Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
LAWN TRACTOR HYDROSTATIC DRIVE ELECTRIC CLUTCH SERIES
MODELS
LT180H42IBV2 WLT180H42IBV2 LT200H48IBV2 WLT200H48IBV2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS
PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
PREPARATION
OPERATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION
COMPONENTS
CONTROLS
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST
2.2 OPERATOR’S SEAT ADJUSTMENT 2.2.1. FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT
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 2.6.1. Rolling Hydro Models
DANGER
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 3.3.1. CHECK ENGINE
AIR PRE CLEANER AIR CLEANER
3.2.4. CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.3.2. MOWER COMPONENTS
3.3.3. CHECK BLADE BRAKE
3.3.4. TRACTOR LUBRICATION 1. Front Wheel Bearings
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.3.4. TRACTOR LUBRICATION 6. Steering Drag Link
7. Steering Tie Rod
8. Park Brake Lever
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
k. Proceed to check front to rear deck pitch
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
ROTATE ADJUSTING NUT CLOCKWISE TO INCREASE BRAKING OR COUNTER
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT NUT TURN NUT CLOCKWISE TO REDUCE FORWARD CREEP
ROTATE TO REDUCE “PLAY”
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
4.3.3. SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT Continued from previous 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
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
9. 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
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
REMOVE ADJUSTING KNOBS AND MOVE SEAT FORWARD
REMOVE POSITIVE + CABLE LAST REMOVE NEGATIVE CABLE FIRST
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
4.5.5. BATTERY TESTING
4.5.6. NEW BATTERY PREPARATION
Battery Condition Chart
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
ACCESSORIES
AVAILABLE
SECTION 5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LT180H42IBV2 & LT200H48IBV2 SCHEMATIC - WIRING HARNESS P/N
LT160H42HBV SCHEMATIC - WIRING HARNESS P/N
ELECTRICAL - 18 & 20 HP -- B & S TWIN ENGINE
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
SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM
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Saturday from 9am to 1pm
Call the Snapper Customer Relations Center at
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
LAWN TRACTOR HYDROSTATIC DRIVE ELECTRIC CLUTCH SERIES