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Snapper WLT160H42HBV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

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Safety Instructions
& Operator's Manual for
LAWN TRA C TOR
HYDROSTA TIC DRIVE
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
SERIES H
MODELS
L T160H42HB V
L T160H42HBV2
L T180H48HB V2
WL T160H42HBV
WL T180H48HBV2
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
I
LT
I
1,
MODEL DESIGNATION
---J
ENGINE HP
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE
CUTTING WIDTH
' I'_ I r I 2 I
I
ENGINE OPTION
ENGINE TYPE
ENGINE MODEL
SERIES DESIGNATION
LT/WLT-
Model Designation
160 - 16.0 HP (Engine Horse Power)
180 - 18.0 HP (Engine Horse Power)
H - Hydrostatic Transmission
Drive System
42 - 42" Cutting Width Mower Deck
48 - 48" Cutting Width Mower Deck
H - Series Designation
B-
Briggs & Stratton Engine
V - Over Head Valve Type Engine
2 - Twin Cylinder Engine
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
©2001
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M_
McDonough. GA,,
30253
U. S'A,
SNAPPER
INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
MANUAL No. 7-4380 (Rev 1, 8/28/01)

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  • Page 1 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 "IMPORTANT...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    If you have any questions pertaining to your machine which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER, McDonough, Georgia 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967). PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN...
  • Page 3 14. Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER Slow down before turning. dealer at least once a year and have the dealer 10. Watch out for...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    39-42 Engine .............. Fuel Filter ............Spark Plug ............Hydrostatic Transmission Oil ......15 IMPORTANT The figures illustrations in this manual are provided reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions.

  • Page 5: Section 1 - Familiarization

    Study the Important Safety Instructions, this Operator's nomenclature drawings above, illustrate Manual and Engine Owner's Manual before operating this machine. Keep these manuals available for future essential components of the SNAPPER Lawn Tractor. It reference. is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar...

  • Page 6: Pre-Start Checklist

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST Make the following checks and perform service as required before each start-up. FUEL 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.
  • Page 7 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING & OPERATION Choke engine for cold starting by moving engine 2.3.1. STARTING ENGINE speed control to "CHOKE" position. NOTE: Some Take a comfortable position in seat of machine, models are equipped with a separate choke control, located on the dash of the tractor.

  • Page 8: Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 STOPPING ENGINE, BLADE, WHEEL DRIVE STARTING & OPERATION (Continued) 2.3.2. STARTING WHEEL DRIVE 2.4.1. STOPPING ENGINE Shift speed control lever to neutral. Stop engine by turning key to the "OFF" position. Start engine. Refer Section "STARTING See Figure 2.9.

  • Page 9: Cutting Height Adjustment

    If the blades lever. See Figure 2.14. continue to rotate after 5 seconds, the blade brake DEPRESS must be repaired. Return machine to an authorized LOCK BUTTON SNAPPER dealer. continue operate machine until blade brake has been repaired functioning properly.

  • Page 10: Rolling Tractor With Engine Off

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6. ROLLING TRACTOR WITH ENGINE OFF 2.6.1. Rolling Hydro Models With engine "OFF", move to rear of tractor. Pull the roll release control all the way out to disengage the hydro transmission. See Figure 2.15. PULL ROLL RELEASE CONTROL ALL THE WAY...

  • Page 11: Reverse Lockout Mechanism

    Reverse Lockout responsible adult. Mechanism is not functioning properly. Contact your SNAPPER dealer immediately for assistance. DANGER ® LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing. BLADES must be turned off before backing machine.

  • Page 12: Service - After First 5 Hours

    SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local Check torque of blade mounting bolts. Torque to: SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For 42" deck - 30 to 40 ft Ibs. See Figure 3.2. 48" deck - 70 to 80 ft lbs.

