Snapper LT120G30DB, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Width Mower 33 33 Cuttino Width Mower 140 14 0 HP Engine Horse Power 145 14 5 HP Engine Horse Power G Gear Drive Transmission 38 38 Cutting Width Mower D Series Designation B Briggs Stratton Engine V...

Page 2: ...ath All slopes require extra CAUTION If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it DO NOT mow it Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments these can change the stability of...

Page 3: ...dryer or other gas appliance Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure Store fuel container out of the reach of children in a well ventilated unoccupied building 2 Keep engine free...

Page 4: ...ngine Service 19 Engine Air Pre Cleaner 19 Engine Air Cleaner 19 Spark Plug 19 Fuel Filter 19 Engine Cooling System 20 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Continued Battery Service 20 21 Battery Electrolyte Chec...

Page 5: ...VIEW _ _OF _ACTOR SNAPPER McOn p 3o2ss SER XXXXXXXX MOD XXXXXXXXXXX KW X XX KG XXX HP X X LBS XXX RPM XXXX _iiiii_ii_ii_iiiiiii_ iiii_ii i _ iii_i_ __e_n_iii i i i_iii _ i ii FIGURE 1 m o o in d To _...

Page 6: ...E OPERATING Spe cific details involving the engine are found in the separate Engine Owners Manual Study the Important Safety Instructions this Operators Manual and Engine Owners Manual before operatin...

Page 7: ...t lever must be moved manuallyfrom ON to OFF to stopblade TANK CAP _ AFTER FILLING TANK Clean exteriorsurfacesof cutting deck engineandtractor from any accumulationof grass clippingsand debris Keepeng...

Page 8: ...r gets offthe seatwithoutsetting the parkingbrakeleveror ifthe bladeis running If the interlockeverfailstowork DO NOT OPERATE the tractoruntil the interlockhas been repaired Choke enginefor cold start...

Page 9: ...tch brake pedal is pushed all the way down the speed control handlewillautomaticallyreturnto approximately1 3offull forward speed Move handle to desired positionafter releasing brakepedal STARTING WHE...

Page 10: ...into slot See Figure 13 Release clutch brakepedal RELEASING PARK BRAKE Fully depress clutch brake pedal The park brake lever will release automatically MOVE PARK LEVER UP TOENGAGE PARK BRAKE FIGURE 13...

Page 11: ...TES or TRANSPORTS Remove wing nuts and flat washers securing chute deflector to deck See Figure 16 Raise chute deflector and reinstall flat washers and wmg nuts onto studs to prevent loss Transport tr...

Page 12: ...Subframe Kit Weight Kit Tire Chains Ninja Recycling Mulch Kit 38 Ninja Recycling Mulch Kit 38 Wave Recycling Mulch Kit Single Bag Catcher 38 Single Bag Catcher Dump Cart Twin Bag Catcher 38 Twin Bag c...

Page 13: ...6 Service battery ENGINE LOSES POWER ENGINE BACKFIRES WHEN IGNITION KEY TURNED TO STOP EXCESSIVE VIBRATION 1 Damaged or bent mower blades 2 Loose blade components 3 Loose or missing air lift if equip...

Page 14: ...1 Poor cable connections CHARGE 2 Bad battery cell s OIL LEAKING FROM TRANSMISSION 1 Move leverto the ON position 2 Adjust mower belt 3 Replace mowerbelt 1 Bringto properpressure 2 Adjust cuttingheigh...

Page 15: ...evel REFERENCE EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH PAGES USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS SEASON Page 6 X Pages 15 16 X page 15 X Engine Manual X Page 19 Engine X Manual Engine X Manual Page 19 X Engine Manual X Page 20...

Page 16: ...ssionis now accessible REINSTALL BATTERY PER DECAL FIGURE 18 SEAT ADJUSTING KNOBS Clean any debris off of oil cap and top cover before removiing fill cap See Figure 20 Before attempting any adjustment...

Page 17: ...Engine Owner s Manual MODELS LT140H33DBV LT145H38DBV NL T145H38DB V These models are equipped with 14 14 1 2 hp engineswhichare furnished withFastexTM oildrains See Figure22 Rotate drain body counterc...

Page 18: ...pindlewith1shot ofgeneral purpose grease See Figure 23 NOTE The R H spindle fitting faces forward and the L H spindle fitting faces to the rear FRONT WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATION FITTING FIGURE 23 CLUTCH...

Page 19: ...mpivot points which are locatedon the R H undersideof tractor See Figure28 PARK BRAKE LATCH Using 30 wt motor oil lubricatethe park brake latch mechanismpivot points which are located on the L H under...

Page 20: ...RE 30 FUEL TANK SPARK PLUG Removeand replaceenginesparkplugafter 100 operat ing hours Refer to EngineOwner s Manualfor correct replacementplugand gap specifications FUEL FILTER Theenginefuelfiltershou...

Page 21: ...erator sseat Removethe two adjustingknobs Remove seatassemblyand moveforward Use care not to disconnectwiresfrom seat switch See Figure33 Removenegative cable first Removepositive cable REMOVE ADJUSTI...

