Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
LAWN TRACTOR HYDROSTATIC DRIVE ELECTRIC CLUTCH SERIES F
MODELS
LT160H42FBV LT160H42FBV2 LT180H48FBV2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS
PREPARATION
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATION
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROLS
Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION
COMPONENTS
2.2 OPERATOR’S SEAT ADJUSTMENT 2.2.1. FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 STARTING & OPERATION 2.3.1. STARTING ENGINE
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 STARTING & OPERATION Continued 2.3.2. STARTING WHEEL DRIVE
2.3.3 STARTING MOWER BLADE
2.4 STOPPING ENGINE, BLADE, WHEEL DRIVE 2.4.1 STOPPING ENGINE
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.4 STOPPING 2.4.3. STOPPING MOWER BLADES
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.6. ROLLING TRACTOR WITH ENGINE OFF Rolling Hydro Models
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.2.4. CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.3.4. TRACTOR LUBRICATION Continued From Previous Page
3. Clutch/Brake Pivot
4. Steering Sector Gear
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.4 ANNUALLY END OF EACH SEASON
3.4.1. ENGINE
3.4.2. FUEL FILTER
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
2. Move sector plate as required to raise or lower the rear of deck
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
PLACE THREE 2 X 4 UNDER FRONT AND REAR OF DECK
FRONT LIFT
FRONT LIFT ARM
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
REAR LIFT ROD REMOVE WASHER & HAIR PIN ROTATE SWIVEL UP OR DOWN
REMOVE WASHER & HAIR PIN ROTATE SWIVEL UP OR DOWN SWIVEL FRONT LIFT
RODDECK BRACKETSWIVEL
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
To be properly adjusted, the brake should stop
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
4.3.3. SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT Continued from page
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
NEW BLADE WEAR LIMIT. CRACKS OR NOTCHES BEGIN TO APPEAR
DANGEROUS CONDITION DO NOT USE ON MOWER
22º TO 28º STANDARD BLADE
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
DECK/DRIVE
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
2. Turn engine “OFF”. Remove key 3. Lower the deck to lowest setting
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
10. Make note of hole used in sector plates
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
Traction drive belt replacement
VIEW FROM UNDERNEATH TRACTOR
42” DECK SHOWN
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
1. Place tractor on a firm level surface
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
REMOVE POSITIVE + CABLE LAST REMOVE NEGATIVE CABLE FIRST
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
REMOVE ADJUSTING KNOBS AND MOVE SEAT FORWARD
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
4.5.5. BATTERY TESTING
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
2. Remove spindle pulley from spindle shaft
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
ACCESSORIES
AVAILABLE
SECTION 5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MODEL - LT160H42FBV
MODELS - LT160H42FBV2 & LT180H48FBV2
SECTION 5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE PARTS
TRACTOR
DRIVE BELTS
3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
SERVICE NOTES
LAWN TRACTOR HYDROSTATIC DRIVE ELECTRIC CLUTCH SERIES F
Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments. If you have any questions about your Snapper product, contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper, McDonough, GA. 30253. Phone