  • Page 13: Check Deck Drive Belt

    Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.4. CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT 3.3.2. MOWER COMPONENTS The idler and spring provide proper belt tension and Check deck drive belt for proper tension. Refer require no adjustment. If belt is frayed, slit, severed or to Section, "CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT". belt strands exposed, replace belt before operating Check blades for sharpness, wear, damage and mower.

  • Page 14: Clutch/Brake Pivot

    Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.4. TRACTOR LUBRICATION D, GL, NK (Continued From Previous Page) LUBRICATION Clutch/Brake Pivot clutch/brake pivot located on the L.H. underside of the tractor and is lubricated with one shot of general purpose grease. See Figure 3.6. CLUTCH/BRAKE PIVOT LUBRICATION FITTING...

  • Page 15: Engine

    3.4.3. SPARK PLUG Remove and replace engine spark plug. Refer to engine owner's manual for correct replacement plug and gap specifications. 3.4.4. HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION hydrostatic transmission does require maintenance. problems arise return immediately to a Snapper dealer.

  • Page 16: Engine Adjustments & Repair

    Contact your SNAPPER dealerl Reconnect sector plates, remove angle iron, for assistance. pipe, etc. and recheck side to side level. Adjust as needed to result in blade tips being within 1/8" of the 4.2.1.
  • Page 17 Section 4- ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING CLEVIS HAIR PIN DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure WASHER wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot.
  • Page 18 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR 4.2.5. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) TOP VIEW OF DECK SIDE-To-SIDE (48" Decks) Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the tire pressure. Check tires and add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear tires.
  • Page 19 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING 4.2.6. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance (FRONT To REAR) service with the engine or blades running. STOP Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key.

  • Page 20: Brake Adjustment

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot.

  • Page 21: Traction Drive Belt Adjustment

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR MOUNTING BELT - BRACKET WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance ' MORE TENSION service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug.

  • Page 22: Blade Sharpening

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance STANDARD BLADE service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot.

  • Page 23: Mower Blade Replacement

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance DECK/DRIVE service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure PULLEY wire away from spark plug. Engine and components SPINDLE can be extremely hot.
  • Page 24 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING RIGHT S,DE DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance SHOWN service with the engine or blades running. STOP DECK HANGER BRACKET blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug.
  • Page 25 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING RIGHT REAR ..DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance TRACTOR service with the engine or blades running. STOP FRAME blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug.
  • Page 26 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING SIDE DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance SHOWN service with the engine or blades running. STOP DECK HANGER..blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug.
  • Page 27 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING RIGHT REAR ..DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance TRACTOR service with the engine or blades running. STOP FRAME blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug.

  • Page 28: Deck Belt Removal & Replacement

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot.
  • Page 29 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR Remove mower deck. See Section on DECK WARNING REMOVAL. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance Remove deck idler tension spring. Remove nuts that service with the engine or blades running. STOP secure the spindle pulley covers. See Figure 4.35. blades.

  • Page 30: Battery Service

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING REMOVE POSITIVE DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot.
  • Page 31 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR With cell caps removed, connect battery charger to WARNING battery terminals; RED to positive (+) and BLACK to negative (-) terminal. DO NOT OVERFILL. Never attempt to service charge the battery while it is installed on the machine. IMPORTANT: 3/16"...

  • Page 32: Mower Spindles Bearing Replacement

    6. Install new bottom bearing first. replacement, SNAPPER Field Serviceable NOTE: The bearing is seated/shielded on one side Spindles have been designed so that no special only. The bottom bearing must be installed with the seated/shielded side DOWN.

  • Page 33: Available Accessories

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES The SNAPPER LAWN TRACTOR can be equipped with a variety of accessories that increase its versatility. accessories available for each model are listed in the chart below. Contact an authorized SNAPPER dealer for ordering any of the accessories desired.