Page 22: ...ractor is not run regularly connect the batteryto a charger monthlyto maintainthe specific gravity at 1 250 or higher If this reading falls below 1 175 the batteryliquidmayfreeze whentempera turesdrop...

Page 23: ...owerdeck to lowestsetting Disconnectdeck liftrodfromfrontliftarm See Figure37 Removehair pinsfromfrontdeckhangerrod See Figure 38 RIGHT SIDE LO T Turnwheelsto the left k Hold front of deck UP andslide...

Page 24: ...ACTION DRIVE BELT REMOVAL Remove two belt guide mounting bolts from each side of tractor frame See Figure 41 Slide belt guide assembly to the rear and remove Disconnect traction belt idler pulley spri...

Page 25: ...EY Route belt through stationaryand tension idlers See Figure45 FIGURE 44 PULLEY NOTE When installing new belt make certain the stationary idler is mounted in the hole closest to the L H side of the t...

Page 26: ...with new belt part number 2 2786 30 2 6546 33 in reverse order FIGURE 47 SPINDLE PULLEYFq L IDLERPULLEY FIGURE 48 Adjustidler pulley belt guide if necessary to obtain 1 16 clearance between belt and b...

Page 27: ...extremely sharPl and can cause severe injury I STANDARD BLADE WEAR LIMITS All mowerblades shouldbe checkedfor excessivewear anddamage before each use See Figure52 30 33 MOWER BLADEREMOVAL REPLACEMENT...

Page 28: ...engine OFF Raise hood remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from plug Remove mowing deck from tractor Carefully position deck to access blades Remove blade mounting nut and cone...

Page 29: ...for standard blade wear limits Sharpenstandardmowerblade s at 25 angle 3 See Figure 56 NINJATM BLADE WEAR LIMITS The NinjaTM recyclingblade requiresmorefrequentser vice intervalsthan standardblades C...

Page 30: ...elt tension Adjust as follows BELT BRACKET MORE Movetractor to a firm level surface Turn engine OFF Raise hood remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from plug Remove mowing deck...

Page 31: ...ious instructions Movetractorto a firm levelsurface Turn engine OFF Raisehood removesparkplugwirefrom sparkplugand securewire away fromplug Movebladeengagementleverdownto OFF See Figure _ _ 60 E ENGAG...

Page 32: ...ustment until tension is correct I _LEAST TEN SION d _L MOSTTENSlON _ FIGURE 62 NOTE Before adjusting deck bring tire pressureto properpsi Front12 psi Rear 10 psi SIDE TO SIDE LEVEL Movetractorto a fi...

Page 33: ...T LOOSEN SHOULDER BOLT _ _ ANGLE IRON FIGURE 66 f Looseneccentricshoulderbolt See Figure67 Turneccentric UP or DOWN as requiredto leveldeck See Figure67 Tighteneccentricshoulderbolt Tighten pivotbolt...

Page 34: ...curingsectorplates Lowerrear of deck onto3X3 block See Figure68 Removehairpinandwasher securingfrontliftrodtofront liftarm See Figure 70 Removefront liftrod andcarefullyrestfrontof deckonto 2X4 block...

Page 35: ...sconnect the front lift rod and the rear hanger plates See Fig 68 on page 32 and Fig 70b NUT Put the lift lever in the 3rd position from low cut Measure the distance from each blade tip to the floor T...

Page 36: ...ig 70d Measure the distance from the left front blade tip to the ground and from the right rear blade tip to the ground The front left blade tip should be between 1 8 and 3 8 higher than the right rea...

Page 37: ...lugand lowerhood FIGURE 71 If movement of tractor does not correspond with the selectedspeedonshiftquadrant adjustthe speedcontrol lever asfollows Withengine running drivetractor andmove shiftleverto...

Page 38: ...ngine andtest brake Continue adjustment as described above until proper adjustmentis achieved GEAR DRIVE MODELS Tobe properlyadjusted the brakeshouldstopthe tractor inapproximately6 feet fromtop speed...

Page 39: ...D Lawn Tractors Use thiswhen locatingvarious electricalcomponents _ O BATI1ERY NEGATIVE TO BATTERY PosmvF TERMINAL D UNDER SEAT R H HEADLIGHT SWITCH BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER SWITCH SWITCH 20 AMP FUSE BR...

Page 40: ...TTERY PEDAL SWITCH INoj I I I BLACK GREENI IN_ I II I I BLACK RED I B_ YELLOW BLUE FIGURE 77 BRIGGS STRA TTON WITH LIGHTS ANTI AFTER FIRE SOLENOID _ ENGINE STARTER BLACK BAI rlERY IGNmON GROUND AC OUT...

Page 41: ...any machine or component part that has been altered or modified changing safety performance or durability There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Implied warranties including those...

Page 42: ...SERVICE NOTES...

Page 43: ...SERVICE NOTES...

Page 44: ...YDROSTA TIC GEAR DRIVE SERIES D IA WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State I of Califomia to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm I COPYRIGH...

