug	17
Hydrostatic Transmission Oil	17

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Contents European Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series F Model Number ExplanationImportant Safety Instructions Operation From PreviousTable of Contents Familiarization Components ControlsFamiliarization Decals / Symbols Turtle Slow Rabbit Fast Neutral Reverse Shift Cover Decal PRE-START Checklist OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear AdjustmentStarting & Operation Starting Engine OFFStarting & Operation 2.3.2. Starting Wheel Drive Starting Mower BladeStopping ENGINE, BLADE, Wheel Drive Stopping Engine Stopping Wheel DriveSetting Park Brake Cutting Height AdjustmentStopping Stopping Mower Blade Releasing Park BrakeRolling Tractor with Engine OFF Rolling Hydro Models Service After First 5 Hours IntroductionChange Engine OIL Check Blade BrakeCheck 33 Deck Drive Belt Service Every 25 Operating Hours Check EngineMower Components Tractor Lubrication Annually END of Each Season Fuel FilterAnnually END of Each Season 3.4.2. Fuel Filter Spark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission OILEngine Adjustments & Repair Blade Brake AdjustmentDeck Blade Brake Adjustment On nextBlade Belt Adjustment 33 Deck from previous Adjusting Mower Blade 33 Decks OnlySide View of Deck Deck Level Adjustment Side to Side Deck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Sector Plates Deck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Front Lift RODShifter Adjustment Tractor Drive Components 4.3.1. Brake AdjustmentSteering Adjustment Shifter Adjustment from previous Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear LimitsMower Blade Replacement Ninja Blade Wear LimitsStandard Blade Sharpening Ninja Blade SharpeningMower Blade Replacement Traction Drive Belt ReplacementTraction Drive Belt Replacement Mower Deck Removal Traction drive belt removalTraction drive belt replacement Traction drive belt removal from previousMower Deck Removal View from Underneath TractorTraction drive belt replacement from previous Deck Belt Removal & ReplacementDeck Belt Removal & Replacement 33 Deck Drive Belt Deck Drive BeltBattery Battery Removal Battery InstallationBattery Service Battery StorageBattery Testing NEW Battery PreparationAvailable Accessories Electrical System Electrical System Troubleshooting Guide Uneven tire pressure Bring to proper pressure Tractor Drive Belts Mower Blades Model No Engine to Transmission Engine to Deck StandardNinja ELT145H33FBVYear Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyService Notes Service Notes Service Notes European Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series F