  • Page 34: Section 5- Electrical System

    SECTION 5- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECRTICAL - 16 HP V - TWIN B&S ENGINE Note: Switches shown with, Pedal locked down Blade disengaged Seat vacant BLACK WHITE BLACK SW1TCH YELLOW GREEN SEAT SWITCHES LIGHT SWITCH NOTE: Plug switch makes continuity disconnected, (s.ow.
  • Page 35 3. Electrical connections loose or corroded. 3. Clean and check connections for good contact. 4. Defective ignition switch. 4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. 5. Starter Spins without engaging. 5. Release Start key and repeat attempt. If starter continues to spin contact Engine Dealer.
  • Page 36 2. Blade belt requires adjustment. 2. Adjust mower belt. 3. Blade belt requires replacement. 3. Replace mower belt. 4. Electric clutch not functioning. 4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. Cutting Grass 1. Uneven tire pressure. 1. Bring to proper pressure. Improperly 2.
  • Page 37 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SUBJECT SERVICE REFERENCE EACH EACH HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS SEASON TO BE PERFORMED PAGES Check Oil Level Engine Page 6 Engine Initial Oil Change Page 12 Engine Periodic Oil Change Page 13 Air Pre-Cleaner Service Sponge Pre- Engine Manual Cleaner Element Air Cleaner Replace Element...

  • Page 38: Warranty

    This warranty does not apply to parts that have been damaged by accident, alteration, abuse, improper lubrication, normal wear, or other cause beyond the control of SNAPPER. This warranty does not cover any machine or component part that has been altered or modified changing safety, performance, or durability.
  • Page 39 ® illustration of how dirt can damage your engine & how maintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best avail- Ines and components In their products in order to provide long, satisfactory service. However, proper • care Is essential In ;"...
  • Page 40 12 gallons of air for every gallon of fuel its working ment, the air available to your Snapper engine Is heavily saturated with air- borne dirt particles. As the dirt particles are stopped, Damage caused by a poorly serviced air...
  • Page 41 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Air Is also needed to keep your engine cool. Dirt, dust & debris build up to restrict • and clog cooling air Intake screens and fins. Clean • screens and fins at frequent Intervals. The engine blower housing and shrouds should be removed at least once each season or more often i under dry, dusty conditions...
  • Page 42 2-cycle engine fuel, be sure the containers are clearly marked to avoid mix-up. Snapper 2-cycle engines require a 32 to 1 mixture of gasoline and BIA eertlfled TC-W oil such as Snapper's 2-cycle engine o11. Many of the 2-cycle engine oils on the...
  • Page 43 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 44 HYDROSTA TIC DRIVE ELECTRIC CL UTCH SERIES H IMPORTANT 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.
  • Page 45 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 "IMPORTANT...
  • Page 46 If you have any questions pertaining to your machine which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER, McDonough, Georgia 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967). PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN...
  • Page 47 14. Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER Slow down before turning. dealer at least once a year and have the dealer 10. Watch out for...

  • Page 48: Schematics - Briggs & Stratton

    39-42 Engine .............. Fuel Filter ............Spark Plug ............Hydrostatic Transmission Oil ......15 IMPORTANT The figures illustrations in this manual are provided reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions.

  • Page 49: Familiarization

    Study the Important Safety Instructions, this Operator's nomenclature drawings above, illustrate Manual and Engine Owner's Manual before operating this machine. Keep these manuals available for future essential components of the SNAPPER Lawn Tractor. It reference. is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar...

  • Page 50: Pre-Start Checklist

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST Make the following checks and perform service as required before each start-up. FUEL 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.
  • Page 51 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING & OPERATION Choke engine for cold starting by moving engine 2.3.1. STARTING ENGINE speed control to "CHOKE" position. NOTE: Some Take a comfortable position in seat of machine, models are equipped with a separate choke control, located on the dash of the tractor.

  • Page 52: Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 STOPPING ENGINE, BLADE, WHEEL DRIVE STARTING & OPERATION (Continued) 2.3.2. STARTING WHEEL DRIVE 2.4.1. STOPPING ENGINE Shift speed control lever to neutral. Stop engine by turning key to the "OFF" position. Start engine. Refer Section "STARTING See Figure 2.9.