Page 45: ...Width Mower 33 33 Cuttino Width Mower 140 14 0 HP Engine Horse Power 145 14 5 HP Engine Horse Power G Gear Drive Transmission 38 38 Cutting Width Mower D Series Designation B Briggs Stratton Engine V...

Page 46: ...ath All slopes require extra CAUTION If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it DO NOT mow it Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments these can change the stability of...

Page 47: ...dryer or other gas appliance Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure Store fuel container out of the reach of children in a well ventilated unoccupied building 2 Keep engine free...

Page 48: ...ngine Service 19 Engine Air Pre Cleaner 19 Engine Air Cleaner 19 Spark Plug 19 Fuel Filter 19 Engine Cooling System 20 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Continued Battery Service 20 21 Battery Electrolyte Chec...

Page 49: ...VIEW _ _OF _ACTOR SNAPPER McOn p 3o2ss SER XXXXXXXX MOD XXXXXXXXXXX KW X XX KG XXX HP X X LBS XXX RPM XXXX _iiiii_ii_ii_iiiiiii_ iiii_ii i _ iii_i_ __e_n_iii i i i_iii _ i ii FIGURE 1 m o o in d To _...

Page 50: ...E OPERATING Spe cific details involving the engine are found in the separate Engine Owners Manual Study the Important Safety Instructions this Operators Manual and Engine Owners Manual before operatin...

Page 51: ...t lever must be moved manuallyfrom ON to OFF to stopblade TANK CAP _ AFTER FILLING TANK Clean exteriorsurfacesof cutting deck engineandtractor from any accumulationof grass clippingsand debris Keepeng...

Page 52: ...r gets offthe seatwithoutsetting the parkingbrakeleveror ifthe bladeis running If the interlockeverfailstowork DO NOT OPERATE the tractoruntil the interlockhas been repaired Choke enginefor cold start...

Page 53: ...tch brake pedal is pushed all the way down the speed control handlewillautomaticallyreturnto approximately1 3offull forward speed Move handle to desired positionafter releasing brakepedal STARTING WHE...

Page 54: ...into slot See Figure 13 Release clutch brakepedal RELEASING PARK BRAKE Fully depress clutch brake pedal The park brake lever will release automatically MOVE PARK LEVER UP TOENGAGE PARK BRAKE FIGURE 13...

Page 55: ...TES or TRANSPORTS Remove wing nuts and flat washers securing chute deflector to deck See Figure 16 Raise chute deflector and reinstall flat washers and wmg nuts onto studs to prevent loss Transport tr...

Page 56: ...Subframe Kit Weight Kit Tire Chains Ninja Recycling Mulch Kit 38 Ninja Recycling Mulch Kit 38 Wave Recycling Mulch Kit Single Bag Catcher 38 Single Bag Catcher Dump Cart Twin Bag Catcher 38 Twin Bag c...

Page 57: ...6 Service battery ENGINE LOSES POWER ENGINE BACKFIRES WHEN IGNITION KEY TURNED TO STOP EXCESSIVE VIBRATION 1 Damaged or bent mower blades 2 Loose blade components 3 Loose or missing air lift if equip...

Page 58: ...1 Poor cable connections CHARGE 2 Bad battery cell s OIL LEAKING FROM TRANSMISSION 1 Move leverto the ON position 2 Adjust mower belt 3 Replace mowerbelt 1 Bringto properpressure 2 Adjust cuttingheigh...

Page 59: ...evel REFERENCE EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH PAGES USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS SEASON Page 6 X Pages 15 16 X page 15 X Engine Manual X Page 19 Engine X Manual Engine X Manual Page 19 X Engine Manual X Page 20...

Page 60: ...ssionis now accessible REINSTALL BATTERY PER DECAL FIGURE 18 SEAT ADJUSTING KNOBS Clean any debris off of oil cap and top cover before removiing fill cap See Figure 20 Before attempting any adjustment...

Page 61: ...Engine Owner s Manual MODELS LT140H33DBV LT145H38DBV NL T145H38DB V These models are equipped with 14 14 1 2 hp engineswhichare furnished withFastexTM oildrains See Figure22 Rotate drain body counterc...

Page 62: ...pindlewith1shot ofgeneral purpose grease See Figure 23 NOTE The R H spindle fitting faces forward and the L H spindle fitting faces to the rear FRONT WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATION FITTING FIGURE 23 CLUTCH...

Page 63: ...mpivot points which are locatedon the R H undersideof tractor See Figure28 PARK BRAKE LATCH Using 30 wt motor oil lubricatethe park brake latch mechanismpivot points which are located on the L H under...

Page 64: ...RE 30 FUEL TANK SPARK PLUG Removeand replaceenginesparkplugafter 100 operat ing hours Refer to EngineOwner s Manualfor correct replacementplugand gap specifications FUEL FILTER Theenginefuelfiltershou...

Page 65: ...erator sseat Removethe two adjustingknobs Remove seatassemblyand moveforward Use care not to disconnectwiresfrom seat switch See Figure33 Removenegative cable first Removepositive cable REMOVE ADJUSTI...

