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Snapper ELT150H33IBV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Snapper ELT150H33IBV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

European lawn tractor hydrostatic drive series i
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EUROPEAN MODEL
MODEL DESIGNATION
ENGINE HP
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE
CUTTING WIDTH
E – European Model
LT – Lawn Tractor Model Designation
150 – 15.0 HP Engine Horse Power
H – Hydrostatic Transmission
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 © 2002
SNAPPER INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E
LT
150
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE
H
33
I
33 – 33" Cutting Width Mower
I – Series Designation
B – Briggs & Stratton Engine
V – Over Head Valve Type Engine
EUROPEAN
LAWN TRACTOR
SERIES I
ELT150H33IBV
B
V
SERIES DESIGNATION
MANUAL No. 7-2345 (I.R. 6/21/02)
MODEL
ENGINE TYPE
ENGINE MODEL

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  • Page 1 150 – 15.0 HP Engine Horse Power H – Hydrostatic Transmission 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”.

  • 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).
  • Page 3 14. Have machine serviced by an authorized repair SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices. 15. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts assure SLOWLY maintained.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Battery Service ...29-30 ...31 Harness Routing...32 Schematics - Briggs & Stratton w/Lights...33 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.

  • Page 5: Section 1 - Familiarization

    COMPONENTS nomenclature drawings above, essential components of the SNAPPER Lawn Tractor. It is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the components and their operation BEFORE OPERATING. Specific details involving the engine are found in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 6: Decals / Symbols

    If any operator has difficulty in understanding certain symbols incorporated in the decals, an authorized SNAPPER dealer should be contacted for explanation. CAUTION! INSTALL BATTERY WITH TERMINALS FORWARD – 2-6415...

  • Page 7: Decals / Symbols

    Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION – DECALS / SYMBOLS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. CONTROL IDENTIFICATION – 7-2754 HEIGHT OF CUT DECAL 4-6218 CHOKE RABBIT ”FAST” TURTLE “SLOW” LOWEST HEIGHT OF CUT HIGHEST HEIGHT OF CUT CONSOLE DECAL 7-3579 FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE DIRECTION AND SPEED CONTROL 7-3424 ENGINE...

  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    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.

  • Page 9: Starting & Stopping Engine

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION 2.3.1. STARTING ENGINE 1. Take a comfortable position in seat of machine, look around to make sure that the area you are going to mow is clear of people, children and pets. Take note of any stationary obstacles! NOTE: The interlock system will prevent the engine from starting if the blade engagement lever is in the "ON"...

  • Page 10: Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION (continued) 2.3.2. STARTING WHEEL DRIVE 1. Shift speed control lever to neutral. 2. Start engine. Refer to Section “STARTING ENGINE”. 3. Release clutch/brake pedal. 4. Slowly shift speed control lever forward for forward motion or to the rear for reverse motion.

  • Page 11: Parking Brake

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 STOPPING 2.4.3. STOPPING MOWER BLADE 1. Stop mower blade by moving blade engagement lever to the "OFF" position. See Figure 2.11. FIGURE 2.11 WARNING Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a complete stop in 5 seconds or less. continues to rotate after 5 seconds, the blade brake must be adjusted.

  • Page 12: Rolling Tractor With Engine Off

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6. ROLLING TRACTOR WITH ENGINE OFF Rolling Hydro Models 1. With engine "OFF", move to rear of tractor. 2. 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 OUT TO DISENGAGE...

  • Page 13: Reverse Lockout Mechanism

    WARNING DO NOT operate machine if Reverse Lockout 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 14: Maintenance Instructions

    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,...

  • Page 15: Check Deck Drive Belt

    Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.3. CHECK 33" DECK DRIVE BELT 1. With engine "OFF", move blade engagement lever to "ON". 2. Measure blade cable extension spring. Spring should extend 1" +/-1/8" for proper belt tension. See Figure 3.3. BLADE CABLE EXTENSION SPRING X + 1”...

  • Page 16: Lubrication (Tractor)

    Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.4. TRACTOR LUBRICATION 1. Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate each front wheel bearing through the grease fitting on wheel hub. Using general purpose grease in a grease gun, add grease until grease purges from bearing. See Figure 3.6. FRONT WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATION FITTING...

  • Page 17: Steering Tie Rod

    Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.4. TRACTOR LUBRICATION (Continued From Previous Page) 7. Steering Tie Rod Lubricate both ends of steering tie rod with a small amount of 30 wt. motor oil from an oil can. See Figure 3.10. FIGURE 3.10 8.

  • Page 18: Fuel Filter

    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 OIL The hydrostatic transmission does not require maintenance. problems immediately to a Snapper dealer. arise return...

