Maintenance Instructions; Service - After First 5 Hours; Change Engine Oil; Check Blade Brake - Snapper LT145H33FBV, LT145H38FBV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.1 INTRODUCTION
To retain the quality of the Tractor, use genuine SNAPPER
replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer
for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or
information for a particular Tractor, always mention the model
and serial number. SNAPPER recommends returning the
Tractor to an authorized SNAPPER dealer annually for
inspection and addition of any new devices, which might
upgrade the safety of the Tractor.
SNAPPER dealer in your area, check the yellow pages
under the heading LAWN MOWERS. For engine parts and
service, look for the engine manufacturer's dealers under the
heading, ENGINES - gasoline.

3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS

WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades.
STOP engine. Set park brake. Remove key. Remove
spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away
from spark plug. Engine and components can be
extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and
components sufficient time to cool.

3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL

These model tractors are equipped Fastex™ oil drains.
1. Rotate drain body counterclockwise and pull out to
open drain. See Figure 3.1.
2. Drain oil into a 2 quart container placed beneath
end of oil drain.
3. After all oil has drained, push drain body "IN" and
rotate clockwise to close.
4. Fill engine with new motor oil as specified in engine
owner's manual.
WARNING
The following procedure requires the engine and
blades to be operated. Exercise extreme caution. Clear
area of loose parts & tools first. Only operate blades
when seated in the operator's seat.

3.2.2. CHECK BLADE BRAKE

1. Check blade brake for proper function. Blades
should stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after moving
the blade engagement lever down to the OFF position.
2. If blades continue to rotate longer than 5 seconds
do not operate machine. Refer to Section "BLADE
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT" or contact your SNAPPER
dealer for assistance.

3.2.3. CHECK MOWER BLADE

1. Remove deck from tractor.
2. Carefully position deck to access blade.
3. Check blade for sharpness, wear and damage.
Refer to Section "BLADE WEAR LIMITS".
For the nearest
Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after
blades have been turned off. DO NOT operate machine
until blade brake has been adjusted and functioning
properly. Contact your SNAPPER dealer for assistance.
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4. Check blade for straightness. Refer to Section
"ADJUSTING MOWER BLADE".
5. Check torque of blade mounting bolts. Torque to:
33" deck – 30 to 40 ft. lbs. See Figure 3.2.
38" deck – 70 to 80 ft. lbs. See Figure 3.3.
ROTATE COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE AND PULL
OUT TO OPEN.
PUSH IN AND ROTATE
CLOCKWISE TO CLOSE.
FIGURE 3.1
FIGURE 3.2
WARNING
OIL
FILLER
TUBE
FASTEX™
OIL DRAIN
TORQUE 33" BLADE TO
30 TO 40 FT. LBS.