Snapper LT145H33HBV, LT145H38HBV, LT150H38HKV, WLT145H38HBV Side View of Deck

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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR

4.2.4.ADJUSTING MOWER BLADE – 33” DECK (Continued from previous page)

MEASURE THE DISTANCE

BETWEEN DECK LIP AND

BLADE TIP

FIGURE 4.5

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool.

NOTE: On 33” decks, the measurement between the blade tip and deck lip should be 5/16".

5.Repeat steps 2 and 3 with blade tip “B”.

6.If measurement between blade tips and deck are different and there is more than 1/16” difference between blade tip measurements, adjust blade as follows:

a.Loosen jam-nuts on blade bar.

b.Adjust jack screws “IN” or “OUT” until blade tip measurements are within 1/16” of each other. See Figure 4.6.

c.Tighten jam-nuts.

LOOSEN JAM NUTS, ADJUST

JACK SCREWS “IN” OR “OUT”

TO LEVEL BLADE WITH DECK

JACK SCREW

JAM NUT

SIDE VIEW OF DECK

FIGURE 4.6

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4.2.5.33" DECK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT (SIDE TO SIDE) NOTE: Adjust tire pressure, 12 P.S.I. front and rear, before adjusting deck.

1.Move tractor to a firm, level surface.

2.Turn engine "OFF". Remove key.

3.Place a piece of angle iron under center rear of deck.

4.Remove hair pins and washers securing rear of deck to sector plates. See Figure 4.7.

5.Slide sector off of pins and carefully lower deck onto angle iron.

6.Rotate blade(s) until blade tips are at each side of deck.

7.Measure distance from blade tip to floor on each side of deck. Blade tips should be within 1/8" of each other for the deck to be considered level. See Figure 4.8.

SECTOR PLATE

REMOVE

HAIRPIN &

WASHER

FIGURE 4.7

33” DECK SHOWN SIDE TO SIDE VIEW

MEASURE

ANGLE IRON

FROM BLADE

 

TIPS TO FLOOR

 

FIGURE 4.8

8.If measurement differs more than 1/8", adjust as follows:

a.Loosen front lift arm pivot bolt on front of right side rail. See Figure 4.9.

LOOSEN PIVOT BOLT

LOOSEN SHOULDER

BOLT

TURN ECCENTRIC

AS REQUIRED

FIGURE 4.9

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Contents Model Number Explanation Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series HImportant 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 Wheel Drive 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 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 Brake Adjustment Deck Level Adjustment Front to RearRear to Front View of Deck 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 Schematic Wiring Harness P.N LT150H38HKV Schematic Wiring Harness P.NLT145H33HBV & LT145H38HBV Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide LT145H38HBV Tractor Drive Belts Mower BladesNinja LT145H33HBVYear Limited Warranty Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Service Notes Service Notes Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series H

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