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_Safety
Instructions&
Operator's Manual for
LT12D41 SERIES LAWN
TRACTORS
& MOWER
ATTACHMEN'r
Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product! Before operating your mower, read
and follow the Important Safety Instructions (on page 2), the other instructions
contained in this manual and the accompanying booklet, "About Power Mower
Safety". Lawnmowers, and all power equipment, can be potentially dangerous
if used improperly. REMEMBER: SAFETY REQUIRES CAREFUL USE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMON SENSE.
SNAPPER POWER EQUIPMENT
McDonough,
Georgia 30253
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(Rev. 2. 4/90)
M,_NUAL #2-3211
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- Page 1 TRACTORS & MOWER ATTACHMEN'r Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product! Before operating your mower, read and follow the Important Safety Instructions (on page 2), the other instructions contained in this manual and the accompanying booklet, "About Power Mower Safety". Lawnmowers, and all power equipment, can be potentially dangerous if used improperly.
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Exercise caution when pulling loads. Limit loads to those you can safely control and attach loads Know to stop blade engine quickly hitch plate as specified with Snapper attachment preparation for emergencies. structions. - Page 3 This manual has been prepared for the operators of the The nomenclature drawing above (Figure 1 ) shows the SNAPPER LTD Series LAWN TRACTOR. essential parts of the SNAPPER LTD Series LAWN TRACTOR. It is recommended that all operators of this...
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Page 4: Before Operating
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING: Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use them before operating your mower. Know beforehand how to stop the engine, wheel drive and mower blade in preparation for possible emergencies. STOPPING ENGINE: STOP ENGINE by turning the KEYSWITCH to "OFF". - Page 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING & OPERATING ENGINE: START ENGINE as foliows: PUSH BLADE CONTROL LEVER downward to "OFF" position (Fig. 4) and fully depress the SELECTOR CLUTCH/BRAKE pedal (Fig. 7), so that Safety SHIFTER Interlock System will allow engine to start. CHOKE ENGINE for cold starting by moving THROTTLE CONTROL to "CHOKE"...
- Page 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS support. Sit in operators seat and, while depressing the CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL, slide the seat forward or rearward to the most comfortable position, then lock in position by tightening ADJUSTING KNOB. See Figure 8. FIGURE 10 To suit mowing conditions, experiment by increasing engine speed and/or decreasing driving speed until smoothest cut is obtained without placing engine under heavy strain.
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Page 7: Draining Engine Oil
_APPER Replacement Parts only. Contact your local _eCHEDULE SNAPPER Dealer for parts and service assistance. For fer to the Engine = Owner's Manual for service spaci- the correct part or information for your particular mower, fications on the engine itself, The following applies always mention model and serial number. - Page 8 • CHAIN CASE: Remove plug and check. If dry, battery caps. In freezing weather, charge the battery add'0ne ounce of SNAPPER "O" grease - do after adding water to thoroughly mix the water in the not overfill. Total capacity must not exceed 2 electolyte.
- Page 9 SERVICE (Continued) BATTERY CHARGING The engine is equipped with a flywheel alternator to charge the battery, If the tractor is not run regularly, connect the battery to a charger monthly to maintain the specific gravity at 1.250 or higher. If this reading falls below 1.175, the battery liquid may freeze when temp- eratures drop to around zero degrees F.
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Page 10: Blade Brake Adjustment
SERVICE (Continued) Retighten BRAKE ARM IDLER PULLEY screw. Readjust BELT RETAINER on stationary IDLER PULLEY, then retighten pulley screw. Reinstall belt covers on outside pulleys. Tighten retaining screws. MOWER SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS" Keep the topside of the mower freeof grass cuttings. Buildup of clippings could cause belt problems and also might present potential fire hazard especially when dryl If uneven cutting is noted, check the tire pressure first... - Page 11 SERVICE (Continued) A_er adjusting BLADE BRAKE, start mower, CAUTION engage blade and then disengage blade to AVOID CUTTING YOURSELF ON CUTTING check stopping time, Readjust if necessary. BLADEI PROTECT YOUR HANDS FROM CUTS CUTTING BLADE SERVICE WHILE HANDLING BLADE. Check at frequent intervals to make sure the blade is securely tightened and that if is in good condition.
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Page 12: Hood Removal
SERVICE (Continued) Remove hairpins and washers from REAR LIFT ARM CHAINS. See Figure 27. LIFt STRAIGHT CHAINS FIGURE 29 ADJUSTING STEERING If steering develops excessive free-play, then the eccen- (REAR) tric steering bolt must be adjusted. Proceed as follows: Working from the left side of the tractor, use a 7/16" FIGURE 27 wrench to loosen nut on top of carriage bolt. -
Page 13: Leveling Mower
SERVICE (Continued) LEVELING MOWER With the blades sharpened and properly aligned, a level Place a 3" high block under the exact center of the mower deck will insure a clean, even cut. The mower rear lip of the deck. should be checked for level as follows: Pull the pins and remove the chains from the rear lift Check the air pressure in the tiros and correct arms. - Page 14 SERVICE (Continued) LEVELING MOWER With the blade sharpened and properly aligned, a level If required, adjust side-to-side level of mower deck will insure a clean, even cut. The mower mower deck by loosening SHOULDER should be checked for level as follows: SCREW on side of lift arm ECCENTRIC Check the air pressure in the tires and correct BOLT.
- Page 15 SERVICE (Continued) DRIVE BELT SERVICE THE IDLER SPRING iS UNDER TENSION. To remove and replace the DRIVE BELT, follow steps AVOID INJURY, USE CARE WHEN DISCON- 1 thru 11. CAUTION NECTING SPRING FROM FRAME. Raise mower hood and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove hairpin from front of CONTROL ROD then Lower MOWER DECK to lowest position lower CONTROL ROD, See Figure 34.
- Page 16 SERVICE (Continued) TRACTION LOSS ADJUSTMENT Working at the rear of the mower, rotate the DRIVE DISC while holding down on the DRIVE BELT until If the robber on the driven disc ring wears enough to belt is clear of disc. See Figure 36. cause loss of traction, readjust the yoke stop (see Figure 37) to restore good contact.
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Page 17: General Specifications
WARNING: THE USE OF REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN GENUINE SNAPPER PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE SAFETY OF SNAPPER PRODUCTS AND WILL VOID ANY LIABILITY AND WARRANTY BY SNAPPER ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF SUCH PARTS. IMPORTANT: Please fill out the attached...