Assembly; Add Engine Oil; Add Fuel; Mower Deck Removaland Installation - Snapper LT-200 Series Operator's Manual

Assembly
NOTICE
DO NOTattempt to start the engine before it has been
properlyservicedwith the recommendedoil. This
may result in an engine failure.
Add Engine Oil
Refer to ChangeEngine Oil in the Maintenance section for oil
type and fill procedures.
Add Fuel
Refer to Adding Fuel in the Operation section for fuel
specifications and filling procedures.
Mower Deck Removal and Installation
WARNING
Engageparkingbrake, disengagePTO, stopengine
and removekey beforeattemptingto install or
remove the mower.
Removingthe Mower Deck
1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a concrete
floor. Turn off PTOswitch and engine, remove the key
and apply parking brake.
2. Place wood blocks under the mower deck. Placethe
attachment lift in the lowest position.
CAUTION
Storedenergydevice. 44 in. and 50 in. mowershave
springlift assist. Lift lever mustbe in lowest cutting
positionand mower on supportblocksto avoid injury
when removingor installingmower mounting
hardware. Return lift lever to highest positionafter
hardware has been disconnected.
3. Move idler arm (A, Figure 5) to relieve belt tension.
Removebelt from PTOpulley (B).
4. Remove hair pin (D, Figure4) and washer (C).
Disconnectthe mower lift plates (A) from the tractor lift
arms (B). Re-install washers (C) and hair pins (D) to
prevent loss.
5. Return lift lever to highest position.
CAUTION
The mufflerand surrounding areas may be hot.
6. Turn wheels straight ahead. Support the mower hanger
(C). Removesafety clip (A, Figure 6) and rod (B).
Lower the mower hanger (C).
7. Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out right
side of tractor.
Installing the Mower Deck
1. Park tractor, shut off PTOand engine, remove the key
and apply parking brake. Turn the wheels fully to the
left.
2. Placethe mower lift lever (A, Figure7) in the lowest
position. Slide mower deck under right side of tractor
so that mower hitch is aligned with the front tractor
hitch.
3. Turn wheels straight. Lift the mower hanger (C,
Figure 6). Insert rod (B) through mower hanger (C) and
tractor brackets (D). Secure with safety clip (A).
4. Re-install hair pins (D, Figure 4) and washers (C) into
the mower lift plates (A) and the tractor lift arms (B).
5. Move idler arm (A, Figure 5) to relieve belt tension.
Install belt onto the PTOpulley (B).
Figure 4: Lift Arms
(Viewed from underneath right side of tractor)
A - Mower Lift Plate
B - Tractor Lift Arm
C- Washer
D - Hair Pin
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