  • Page 19: Adjustments & Repair

    WARNING Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after blades have been turned off. DO NOT operate machine until blade brake has been repaired and functioning properly. Contact your SNAPPER dealer for assistance. 4.2.1. BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT The blade brake when properly adjusted will stop blade rotation in 5 seconds or less when the blade engagement lever is moved to the OFF position.

  • Page 20: Blade Belt Adjustment

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR 4.2.2. BLADE BELT ADJUSTMENT – 33” Deck (Continued from previous page) IMPORTANT: If deck front to rear level is not correct, this could cause blade belt problems. Move blade engagement lever to "ON". Measure blade cable extension spring. Spring should extend 1"...

  • Page 21: Adjusting Mower Blade

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug.

  • Page 22: 33" Front To Rear Sector Plates

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug.

  • Page 23: (Deck Level Adjustment) Brake Adjustment - Hydro Drive

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR 4.3 TRACTOR DRIVE COMPONENTS 4.3.1. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. To be properly adjusted, the brake should stop the tractor in approximately 6 feet from top speed when the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed. 2. Adjust brake when necessary as follows: 3.

  • Page 24: Shifter Adjustment

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. 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.

  • Page 25: Mower Blade Sharpening

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR 4.4.2. (NINJA) BLADE WEAR LIMITS The ninja recycling blade requires more frequent service intervals than standard blades. Check for excessive wear and damage before each use. See Figure 4.18. WEAR LIMIT. (CRACKS OR NOTCHES BEGIN TO APPEAR) DANGEROUS CONDITION! DO NOT USE ON MOWER!

  • Page 26: Traction Drive Belt Removal/Replace

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR 4.4.5. 33" M OWER BLADE REPLACEM ENT (Continued) 6. Install new blade, part number 3-4168, onto blade mounting bar. 7. Torque blade to 30 to 40 ft lbs. of torque. 4.4.6 TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT It is necessary to remove deck in order to replace belts.
  • Page 27 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR Traction drive belt removal (Continued from previous page) 2. Slide belt guide assembly to the rear and remove. 3. Disconnect traction belt idler pulley spring from tractor frame. See Figure 4.26. RIGHT REAR TRACTOR FRAME DISCONNECT SPRING FROM...

  • Page 28: Deck Belt Removal & Replacement

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR Traction drive belt replacement (Continued from previous page) NOTE: When installing a new belt, make certain the stationary idler is mounted in the hole closest to the L.H. side of the tractor. See Figure 4.29. 4.

  • Page 29: Battery Service

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR 4.5 BATTERY 4.5.1. BATTERY REMOVAL 1. Raise operator's seat. 2. Remove the two adjusting knobs. 3. Remove seat assembly and move forward. Use care not to disconnect wires from seat switch. See Figure 4.33. REMOVE ADJUSTING KNOBS AND MOVE SEAT FORWARD...

  • Page 30: Adjustments & Repair

    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT OVERFILL! DO NOT attempt to service or charge the battery while it is installed on the machine. DO NOT use “BOOST” chargers on the battery. 4.5.5. BATTERY TESTING There are two types of battery tests: Unloaded and Loaded.

  • Page 31: Available Accessories

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

  • Page 32: Electrical System

    SECTION 5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Figure 5.1 illustrates typical harness routing on some Snapper Lawn Tractors. Use this when locating various electrical components. TO BATTERY NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL TO BATTERY POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL HEADLIGHT SWITCH BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER SWITCH SOLENOID...

  • Page 33: Schematics - Briggs & Stratton W/Lights

    SECTION 5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SCHEMATICS BRIGGS & STRATTON WITH LIGHTS FIGURE 5.2...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Guide

    1. Service battery. 2. Replace fuse. 3. Clean and check connections for good contact. 4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. 5. Release Start key and repeat attempt. If starter continues to spin contact Engine Dealer. 1. Move blade engagement switch to “OFF”.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Guide

    6. Replace traction drive belt. 1. Move switch to the “ON” position. 2. Adjust mower belt. 3. Replace mower belt. 4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. 1. Bring to proper pressure. 2. Adjust cutting height. 3. Move engine speed control to “FAST”.

  • Page 36: Maintenance Schedule

    SUBJECT SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED Engine Check Oil Level Engine Initial Oil Change Engine Periodic Oil Change Air Pre-Cleaner Service Sponge Pre- Cleaner Element Air Cleaner Replace Element Spark Plug Replace Plugs Fuel Filter Replace Filter Engine Cooling Clean Shrouds & Fins System Battery Check Electrolyte...

  • Page 37: 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.
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  • Page 40: Important

    HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SERIES I 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. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments.

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