Troubleshooting Guide; Maintenance Schedule; Operating Instructions; Starting & Stopping Engine - Snapper LT160H42FBV Operator's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......... 2 - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................ 4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ......................... 5
Components ........................................................ 5
Controls ................................................................ 5
SECTION 2 -
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 6-10
Pre-start Checklist .............................................. 6
Operator's Seat Adjustment ............................... 6
Starting & Stopping Engine ............................ 7-8
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ....................... 8
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades ................ 8-9
Parking Brake ....................................................... 9
Cutting Height Adjustment ................................. 9
Rolling Tractor with Engine Off ........................ 10
SECTION 3 -
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ................. 11-14
Service -After First 5 Hours ............................. 11
Change Engine Oil .......................................... 11
Check Blade Brake ......................................... 11
Check Mower Blades ...................................... 11
Check Deck Drive Belt ................................... 12
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours ................ 12
Check Engine .................................................. 12
Mower Components ....................................... 12
Check Blade Brake ......................................... 12
Lu brication (Tractor) ................................ 12-13
Front Wheel Bearings .................................... 12
Axle Spindles .................................................. 12
Clutch/Brake Pivot .......................................... 13
Steering Sector Gear ...................................... 13
Steering Shaft ................................................. 13
Steering Drag Link .......................................... 13
Steering Tie Rod ............................................. 13
Park Brake Lever ............................................ 13
Deck Lift Mechanism ...................................... 13
Service - Annually ........................................... 14
Engine .............................................................. 14
Fuel Filter ......................................................... 14
Spark Plug ....................................................... 14
Hydrostatic Transmission Oil ........................ 14
SECTION 4 -
ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR ........................... 15-32
Engine Adjustments & Repair ............................. 15
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ........... 15
Blade Brake Adjustment ...................................... 15
Blade Belt Adjustment .......................................... 15
42" Side To Side Deck Level Adjustment ........... 15
42" Front To Rear Deck Level Adjustment ......... 16
48" Side To Side Deck Level Adjustment ...... 17-18
48" Front To Rear Deck Level Adjustment ......... 18
Brake Adjustment ................................................. 19
Steering Adjustment ............................................. 19
Shifter Adjustment ........................................... 19-20
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment ........................... 20
Mower Blade Service ....................................... 20-22
Blade Wear Limit .......................................... 20-21
Blade Sharpening .............................................. 21
Mower Blade Replacement ............................... 22
Traction Drive Belt Removal/Replace ............ 23-26
Deck Belt Removal & Replacement ............... 27-28
Battery Service ................................................. 29-30
Mower Spindles Bearing Replacement .............. 31
Available Accessories .......................................... 32
SECTION 5 -
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................. 33-34
Schematics - Briggs & Stratton
(Single Cylinder Engines) ................................. 33
Schematics - Briggs & Stratton
(Twin Cylinder Engine) ..................................... 34
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...................... 35-36
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............................. 37
MAINTENANCE PARTS ..................................... 37
WARRANTY ....................................................... 38
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ............................ 39-42