Ninja Blade Wear Ninja Blade Sharpening; Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement 42 _ Deck Drive Belt; Serial & Model Number Location; Adjusting Operator's Seat - Snapper LT180H48DBV2 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............ 2-3
TABLE of CONTENTS ......................................... 4
FAMILIARIZATION ............................................. 5-6
Serial & Model Number Location ....................... 5
Controls .............................................................. 5
Components ...................................................... 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 7-11
Pre-start Checklist ............................................. 7
Adjusting Operator's Seat .................................. 7
Starting & Stopping Engine .............................. 7-8
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ........................ 9
Setting & Releasing Parking Brake ..................... 9
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades ...................... 9
Adjusting Cutting Height ................................... 10
Tips on Mowing ................................................. 10
Raising Chute Deflector .................................... 10
Rolling Tractor With Engine Off ........................ 11
ACCESSORIES .................................................. 11
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................... 12-13
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ................. 14-29
Service Schedule ......................................... 14
Maintenance Parts ....................................... 14
Hydrostatic Transmission Oil .................... 15
To Check Oil Level ........................................ 15
Changing Engine Oil ................................... 16
Lubrication (Tractor) .............................. 16-17
Front Wheel Bearings .................................... 16
Axle Spindles ................................................. 16
Steering Shaft ................................................. 16
Clutch/Brake Pivot ......................................... 17
Steering Sector Gear ..................................... 17
Steering Drag Link ......................................... 17
Steering Tie Rod............................................ 17
Park Brake Latch ........................................... 17
Deck Lift Mechanism ..................................... 17
Mower Deck Spindles ..................................... 17
Engine Service ............................................. 18
Engine Air Pre-Cleaner .................................. 18
Engine Air Cleaner ........................................ 18
Spark Plug ..................................................... 18
Fuel Filter ...................................................... 18
Engine Cooling System ................................. 18
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
Battery Service .................................................. 19
Battery Electrolyte Check .............................. 19
Battery Removal ............................................ 19
Battery Charging ............................................ 19
Activating New Battery .................................. 19
Mower Deck Removal/Reinstallation .......... 20-21
Standard Mower Blade Service .............. ..... 21-22
Standard Blade Wear Limits ..................... 21
Blade Removal/Replacement ........................ 21
42" Mower Blade ............................................ 21
Sharpening Standard Blade(s) ............ :.. 21 & 22
Ninja Mower Blade Service .................................. 22
Ninja Blade Wear Limits ............................ 22
Ninja Blade Sharpening ............................. 22
Belt Service .................................................. 23-24
Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement 23
42 _ Deck Drive Belt ...................................... 23
Traction Drive Belt Service .......................... 24
Traction Drive Belt Removal ..................... 24
Traction Drive Belt Replacement .............. 24
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment ................. 25
Deck Level Adjustment ................................ 25-27
Tires & Pressure ............................................ 25
Side to Side Level .................................... 25-26
Front to Rear Level ........................................ 27
Sector Plates ............................................ 27
Front Lift Cable ......................................... 27
Shifter Adjustment ............................................ 28
Steering Adjustment ......................................... 28
Wheel Brake Adjustment .................................. 29
Blade Brake Note .............................................. 29
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................. 30-31
20 Amp Fuse Protection ................................ 30
DIAGRAMS, Single Cylinder Models ............. 30
DIAGRAMS, Twin Cylinder Models ................ 31
WARRANTY ....................................................... 32
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ............................ 33-36
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