Snapper LT-200 Series manual Regular Maintenance, Safety Interlock System Check, Blade Brake Check

Regular Maintenance

Safety Interlock System Check

Service Interval: Every Fall & Spring

Check the function of the safety interlock system using the test procedure found on page 13 of this manual. If the tractor fails any of the tests, see your dealer.

Blade Brake Check

Service Interval: Every 100 Hours or Fall & Spring

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO switch is turned off.

1.With tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator in seat, start the engine.

2.Look over the left-hand footrest at the mower drive belt. Engage the PTO and wait several seconds. Disengage the PTO and check the amount of time it takes for the mower drive belt to stop.

3.If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds, re-adjust the clutch or see your dealer.

PTO Clutch Adjustment Check

Service Interval: Every 250 Hrs

Check the PTO clutch adjustment after every 250 hours of operation–or if the clutch starts slipping or will not engage. Check and adjust the clutch using the procedure outlined in the Adjustments section of this manual.

Engine Maintenance

Refer to the engine owner’s manual for all engine maintenance procedures and recommendations.

Battery Maintenance

WARNING

When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

Service Interval: Every 100 Hours

1.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cables first (A, Figure 10) then the cover & positive cables (B).

2.Loosen the wingnut & washer (D).

3.Pivot the hold-down rod (C) up and away from battery. Secure to steering tower.

4.Remove the battery (E).

5.Clean the battery compartment with a solution of baking soda and water.

6.Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.

7.Reinstall the battery (E) in the battery compartment. Secure with the battery hold-down rod (C) and wingnut & washer (D).

8.Re-attach the battery cables, positive cables and cover first (B) then the negative cables (A).

9.Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.

A

D

B

C

E

Figure 10. Battery Maintenance

A.Negative Cables

B.Positive Cables & Cover

C.Hold-Down Rod

D.Wingnut & Washer

E.Battery

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