Service -After First 5 Hours; Change Engine Oil; Check Blade Brake; Check Mower Blades - Snapper LT160H42FBV 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. For the nearest 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.
4. Check blade for straightness. Refer to Section
"ADJUSTING MOWER BLADE".
5. Check torque of blade mounting bolts. Torque to:
42" deck - 30 to 40 ft Ibs. See Figure 3.2.
48" deck - 70 to 80 ft lbs.
3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjust_'nents, m aintenance or service
with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP
engine. Set 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 bums
by allowing engine and components sufficienttime to cool.
3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
These model tractors are equipped Fastex
TM
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
I
FASTEX
TM
:)RAIN
ROTATE COUNTER
CLOCKWISE AND PULL
OUT TO OPEN.
PUSH IN AND ROTATE
CLOCKWISE TO CLOSE.
FIGURE 3.1
TORQUETO
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.
3.2.2 CHECK BLADE BRAKE
1. Check blade brake for proper function. Blades
should stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after pushing the
blade switch "IN" to the OFF position.
2. If blades continue to rotate longer than 5 seconds do
not operate machine. Contact your SNAPPER dealer for
assistance.
3.2.3. CHECK MOWER BLADES
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".
FIGURE 3.2
Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after I
blades have been turned off. DO NOT operate machine I
until blade brake has been repaired and functioning I
properly. Contact your SNAPPER dealer for assistance. I
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