  • Page 53: Cutting Height Adjustment

    If the blades lever. See Figure 2.14. continue to rotate after 5 seconds, the blade brake DEPRESS must be repaired. Return machine to an authorized LOCK BUTTON SNAPPER dealer. continue operate machine until blade brake has been repaired functioning properly.

  • Page 54: Rolling Tractor With Engine Off

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6. ROLLING TRACTOR WITH ENGINE OFF 2.6.1. Rolling Hydro Models With engine "OFF", move to rear of tractor. Pull the roll release control all the way out to disengage the hydro transmission. See Figure 2.15. PULL ROLL RELEASE CONTROL ALL THE WAY...

  • Page 55: Reverse Lockout Mechanism

    Reverse Lockout responsible adult. Mechanism is not functioning properly. Contact your SNAPPER dealer immediately for assistance. DANGER ® LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing. BLADES must be turned off before backing machine.

  • Page 56: Service - After First 5 Hours

    SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local Check torque of blade mounting bolts. Torque to: SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For 42" deck - 30 to 40 ft Ibs. See Figure 3.2. 48" deck - 70 to 80 ft lbs.

  • Page 57: Check Deck Drive Belt

    Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.4. CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT 3.3.2. MOWER COMPONENTS The idler and spring provide proper belt tension and Check deck drive belt for proper tension. Refer require no adjustment. If belt is frayed, slit, severed or to Section, "CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT". belt strands exposed, replace belt before operating Check blades for sharpness, wear, damage and mower.

  • Page 58: Clutch/Brake Pivot

    Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.4. TRACTOR LUBRICATION D, GL, NK (Continued From Previous Page) LUBRICATION Clutch/Brake Pivot clutch/brake pivot located on the L.H. underside of the tractor and is lubricated with one shot of general purpose grease. See Figure 3.6. CLUTCH/BRAKE PIVOT LUBRICATION FITTING...

  • Page 59: Engine

    3.4.3. SPARK PLUG Remove and replace engine spark plug. Refer to engine owner's manual for correct replacement plug and gap specifications. 3.4.4. HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION hydrostatic transmission does require maintenance. problems arise return immediately to a Snapper dealer.

  • Page 60: Engine Adjustments & Repair

    Contact your SNAPPER dealerl Reconnect sector plates, remove angle iron, for assistance. pipe, etc. and recheck side to side level. Adjust as needed to result in blade tips being within 1/8" of the 4.2.1.
  • Page 61 Section 4- ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING CLEVIS HAIR PIN DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure WASHER wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot.
  • Page 62 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR 4.2.5. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) TOP VIEW OF DECK SIDE-To-SIDE (48" Decks) Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the tire pressure. Check tires and add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear tires.
  • Page 63 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING 4.2.6. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance (FRONT To REAR) service with the engine or blades running. STOP Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key.

  • Page 64: Brake Adjustment

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot.

  • Page 65: Traction Drive Belt Adjustment

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR MOUNTING BELT - BRACKET WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance ' MORE TENSION service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug.

  • Page 66: Blade Sharpening

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance STANDARD BLADE service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot.

  • Page 67: Mower Blade Replacement

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance DECK/DRIVE service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure PULLEY wire away from spark plug. Engine and components SPINDLE can be extremely hot.
  • Page 68 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING RIGHT S,DE DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance SHOWN service with the engine or blades running. STOP DECK HANGER BRACKET blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug.
  • Page 69 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING RIGHT REAR ..DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance TRACTOR service with the engine or blades running. STOP FRAME blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug.
  • Page 70 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING SIDE DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance SHOWN service with the engine or blades running. STOP DECK HANGER..blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug.
  • Page 71 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING RIGHT REAR ..DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance TRACTOR service with the engine or blades running. STOP FRAME blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug.