Page 66: ...ractor is not run regularly connect the batteryto a charger monthlyto maintainthe specific gravity at 1 250 or higher If this reading falls below 1 175 the batteryliquidmayfreeze whentempera turesdrop...

Page 67: ...owerdeck to lowestsetting Disconnectdeck liftrodfromfrontliftarm See Figure37 Removehair pinsfromfrontdeckhangerrod See Figure 38 RIGHT SIDE LO T Turnwheelsto the left k Hold front of deck UP andslide...

Page 68: ...ACTION DRIVE BELT REMOVAL Remove two belt guide mounting bolts from each side of tractor frame See Figure 41 Slide belt guide assembly to the rear and remove Disconnect traction belt idler pulley spri...

Page 69: ...EY Route belt through stationaryand tension idlers See Figure45 FIGURE 44 PULLEY NOTE When installing new belt make certain the stationary idler is mounted in the hole closest to the L H side of the t...

Page 70: ...with new belt part number 2 2786 30 2 6546 33 in reverse order FIGURE 47 SPINDLE PULLEYFq L IDLERPULLEY FIGURE 48 Adjustidler pulley belt guide if necessary to obtain 1 16 clearance between belt and b...

Page 71: ...extremely sharPl and can cause severe injury I STANDARD BLADE WEAR LIMITS All mowerblades shouldbe checkedfor excessivewear anddamage before each use See Figure52 30 33 MOWER BLADEREMOVAL REPLACEMENT...

Page 72: ...engine OFF Raise hood remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from plug Remove mowing deck from tractor Carefully position deck to access blades Remove blade mounting nut and cone...

Page 73: ...for standard blade wear limits Sharpenstandardmowerblade s at 25 angle 3 See Figure 56 NINJATM BLADE WEAR LIMITS The NinjaTM recyclingblade requiresmorefrequentser vice intervalsthan standardblades C...

Page 74: ...elt tension Adjust as follows BELT BRACKET MORE Movetractor to a firm level surface Turn engine OFF Raise hood remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from plug Remove mowing deck...

Page 75: ...ious instructions Movetractorto a firm levelsurface Turn engine OFF Raisehood removesparkplugwirefrom sparkplugand securewire away fromplug Movebladeengagementleverdownto OFF See Figure _ _ 60 E ENGAG...

Page 76: ...ustment until tension is correct I _LEAST TEN SION d _L MOSTTENSlON _ FIGURE 62 NOTE Before adjusting deck bring tire pressureto properpsi Front12 psi Rear 10 psi SIDE TO SIDE LEVEL Movetractorto a fi...

Page 77: ...T LOOSEN SHOULDER BOLT _ _ ANGLE IRON FIGURE 66 f Looseneccentricshoulderbolt See Figure67 Turneccentric UP or DOWN as requiredto leveldeck See Figure67 Tighteneccentricshoulderbolt Tighten pivotbolt...

Page 78: ...curingsectorplates Lowerrear of deck onto3X3 block See Figure68 Removehairpinandwasher securingfrontliftrodtofront liftarm See Figure 70 Removefront liftrod andcarefullyrestfrontof deckonto 2X4 block...

Page 79: ...sconnect the front lift rod and the rear hanger plates See Fig 68 on page 32 and Fig 70b NUT Put the lift lever in the 3rd position from low cut Measure the distance from each blade tip to the floor T...

Page 80: ...ig 70d Measure the distance from the left front blade tip to the ground and from the right rear blade tip to the ground The front left blade tip should be between 1 8 and 3 8 higher than the right rea...

Page 81: ...lugand lowerhood FIGURE 71 If movement of tractor does not correspond with the selectedspeedonshiftquadrant adjustthe speedcontrol lever asfollows Withengine running drivetractor andmove shiftleverto...

Page 82: ...ngine andtest brake Continue adjustment as described above until proper adjustmentis achieved GEAR DRIVE MODELS Tobe properlyadjusted the brakeshouldstopthe tractor inapproximately6 feet fromtop speed...

Page 83: ...D Lawn Tractors Use thiswhen locatingvarious electricalcomponents _ O BATI1ERY NEGATIVE TO BATTERY PosmvF TERMINAL D UNDER SEAT R H HEADLIGHT SWITCH BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER SWITCH SWITCH 20 AMP FUSE BR...

Page 84: ...TTERY PEDAL SWITCH INoj I I I BLACK GREENI IN_ I II I I BLACK RED I B_ YELLOW BLUE FIGURE 77 BRIGGS STRA TTON WITH LIGHTS ANTI AFTER FIRE SOLENOID _ ENGINE STARTER BLACK BAI rlERY IGNmON GROUND AC OUT...

Page 85: ...any machine or component part that has been altered or modified changing safety performance or durability There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Implied warranties including those...

Page 86: ...SERVICE NOTES...

Page 87: ...SERVICE NOTES...

Page 88: ...YDROSTA TIC GEAR DRIVE SERIES D IA WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State I of Califomia to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm I COPYRIGH...

