Product Registration Form; The Figures And Illustrations In This Manual Are; Provided For Reference Only And May Differ From; Table Of Contents - Snapper LT160H42IBV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................. 2 - 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................. 5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ................................... 6
Components ........................................................ 6
Controls ................................................................ 6
SECTION 2 -
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 7-12
Pre-start Checklist .............................................. 7
Operator's Seat Adjustment ............................... 7
Starting & Stopping Engine ............................ 8-9
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ....................... 9
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades .............. 9-10
Parking Brake ..................................................... 10
Cutting Height Adjustment ............................... 10
Rolling Tractor with Engine Off ........................ 11
Reverse Lockout Mechanism ........................... 12
SECTION 3-
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 13-17
Service -After First 5 Hours ............................. 13
Change Engine Oil .......................................... 13
Check Blade Brake ......................................... 13
Check Mower Blades ...................................... 13
Check Deck Drive Belt ................................... 14
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours .......... 14-17
Check Engine ............................................ 14-15
Safety Interlock System Checks ................... 15
Mower Components ....................................... 16
Check Blade Brake ......................................... 16
Lubrication (Tractor) ................................... 16-17
Front Wheel Bearings .................................... 16
Axle Spindles .................................................. 16
Clutch/Brake Pivot .......................................... 16
Steering Sector Gear ...................................... 16
Steering Shaft ................................................. 16
Steering Drag Link .......................................... 17
Steering Tie Rod ............................................. 17
Park Brake Lever ............................................ 17
Deck Lift Mechanism ...................................... 17
Service - Annually .............................................. 17
Engine .............................................................. 17
Fuel Filter ......................................................... 17
Spark Plug ....................................................... 17
Hydrostatic Transmission Oil ........................ 17
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR .............. 18-33
Engine Adjustments & Repair ............................. 18
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ........... 18
Blade Brake Adjustment ...................................... 18
Blade Belt Adjustment .......................................... 18
42" Side To Side Deck Level Adjustment ...... 18-19
42" Front To Rear Deck Level Adjustment ......... 19
48" Side To Side Deck Level Adjustment ...... 20-21
48" Front To Rear Deck Level Adjustment ......... 21
Brake Adjustment ................................................. 22
Steering Adjustment ............................................. 22
Shifter Adjustment ........................................... 22-23
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment ........................... 23
Mower Blade Service ....................................... 23-25
Blade Wear Limit .......................................... 23-24
Blade Sharpening .............................................. 24
Mower Blade Replacement ............................... 25
Traction Drive Belt Removal/Replace ............ 25-28
Deck Belt Removal & Replacement ............... 29-30
Battery Service ................................................. 31-32
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES ....................................... 33
SECTION 5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .................... 34-35
Schematics - Briggs & Stratton
(Twin Cylinder Engine) ..................................... 34
(Single Cylinder Engine) ................................... 35
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................ 36-37
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................................... 38
MAINTENANCE PARTS ............................................... 38
WARRANTY .................................................................. 39
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ..................................... 40-43
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM ............................. 44
IMPORTANT
The figures and illustrations in this manual are
provided for reference only and may differ from
your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if
you have questions.