Snapper LT145H33GBV, LT145H38GBV, LT150H38GKV important safety instructions Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2 - 3	SECTION 4 -
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4	ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR	17-32
		Engine Adjustments & Repair	17
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	5	Mower Deck & Component Adjustments	17
		Blade Brake Adjustment	17
Components	5	33” Deck Blade Brake Adjustment	17
Controls	5	38” Deck Blade Brake Adjustment	17
SECTION 2 -		Blade Belt Adjustment (33” Deck)	18
		Blade Belt Adjustment (38” deck)	18
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	6-11	Adjusting Mower Blade (33” Deck)	18-19
Pre-start Checklist	6	33” Side To Side	18-19
Operator’s Seat Adjustment	6	(Deck Level Adjustment)
Starting & Stopping Engine	7	33” Front To Rear Sector Plates	20
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	8	(Deck Level Adjustment)
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades	8-9	33” Front To Rear Front Lift Rod	20
Parking Brake	9	(Deck Level Adjustment)
Cutting Height Adjustment	9	38” Side To Side	21
Rolling Tractor With Engine Off	10	(Deck Level Adjustment)
Reverse Lockout Mechanism	11	38” Front To Rear	22
SECTION 3 -		(Deck Level Adjustment)
		Brake Adjustment - HYDRO DRIVE	22
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	12-16	Steering Adjustment	23
Service - After First 5 Hours	12	Shifter Adjustment	23
Change Engine Oil	12	Traction Drive Belt Adjustment	24
Check Blade Brake	12	Mower Blade Service	25-26
Check Mower Blade	12-13	Blade Wear Limits	25
Check Deck Drive Belt	13	Mower Blade Sharpening	25
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours	13	Mower Blade Replacement	25-26
Mower Components	13	Traction Drive Belt Removal/Replace	26-28
Check Blade Brake	13	Blade Belt Removal & Replacement	29
Lubrication (Tractor)	14-15	33” Deck Drive Belt	29
Front Wheel Bearings	14	38” Deck Drive Belt	29
Axle Spindles	14	Battery Service	30-31
Clutch/Brake Pivot	14	AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
Steering Sector Gear	14
Steering Shaft	14	SECTION 5 -
Steering Drag Link	14
Steering Tie Rod	15	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	33
Blade Engagement Mechanism	15	Schematic - Briggs & Stratton	33
Park Brake Lever	15	Schematic - Kohler	33
Deck Lift Mechanism	15
Service - Annually	15-16	TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE	34-35
Engine	15	MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	36
Fuel Filter	15-16
Spark Plug	16	MAINTENANCE PARTS	36
Hydrostatic Transmission Oil	16
		WARRANTY	37
		PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	38-41

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