Page 89: ...Width Mower 33 33 Cuttino Width Mower 140 14 0 HP Engine Horse Power 145 14 5 HP Engine Horse Power G Gear Drive Transmission 38 38 Cutting Width Mower D Series Designation B Briggs Stratton Engine V...

Page 90: ...ath All slopes require extra CAUTION If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it DO NOT mow it Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments these can change the stability of...

Page 91: ...dryer or other gas appliance Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure Store fuel container out of the reach of children in a well ventilated unoccupied building 2 Keep engine free...

Page 92: ...ngine Service 19 Engine Air Pre Cleaner 19 Engine Air Cleaner 19 Spark Plug 19 Fuel Filter 19 Engine Cooling System 20 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Continued Battery Service 20 21 Battery Electrolyte Chec...

Page 93: ...VIEW _ _OF _ACTOR SNAPPER McOn p 3o2ss SER XXXXXXXX MOD XXXXXXXXXXX KW X XX KG XXX HP X X LBS XXX RPM XXXX _iiiii_ii_ii_iiiiiii_ iiii_ii i _ iii_i_ __e_n_iii i i i_iii _ i ii FIGURE 1 m o o in d To _...

Page 94: ...E OPERATING Spe cific details involving the engine are found in the separate Engine Owners Manual Study the Important Safety Instructions this Operators Manual and Engine Owners Manual before operatin...

Page 95: ...t lever must be moved manuallyfrom ON to OFF to stopblade TANK CAP _ AFTER FILLING TANK Clean exteriorsurfacesof cutting deck engineandtractor from any accumulationof grass clippingsand debris Keepeng...

Page 96: ...r gets offthe seatwithoutsetting the parkingbrakeleveror ifthe bladeis running If the interlockeverfailstowork DO NOT OPERATE the tractoruntil the interlockhas been repaired Choke enginefor cold start...

Page 97: ...tch brake pedal is pushed all the way down the speed control handlewillautomaticallyreturnto approximately1 3offull forward speed Move handle to desired positionafter releasing brakepedal STARTING WHE...

Page 98: ...into slot See Figure 13 Release clutch brakepedal RELEASING PARK BRAKE Fully depress clutch brake pedal The park brake lever will release automatically MOVE PARK LEVER UP TOENGAGE PARK BRAKE FIGURE 13...

Page 99: ...TES or TRANSPORTS Remove wing nuts and flat washers securing chute deflector to deck See Figure 16 Raise chute deflector and reinstall flat washers and wmg nuts onto studs to prevent loss Transport tr...

Page 100: ...Subframe Kit Weight Kit Tire Chains Ninja Recycling Mulch Kit 38 Ninja Recycling Mulch Kit 38 Wave Recycling Mulch Kit Single Bag Catcher 38 Single Bag Catcher Dump Cart Twin Bag Catcher 38 Twin Bag c...

Page 101: ...6 Service battery ENGINE LOSES POWER ENGINE BACKFIRES WHEN IGNITION KEY TURNED TO STOP EXCESSIVE VIBRATION 1 Damaged or bent mower blades 2 Loose blade components 3 Loose or missing air lift if equip...

Page 102: ...1 Poor cable connections CHARGE 2 Bad battery cell s OIL LEAKING FROM TRANSMISSION 1 Move leverto the ON position 2 Adjust mower belt 3 Replace mowerbelt 1 Bringto properpressure 2 Adjust cuttingheigh...

Page 103: ...evel REFERENCE EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH PAGES USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS SEASON Page 6 X Pages 15 16 X page 15 X Engine Manual X Page 19 Engine X Manual Engine X Manual Page 19 X Engine Manual X Page 20...

Page 104: ...ssionis now accessible REINSTALL BATTERY PER DECAL FIGURE 18 SEAT ADJUSTING KNOBS Clean any debris off of oil cap and top cover before removiing fill cap See Figure 20 Before attempting any adjustment...

Page 105: ...Engine Owner s Manual MODELS LT140H33DBV LT145H38DBV NL T145H38DB V These models are equipped with 14 14 1 2 hp engineswhichare furnished withFastexTM oildrains See Figure22 Rotate drain body counterc...

Page 106: ...pindlewith1shot ofgeneral purpose grease See Figure 23 NOTE The R H spindle fitting faces forward and the L H spindle fitting faces to the rear FRONT WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATION FITTING FIGURE 23 CLUTCH...

Page 107: ...mpivot points which are locatedon the R H undersideof tractor See Figure28 PARK BRAKE LATCH Using 30 wt motor oil lubricatethe park brake latch mechanismpivot points which are located on the L H under...

Page 108: ...RE 30 FUEL TANK SPARK PLUG Removeand replaceenginesparkplugafter 100 operat ing hours Refer to EngineOwner s Manualfor correct replacementplugand gap specifications FUEL FILTER Theenginefuelfiltershou...

Page 109: ...erator sseat Removethe two adjustingknobs Remove seatassemblyand moveforward Use care not to disconnectwiresfrom seat switch See Figure33 Removenegative cable first Removepositive cable REMOVE ADJUSTI...

