Snapper LT145H33HBV, LT145H38HBV, LT150H38HKV, WLT145H38HBV PRE-START Checklist

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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.1PRE-START CHECKLIST

Make the following checks and perform service as required before each start-up.

2.1.1.Check tires and add air as needed to bring pressure to 12 P.S.I. in front tires and 12 P.S.I. in rear tires.

2.1.2.Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. If guards are missing or damaged, replace BEFORE using mower.

2.1.3.Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to, but not over, the FULL mark. Refer to engine owner’s manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.1.

SAFE

LEVEL

AREA

FIGURE 2.1

2.1.4.Check blade engagement lever to insure it operates properly. The blade engagement lever must be moved manually from “ON” to “OFF” to stop blade.

2.1.5.Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck, engine and tractor of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screens and cooling fins clean at all times.

2.1.6.With engine “OFF” move the tractor outside and add fuel to the fuel tank. Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling. Refer to engine owner’s manual for fuel specifications. See Figure 2.2.

2.1.7.Check Reverse Lockout Mechanism. With engine “OFF”, raise blade engagement lever to "ON". The speed control lever cannot be shifted into “Reverse”.

FUEL TANK

TIGHTEN CAP

AFTER

FILLING TANK

FIGURE 2.2

2.2 OPERATOR’S SEAT ADJUSTMENT

2.2.1.FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT

1.With the engine "OFF", raise operator's seat and loosen the two adjusting knobs on the seat support. Lower the seat. Sit in the operator's seat and slide the seat forward or backward until the clutch/brake pedal can be fully depressed comfortably. Raise seat and tighten the adjusting knobs to secure seat in position. See Figure 2.3.

LOOSEN ADJUSTING

KNOBS TO ADJUST

SEAT

FIGURE 2.3

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Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series H Model Number ExplanationImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Components ControlsPRE-START Checklist OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear AdjustmentStarting & Operation Starting Engine OFFStarting & Operation 2.3.2. Starting Wheel Drive Starting Mower BladeStopping Wheel Drive Stopping Stopping Mower Blade Setting Park BrakeCutting Height Adjustment Releasing Park BrakeRolling Tractor with Engine OFF 2.6.1. Rolling Hydro Models Reverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideChange Engine OIL Service After First 5 HoursIntroduction Check Blade BrakeCheck 33 Deck Drive Belt Service Every 25 Operating HoursCheck Engine Check 38 Deck Drive BeltTractor Lubrication Service Annually Fuel FilterService Annually 3.4.2. Fuel Filter From PreviousSpark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission OIL Engine Adjustments & Repair Blade Brake AdjustmentDeck Blade Brake Adjustment Blade Belt Adjustment 33 Deck Blade Belt Adjustment 38 DeckOn next Adjusting Mower Blade 33 Deck from previous Side View of DeckDeck Level Adjustment Side to Side Deck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Sector PlatesDeck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Front Lift ROD Front of Tractor Deck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Tractor Drive Components Brake AdjustmentRear to Front View of Deck Steering Adjustment Shifter AdjustmentMounting Standard Blade Sharpening Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear LimitsNinja Blade Wear Limits Ninja Blade SharpeningMower Blade Replacement Traction Drive Belt Replacement Mower Deck RemovalTraction drive belt removal Traction drive belt replacement View from Underneath TractorDeck Drive Belt Battery Service Battery Battery RemovalBattery Installation Battery StorageBattery Testing NEW Battery PreparationAvailable Accessories Schematic Wiring Harness P.N Schematic Wiring Harness P.N LT150H38HKVLT145H33HBV & LT145H38HBV Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide LT145H33HBV Tractor Drive Belts Mower BladesNinja LT145H38HBVYear Limited Warranty Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Service Notes Service Notes Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series H