  • Page 72: Deck Belt Removal & Replacement

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot.
  • Page 73 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR Remove mower deck. See Section on DECK WARNING REMOVAL. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance Remove deck idler tension spring. Remove nuts that service with the engine or blades running. STOP secure the spindle pulley covers. See Figure 4.35. blades.

  • Page 74: Battery Service

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING REMOVE POSITIVE DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot.
  • Page 75 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR With cell caps removed, connect battery charger to WARNING battery terminals; RED to positive (+) and BLACK to negative (-) terminal. DO NOT OVERFILL. Never attempt to service charge the battery while it is installed on the machine. IMPORTANT: 3/16"...

  • Page 76: Mower Spindles Bearing Replacement

    6. Install new bottom bearing first. replacement, SNAPPER Field Serviceable NOTE: The bearing is seated/shielded on one side Spindles have been designed so that no special only. The bottom bearing must be installed with the seated/shielded side DOWN.

  • Page 77: Available Accessories

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES The SNAPPER LAWN TRACTOR can be equipped with a variety of accessories that increase its versatility. accessories available for each model are listed in the chart below. Contact an authorized SNAPPER dealer for ordering any of the accessories desired.

  • Page 78: Section 5- Electrical System

    SECTION 5- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECRTICAL - 16 HP V - TWIN B&S ENGINE Note: Switches shown with, Pedal locked down Blade disengaged Seat vacant BLACK WHITE BLACK SW1TCH YELLOW GREEN SEAT SWITCHES LIGHT SWITCH NOTE: Plug switch makes continuity disconnected, (s.ow.
  • Page 79 3. Electrical connections loose or corroded. 3. Clean and check connections for good contact. 4. Defective ignition switch. 4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. 5. Starter Spins without engaging. 5. Release Start key and repeat attempt. If starter continues to spin contact Engine Dealer.

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting Guide

    2. Blade belt requires adjustment. 2. Adjust mower belt. 3. Blade belt requires replacement. 3. Replace mower belt. 4. Electric clutch not functioning. 4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. Cutting Grass 1. Uneven tire pressure. 1. Bring to proper pressure. Improperly 2.

  • Page 81: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SUBJECT SERVICE REFERENCE EACH EACH HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS SEASON TO BE PERFORMED PAGES Check Oil Level Engine Page 6 Engine Initial Oil Change Page 12 Engine Periodic Oil Change Page 13 Air Pre-Cleaner Service Sponge Pre- Engine Manual Cleaner Element Air Cleaner Replace Element...
  • Page 82 This warranty does not apply to parts that have been damaged by accident, alteration, abuse, improper lubrication, normal wear, or other cause beyond the control of SNAPPER. This warranty does not cover any machine or component part that has been altered or modified changing safety, performance, or durability.
  • Page 83 ® illustration of how dirt can damage your engine & how maintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best avail- Ines and components In their products in order to provide long, satisfactory service. However, proper • care Is essential In ;"...
  • Page 84 12 gallons of air for every gallon of fuel its working ment, the air available to your Snapper engine Is heavily saturated with air- borne dirt particles. As the dirt particles are stopped, Damage caused by a poorly serviced air...

  • Page 85: Primary Maintenance

    PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Air Is also needed to keep your engine cool. Dirt, dust & debris build up to restrict • and clog cooling air Intake screens and fins. Clean • screens and fins at frequent Intervals. The engine blower housing and shrouds should be removed at least once each season or more often i under dry, dusty conditions...
  • Page 86 2-cycle engine fuel, be sure the containers are clearly marked to avoid mix-up. Snapper 2-cycle engines require a 32 to 1 mixture of gasoline and BIA eertlfled TC-W oil such as Snapper's 2-cycle engine o11. Many of the 2-cycle engine oils on the...
  • Page 87 SERVICE NOTES...

  • Page 88: Important

    HYDROSTA TIC DRIVE ELECTRIC CL UTCH SERIES H IMPORTANT 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.

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