Page 110: ...ractor is not run regularly connect the batteryto a charger monthlyto maintainthe specific gravity at 1 250 or higher If this reading falls below 1 175 the batteryliquidmayfreeze whentempera turesdrop...

Page 111: ...owerdeck to lowestsetting Disconnectdeck liftrodfromfrontliftarm See Figure37 Removehair pinsfromfrontdeckhangerrod See Figure 38 RIGHT SIDE LO T Turnwheelsto the left k Hold front of deck UP andslide...

Page 112: ...ACTION DRIVE BELT REMOVAL Remove two belt guide mounting bolts from each side of tractor frame See Figure 41 Slide belt guide assembly to the rear and remove Disconnect traction belt idler pulley spri...

Page 113: ...EY Route belt through stationaryand tension idlers See Figure45 FIGURE 44 PULLEY NOTE When installing new belt make certain the stationary idler is mounted in the hole closest to the L H side of the t...

Page 114: ...with new belt part number 2 2786 30 2 6546 33 in reverse order FIGURE 47 SPINDLE PULLEYFq L IDLERPULLEY FIGURE 48 Adjustidler pulley belt guide if necessary to obtain 1 16 clearance between belt and b...

Page 115: ...extremely sharPl and can cause severe injury I STANDARD BLADE WEAR LIMITS All mowerblades shouldbe checkedfor excessivewear anddamage before each use See Figure52 30 33 MOWER BLADEREMOVAL REPLACEMENT...

Page 116: ...engine OFF Raise hood remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from plug Remove mowing deck from tractor Carefully position deck to access blades Remove blade mounting nut and cone...

Page 117: ...for standard blade wear limits Sharpenstandardmowerblade s at 25 angle 3 See Figure 56 NINJATM BLADE WEAR LIMITS The NinjaTM recyclingblade requiresmorefrequentser vice intervalsthan standardblades C...

Page 118: ...elt tension Adjust as follows BELT BRACKET MORE Movetractor to a firm level surface Turn engine OFF Raise hood remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from plug Remove mowing deck...

Page 119: ...ious instructions Movetractorto a firm levelsurface Turn engine OFF Raisehood removesparkplugwirefrom sparkplugand securewire away fromplug Movebladeengagementleverdownto OFF See Figure _ _ 60 E ENGAG...

Page 120: ...ustment until tension is correct I _LEAST TEN SION d _L MOSTTENSlON _ FIGURE 62 NOTE Before adjusting deck bring tire pressureto properpsi Front12 psi Rear 10 psi SIDE TO SIDE LEVEL Movetractorto a fi...

Page 121: ...T LOOSEN SHOULDER BOLT _ _ ANGLE IRON FIGURE 66 f Looseneccentricshoulderbolt See Figure67 Turneccentric UP or DOWN as requiredto leveldeck See Figure67 Tighteneccentricshoulderbolt Tighten pivotbolt...

Page 122: ...curingsectorplates Lowerrear of deck onto3X3 block See Figure68 Removehairpinandwasher securingfrontliftrodtofront liftarm See Figure 70 Removefront liftrod andcarefullyrestfrontof deckonto 2X4 block...

Page 123: ...sconnect the front lift rod and the rear hanger plates See Fig 68 on page 32 and Fig 70b NUT Put the lift lever in the 3rd position from low cut Measure the distance from each blade tip to the floor T...

Page 124: ...ig 70d Measure the distance from the left front blade tip to the ground and from the right rear blade tip to the ground The front left blade tip should be between 1 8 and 3 8 higher than the right rea...

Page 125: ...lugand lowerhood FIGURE 71 If movement of tractor does not correspond with the selectedspeedonshiftquadrant adjustthe speedcontrol lever asfollows Withengine running drivetractor andmove shiftleverto...

Page 126: ...ngine andtest brake Continue adjustment as described above until proper adjustmentis achieved GEAR DRIVE MODELS Tobe properlyadjusted the brakeshouldstopthe tractor inapproximately6 feet fromtop speed...

Page 127: ...D Lawn Tractors Use thiswhen locatingvarious electricalcomponents _ O BATI1ERY NEGATIVE TO BATTERY PosmvF TERMINAL D UNDER SEAT R H HEADLIGHT SWITCH BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER SWITCH SWITCH 20 AMP FUSE BR...

Page 128: ...TTERY PEDAL SWITCH INoj I I I BLACK GREENI IN_ I II I I BLACK RED I B_ YELLOW BLUE FIGURE 77 BRIGGS STRA TTON WITH LIGHTS ANTI AFTER FIRE SOLENOID _ ENGINE STARTER BLACK BAI rlERY IGNmON GROUND AC OUT...

Page 129: ...any machine or component part that has been altered or modified changing safety performance or durability There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Implied warranties including those...

Page 130: ...SERVICE NOTES...

Page 131: ...SERVICE NOTES...

