Snapper LT145H33GBV, LT145H38GBV, LT150H38GKV important safety instructions Troubleshooting Guide

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PROBLEM

 

PROBABLE CAUSE

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Tractor Will Not

1. Speed control handle in the neutral “N”

1.

Place speed control in desired speed.

Move Or Loss Of

 

position.

 

 

Traction

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Roll release control in “ROLL” position.

2. Move roll release control to the engaged

 

 

 

 

position.

 

3.

Low transmission oil level.

3.

Bring oil to proper level.

 

4.

Shifter out of adjustment.

4.

Adjust shifter.

 

5.

Traction drive belt requires adjustment.

5.

Adjust traction drive belt.

 

6.

Traction drive belt requires replacement.

6.

Replace traction drive belt.

Blade(s) Not

1. Blade engagement switch in the “OFF”

1.

Move switch to the “ON” position.

Turning

 

position.

 

 

 

2.

Blade belt requires adjustment.

2.

Adjust mower belt.

 

3.

Blade belt requires replacement.

3.

Replace mower belt.

 

4.

Electric clutch not functioning.

4.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

Cutting Grass

1. Uneven tire pressure.

1.

Bring to proper pressure.

Improperly

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Cutting height too low or high.

2.

Adjust cutting height.

 

3.

Engine speed too slow.

3.

Move engine speed control to “FAST”.

 

4.

Forward speed too fast.

4.

Move speed control to a slower speed.

 

5.

Deck side to side level requires adjustment.

5.

Adjust side to side level.

 

6.

Deck front to rear level requires adjustment.

6.

Adjust front to rear level.

 

7.

Cutting Blade dull or damaged.

7.

Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade.

 

8.

Blade belt requires replacement.

8.

Replace blade belt.

 

9.

Blade belt slipping.

9.

Replace blade belt.

Poor Grass

1. Engine speed too slow.

1.

Move engine speed control to “FAST”.

Discharge

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Forward speed too fast.

2.

Move speed control to a slower speed.

 

3.

Grass is wet.

3.

Mow when grass is dry.

 

4.

Excessively worn or damaged blade(s).

4.

Service mower blade(s).

 

5.

Build up of grass clippings and debris under

5.

Clean deck.

 

 

deck.

 

 

 

6.

Improper blade(s) installed on deck.

6.

Install proper SNAPPER blades.

 

7.

Blade(s) installed improperly on deck.

7.

Install blades properly.

Battery Will Not

1. Poor cable connections.

1.

Clean cables and battery terminals.

Charge

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Bad battery cell(s).

2.

Replace with new battery.

 

3.

Faulty alternator.

3.

Contact engine manufacturer’s dealer.

Oil Leaking From

1. Loose or missing oil filler cap on

1.

Check oil level and re-install oil cap.

Transmission

 

transmission.

 

 

 

2.

Leaking axle seats.

2.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

 

3.

Leaking at casing seal.

3.

Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

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Contents Model Number Explanation Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series GImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Controls ComponentsOPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear Adjustment PRE-START ChecklistOFF Starting & Operation Starting EngineStopping Wheel Drive Starting & Operation 2.3.2. Starting Wheel DriveStarting Mower Blade Releasing Park Brake Setting Park BrakeCutting Height Adjustment Stopping Stopping Mower BladeRolling Tractor with Engine OFF 2.6.1. Rolling Hydro Models Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override Reverse Lockout MechanismCheck Blade Brake Service After First 5 HoursIntroduction Change Engine OILCheck 38 Deck Drive Belt Service Every 25 Operating HoursCheck Engine Check 33 Deck Drive BeltTractor Lubrication Fuel Filter Service AnnuallySpark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission OIL Service Annually 3.4.2. Fuel FilterFrom Previous Deck Blade Brake Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairBlade Brake Adjustment On next Blade Belt Adjustment 33 DeckBlade Belt Adjustment 38 Deck Side View of Deck Adjusting Mower Blade 33 Deck from previousDeck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Front Lift ROD Deck Level Adjustment Side to SideDeck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Sector Plates Front of Tractor Rear to Front View of Deck Deck Level Adjustment Front to RearTractor Drive Components 4.3.1. Brake Adjustment Shifter Adjustment Steering AdjustmentMounting Ninja Blade Sharpening Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear LimitsNinja Blade Wear Limits Standard 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 Storage Battery Battery RemovalBattery Installation Battery ServiceNEW Battery Preparation Battery TestingAvailable Accessories LT145H33GBV & LT145H38 GBV Schematic Wiring Harness P.NSchematic Wiring Harness P.N LT15OHGKV Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide LT145H38GBV Tractor Drive Belts Mower BladesNinja LT145H33GBVYear Limited Warranty Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Service Notes Service Notes Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series G

LT145H33GBV, LT145H33GBV, LT145H38GBV, LT150H38GKV specifications

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