Snapper LT145H33FBV, LT145H38FBV important safety instructions Model Number Explanation

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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

LAWN TRACTOR

HYDROSTATIC DRIVE

SERIES F

MODELS

HYDROSTATIC DRIVE

LT145H33FBV

LT145H38FBV

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

 

 

 

 

 

LT

145

H

38

 

F

B

V

 

 

 

 

MODEL DESIGNATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE HP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE TYPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE MODEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CUTTING WIDTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERIES DESIGNATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LT – Lawn Tractor Model Designation

 

 

 

 

 

 

38 – 38” Cutting Width Mower

145 - 14.5 HP Engine Horse Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F – Series Designation

H – Hydrostatic Transmission

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B – Briggs & Stratton Engine

33 – 33” Cutting Width Mower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V – Over Head Valve Type Engine

Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product! Before operating the Lawn Tractor, read and follow the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on pages 2 & 3, all other instructions contained in this manual and the accompanying booklet “About Power Mower Safety”. Lawn mowers and all power equipment can be potentially dangerous if used improperly. REMEMBER: SAFETY REQUIRES CAREFULL USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMON SENSE!

COPYRIGHT © 1999

SNAPPER INC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

MANUAL No. 7-2832 (I.R. 8/24/99)

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Contents Model Number Explanation Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series FImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Controls ComponentsOPERATOR’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 Introduction Service After First 5 HoursChange Engine OIL Check Blade BrakeCheck Engine Service Every 25 Operating HoursCheck 33 Deck Drive Belt Check 38 Deck Drive BeltTractor Lubrication Fuel Filter Service AnnuallyFrom Previous Service Annually 3.4.2. Fuel FilterSpark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission OIL Blade Brake Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairDeck Blade Brake Adjustment Blade Belt Adjustment 38 Deck Blade Belt Adjustment 33 DeckOn next Side View of Deck Adjusting Mower Blade 33 Deck from previousDeck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Sector Plates Deck Level Adjustment Side to SideDeck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Front Lift ROD Front of Tractor Tractor Drive Components 4.3.1. Brake Adjustment Deck Level Adjustment Front to RearRear to Front View of Deck Shifter Adjustment Steering AdjustmentAdjustment & Repair Ninja Blade Wear Limits Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear LimitsStandard Blade Sharpening Ninja Blade SharpeningTraction Drive Belt Replacement Mower Deck Removal Mower Blade ReplacementTraction drive belt removal View from Underneath Tractor Traction drive belt replacementDeck Drive Belt Battery Installation Battery Battery RemovalBattery Service Battery StorageNEW Battery Preparation Battery TestingAvailable Accessories Harness Routing Electrical SystemSchematics Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Ninja Tractor Drive Belts Mower BladesLT145H33FBV LT145H38FBVYear Limited Warranty Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Service Notes Service Notes Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series F