Page 132: ...YDROSTA TIC GEAR DRIVE SERIES D IA WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State I of Califomia to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm I COPYRIGH...

Page 133: ...Width Mower 33 33 Cuttino Width Mower 140 14 0 HP Engine Horse Power 145 14 5 HP Engine Horse Power G Gear Drive Transmission 38 38 Cutting Width Mower D Series Designation B Briggs Stratton Engine V...

Page 134: ...ath All slopes require extra CAUTION If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it DO NOT mow it Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments these can change the stability of...

Page 135: ...dryer or other gas appliance Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure Store fuel container out of the reach of children in a well ventilated unoccupied building 2 Keep engine free...

Page 136: ...ngine Service 19 Engine Air Pre Cleaner 19 Engine Air Cleaner 19 Spark Plug 19 Fuel Filter 19 Engine Cooling System 20 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Continued Battery Service 20 21 Battery Electrolyte Chec...

Page 137: ...VIEW _ _OF _ACTOR SNAPPER McOn p 3o2ss SER XXXXXXXX MOD XXXXXXXXXXX KW X XX KG XXX HP X X LBS XXX RPM XXXX _iiiii_ii_ii_iiiiiii_ iiii_ii i _ iii_i_ __e_n_iii i i i_iii _ i ii FIGURE 1 m o o in d To _...

Page 138: ...E OPERATING Spe cific details involving the engine are found in the separate Engine Owners Manual Study the Important Safety Instructions this Operators Manual and Engine Owners Manual before operatin...

Page 139: ...t lever must be moved manuallyfrom ON to OFF to stopblade TANK CAP _ AFTER FILLING TANK Clean exteriorsurfacesof cutting deck engineandtractor from any accumulationof grass clippingsand debris Keepeng...

Page 140: ...r gets offthe seatwithoutsetting the parkingbrakeleveror ifthe bladeis running If the interlockeverfailstowork DO NOT OPERATE the tractoruntil the interlockhas been repaired Choke enginefor cold start...

Page 141: ...tch brake pedal is pushed all the way down the speed control handlewillautomaticallyreturnto approximately1 3offull forward speed Move handle to desired positionafter releasing brakepedal STARTING WHE...

Page 142: ...into slot See Figure 13 Release clutch brakepedal RELEASING PARK BRAKE Fully depress clutch brake pedal The park brake lever will release automatically MOVE PARK LEVER UP TOENGAGE PARK BRAKE FIGURE 13...

Page 143: ...TES or TRANSPORTS Remove wing nuts and flat washers securing chute deflector to deck See Figure 16 Raise chute deflector and reinstall flat washers and wmg nuts onto studs to prevent loss Transport tr...

Page 144: ...Subframe Kit Weight Kit Tire Chains Ninja Recycling Mulch Kit 38 Ninja Recycling Mulch Kit 38 Wave Recycling Mulch Kit Single Bag Catcher 38 Single Bag Catcher Dump Cart Twin Bag Catcher 38 Twin Bag c...

Page 145: ...6 Service battery ENGINE LOSES POWER ENGINE BACKFIRES WHEN IGNITION KEY TURNED TO STOP EXCESSIVE VIBRATION 1 Damaged or bent mower blades 2 Loose blade components 3 Loose or missing air lift if equip...

Page 146: ...1 Poor cable connections CHARGE 2 Bad battery cell s OIL LEAKING FROM TRANSMISSION 1 Move leverto the ON position 2 Adjust mower belt 3 Replace mowerbelt 1 Bringto properpressure 2 Adjust cuttingheigh...

Page 147: ...evel REFERENCE EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH PAGES USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS SEASON Page 6 X Pages 15 16 X page 15 X Engine Manual X Page 19 Engine X Manual Engine X Manual Page 19 X Engine Manual X Page 20...

Page 148: ...ssionis now accessible REINSTALL BATTERY PER DECAL FIGURE 18 SEAT ADJUSTING KNOBS Clean any debris off of oil cap and top cover before removiing fill cap See Figure 20 Before attempting any adjustment...

Page 149: ...Engine Owner s Manual MODELS LT140H33DBV LT145H38DBV NL T145H38DB V These models are equipped with 14 14 1 2 hp engineswhichare furnished withFastexTM oildrains See Figure22 Rotate drain body counterc...

Page 150: ...pindlewith1shot ofgeneral purpose grease See Figure 23 NOTE The R H spindle fitting faces forward and the L H spindle fitting faces to the rear FRONT WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATION FITTING FIGURE 23 CLUTCH...

Page 151: ...mpivot points which are locatedon the R H undersideof tractor See Figure28 PARK BRAKE LATCH Using 30 wt motor oil lubricatethe park brake latch mechanismpivot points which are located on the L H under...

Page 152: ...RE 30 FUEL TANK SPARK PLUG Removeand replaceenginesparkplugafter 100 operat ing hours Refer to EngineOwner s Manualfor correct replacementplugand gap specifications FUEL FILTER Theenginefuelfiltershou...

