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

FUEL TANK

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

TIGHTEN CAP AFTER FILLING TANK

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.

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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Snapper LT145H38FBV, LT145H33FBV PRE-START Checklist, OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear Adjustment

LT145H38FBV, LT145H33FBV, LT145H33FBV, LT145H38FBV specifications

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