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Snapper LT180H42IBV2, WLT180H42IBV2, LT200H48IBV2, WLT200H48IBV2 important safety instructions

Models: LT180H42IBV2, WLT180H42IBV2, LT200H48IBV2, WLT200H48IBV2

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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

LAWN TRACTOR

HYDROSTATIC DRIVE

ELECTRIC CLUTCH

SERIES I

MODELS

LT180H42IBV2

WLT180H42IBV2

LT200H48IBV2

WLT200H48IBV2

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

LT

180

H

42

I

B

V

2

MODEL DESIGNATION

ENGINE OPTION

ENGINE HP

ENGINE TYPE

DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE

ENGINE MODEL

CUTTING WIDTH

SERIES DESIGNATION

LT/WLT – Model Designation

I – Series Designation

180 – 18.0 HP (Engine Horse Power)

B – Briggs & Stratton Engine

200 – 20.0 HP (Engine Horse Power)

V – Over Head Valve Type Engine

H – Hydrostatic Transmission Drive System

2 – Twin Cylinder Engine

42 – 42” Cutting Width Mower Deck

48 – 48” Cutting Width Mower Deck

Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product! Before operating the Lawn Tractor, read and follow the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on pages 2 & 3, all other instructions contained in this manual and the accompanying booklet “About Power Mower Safety”. Lawn mowers and all power equipment can be potentially dangerous if used improperly. REMEMBER: SAFETY REQUIRES CAREFULL USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMON SENSE!

COPYRIGHT © 2002

SNAPPER INC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

MANUAL No. 7-2344 (I.R. 6/28/02)

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Snapper LT180H42IBV2, WLT180H42IBV2, LT200H48IBV2, WLT200H48IBV2 important safety instructions Models

Contents

LAWN TRACTOR HYDROSTATIC DRIVE ELECTRIC CLUTCH SERIES Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual forMODELS LT180H42IBV2 WLT180H42IBV2 LT200H48IBV2 WLT200H48IBV2PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERSMAINTENANCE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPREPARATION OPERATIONTABLE OF CONTENTS COMPONENTS Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATIONCONTROLS 2.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS2.2 OPERATOR’S SEAT ADJUSTMENT 2.2.1. FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION 2.3.1. STARTING ENGINE Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS2.3 STARTING & OPERATION Continued 2.3.2. STARTING WHEEL DRIVE Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS2.3.3 STARTING MOWER BLADE 2.4 STOPPING ENGINE, BLADE, WHEEL DRIVE 2.4.1. STOPPING ENGINE2.4 STOPPING 2.4.3. STOPPING MOWER BLADES Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS2.6. ROLLING TRACTOR WITH ENGINE OFF 2.6.1. Rolling Hydro Models Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSection 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DANGER3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS Section 3 - MAINTENANCE3.1 INTRODUCTION 3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OILSERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 3.3.1. CHECK ENGINE Section 3 - MAINTENANCEAIR PRE CLEANER AIR CLEANER 3.2.4. CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT3.3.2. MOWER COMPONENTS Section 3 - MAINTENANCE3.3.3. CHECK BLADE BRAKE 3.3.4. TRACTOR LUBRICATION 1. Front Wheel Bearings3.3.4. TRACTOR LUBRICATION 6. Steering Drag Link Section 3 - MAINTENANCE7. Steering Tie Rod 8. Park Brake LeverSection 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR k. Proceed to check front to rear deck pitch Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIRPLACE THREE 2 X 4 UNDER FRONT AND REAR OF DECK Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIRFRONT LIFT FRONT LIFT ARMREAR LIFT ROD REMOVE WASHER & HAIR PIN ROTATE SWIVEL UP OR DOWN Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIRREMOVE WASHER & HAIR PIN ROTATE SWIVEL UP OR DOWN SWIVEL FRONT LIFT RODDECK BRACKETSWIVELROTATE ADJUSTING NUT CLOCKWISE TO INCREASE BRAKING OR COUNTER Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIRNEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT NUT TURN NUT CLOCKWISE TO REDUCE FORWARD CREEP ROTATE TO REDUCE “PLAY”4.3.3. SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT Continued from previous page Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIRNEW BLADE WEAR LIMIT. CRACKS OR NOTCHES BEGIN TO APPEAR Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIRDANGEROUS CONDITION DO NOT USE ON MOWER 22º TO 28º STANDARD BLADESection 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR 9. Make note of hole used in sector plates Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIRSection 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR Traction drive belt replacement Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIRVIEW FROM UNDERNEATH TRACTOR 42” DECK SHOWN1. Place tractor on a firm level surface Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIRSection 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR REMOVE ADJUSTING KNOBS AND MOVE SEAT FORWARD Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIRREMOVE POSITIVE + CABLE LAST REMOVE NEGATIVE CABLE FIRST 4.5.5. BATTERY TESTING Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR4.5.6. NEW BATTERY PREPARATION Battery Condition ChartSection 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR AVAILABLE ACCESSORIESACCESSORIES AVAILABLELT180H42IBV2 & LT200H48IBV2 SCHEMATIC - WIRING HARNESS P/N SECTION 5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLT160H42HBV SCHEMATIC - WIRING HARNESS P/N ELECTRICAL - 18 & 20 HP -- B & S TWIN ENGINEPROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEPROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONTROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE MAINTENANCE PARTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULETRACTOR DRIVE BELTS3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Eastern Standard Time Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORMSaturday from 9am to 1pm Call the Snapper Customer Relations Center atSnapper 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 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual forLAWN TRACTOR HYDROSTATIC DRIVE ELECTRIC CLUTCH SERIES