Pre-Start Checklist; Operator's Seat Adjustment - Snapper LT160H42FBV Operator's Manual

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST
Make the following checks and perform service as
required before each start-up.
2.1.1. Check tires and add air as needed to bring
pressure to 12 P.S.I. in front tires and 12 P.S.I. in
rear tires.
2.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make
sure all are in place and securely tightened. If guards
are missing or damaged, replace BEFORE using
mower.
2.1.3. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to
bring level up to, but not over, the FULL mark. Refer to
engine owner's manual for oil specifications. See Figure
2.1.
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.4. Check blade switch to ensure it moves
freely. Manually pull switch out to the "ON" position
and push switch down to the "OFF" position.
2.1.5. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck, engine
and tractor of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc.
Keep engine air intake screens and cooling fins clean at
all times.
2.1.6. With engine "OFF" move the tractor outside
and add fuel to the fuel tank. Securely tighten fuel cap
after refueling. Refer to engine owner's manual for fuel
specifications. See Figure 2.2.
FUEL
/
TIGHTEN CAP
AFTER
FILLING TANK
FIGURE 2.2
2.2 OPERATOR'S SEAT ADJUSTMENT
2.2.1. FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT
1. With the engine "OFF", raise operator's seat and
loosen the two adjusting knobs on the seat support.
Lower the seat. Sit in the operator's seat and slide the
seat forward or backward until the clutch/brake pedal
can be fully depressed comfortably. Raise seat and
tighten the adjusting knobs to secure seat in position.
See Figure 2.3.
LOOSEN ADJUSTING
ADJUST
SEAT
FIGURE 2.3