Page 153: ...erator sseat Removethe two adjustingknobs Remove seatassemblyand moveforward Use care not to disconnectwiresfrom seat switch See Figure33 Removenegative cable first Removepositive cable REMOVE ADJUSTI...

Page 154: ...ractor is not run regularly connect the batteryto a charger monthlyto maintainthe specific gravity at 1 250 or higher If this reading falls below 1 175 the batteryliquidmayfreeze whentempera turesdrop...

Page 155: ...owerdeck to lowestsetting Disconnectdeck liftrodfromfrontliftarm See Figure37 Removehair pinsfromfrontdeckhangerrod See Figure 38 RIGHT SIDE LO T Turnwheelsto the left k Hold front of deck UP andslide...

Page 156: ...ACTION DRIVE BELT REMOVAL Remove two belt guide mounting bolts from each side of tractor frame See Figure 41 Slide belt guide assembly to the rear and remove Disconnect traction belt idler pulley spri...

Page 157: ...EY Route belt through stationaryand tension idlers See Figure45 FIGURE 44 PULLEY NOTE When installing new belt make certain the stationary idler is mounted in the hole closest to the L H side of the t...

Page 158: ...with new belt part number 2 2786 30 2 6546 33 in reverse order FIGURE 47 SPINDLE PULLEYFq L IDLERPULLEY FIGURE 48 Adjustidler pulley belt guide if necessary to obtain 1 16 clearance between belt and b...

Page 159: ...extremely sharPl and can cause severe injury I STANDARD BLADE WEAR LIMITS All mowerblades shouldbe checkedfor excessivewear anddamage before each use See Figure52 30 33 MOWER BLADEREMOVAL REPLACEMENT...

Page 160: ...engine OFF Raise hood remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from plug Remove mowing deck from tractor Carefully position deck to access blades Remove blade mounting nut and cone...

Page 161: ...for standard blade wear limits Sharpenstandardmowerblade s at 25 angle 3 See Figure 56 NINJATM BLADE WEAR LIMITS The NinjaTM recyclingblade requiresmorefrequentser vice intervalsthan standardblades C...

Page 162: ...elt tension Adjust as follows BELT BRACKET MORE Movetractor to a firm level surface Turn engine OFF Raise hood remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from plug Remove mowing deck...

Page 163: ...ious instructions Movetractorto a firm levelsurface Turn engine OFF Raisehood removesparkplugwirefrom sparkplugand securewire away fromplug Movebladeengagementleverdownto OFF See Figure _ _ 60 E ENGAG...

Page 164: ...ustment until tension is correct I _LEAST TEN SION d _L MOSTTENSlON _ FIGURE 62 NOTE Before adjusting deck bring tire pressureto properpsi Front12 psi Rear 10 psi SIDE TO SIDE LEVEL Movetractorto a fi...

Page 165: ...T LOOSEN SHOULDER BOLT _ _ ANGLE IRON FIGURE 66 f Looseneccentricshoulderbolt See Figure67 Turneccentric UP or DOWN as requiredto leveldeck See Figure67 Tighteneccentricshoulderbolt Tighten pivotbolt...

Page 166: ...curingsectorplates Lowerrear of deck onto3X3 block See Figure68 Removehairpinandwasher securingfrontliftrodtofront liftarm See Figure 70 Removefront liftrod andcarefullyrestfrontof deckonto 2X4 block...

Page 167: ...sconnect the front lift rod and the rear hanger plates See Fig 68 on page 32 and Fig 70b NUT Put the lift lever in the 3rd position from low cut Measure the distance from each blade tip to the floor T...

Page 168: ...ig 70d Measure the distance from the left front blade tip to the ground and from the right rear blade tip to the ground The front left blade tip should be between 1 8 and 3 8 higher than the right rea...

Page 169: ...lugand lowerhood FIGURE 71 If movement of tractor does not correspond with the selectedspeedonshiftquadrant adjustthe speedcontrol lever asfollows Withengine running drivetractor andmove shiftleverto...

Page 170: ...ngine andtest brake Continue adjustment as described above until proper adjustmentis achieved GEAR DRIVE MODELS Tobe properlyadjusted the brakeshouldstopthe tractor inapproximately6 feet fromtop speed...

Page 171: ...D Lawn Tractors Use thiswhen locatingvarious electricalcomponents _ O BATI1ERY NEGATIVE TO BATTERY PosmvF TERMINAL D UNDER SEAT R H HEADLIGHT SWITCH BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER SWITCH SWITCH 20 AMP FUSE BR...

Page 172: ...TTERY PEDAL SWITCH INoj I I I BLACK GREENI IN_ I II I I BLACK RED I B_ YELLOW BLUE FIGURE 77 BRIGGS STRA TTON WITH LIGHTS ANTI AFTER FIRE SOLENOID _ ENGINE STARTER BLACK BAI rlERY IGNmON GROUND AC OUT...

Page 173: ...any machine or component part that has been altered or modified changing safety performance or durability There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Implied warranties including those...

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Page 176: ...YDROSTA TIC GEAR DRIVE SERIES D IA WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State I of Califomia to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm I COPYRIGH...