Snapper LT145H33GBV, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......... 2 - 3 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................ 4 
 
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ......................... 5 

 Components ........................................................5 
 Controls ................................................................5 

 
SECTION 2 -  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 6-11 

 Pre-start 

Checklist 

..............................................6 

Operator’s Seat Adjustment  ..............................6 

Starting & Stopping Engine ................................7 

Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive .......................8 

Starting & Stopping Mower Blades................ 8-9 

 Parking 

Brake.......................................................9 

 Cutting 

Height 

Adjustment .................................9 

Rolling Tractor With Engine Off .......................10 

Reverse Lockout Mechanism ...........................11 

SECTION 3 -  
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ................. 12-16 

Service - After First 5 Hours

........................12 

Change Engine Oil..........................................12 

Check Blade Brake .........................................12 

Check Mower Blade.................................. 12-13 

Check Deck Drive Belt ...................................13 

Service – Every 25 Operating Hours

.........13 

 Mower 

Components .......................................13 

Check Blade Brake .........................................13 

Lubrication (Tractor)

................................ 14-15 

Front Wheel Bearings ....................................14 

 Axle 

Spindles ..................................................14 

 Clutch/Brake 

Pivot..........................................14 

Steering Sector Gear ......................................14 

 Steering 

Shaft .................................................14 

Steering Drag Link..........................................14 

Steering Tie Rod .............................................15 

Blade Engagement Mechanism.....................15 

Park Brake Lever ............................................15 

Deck Lift Mechanism......................................15 

Service - Annually

..................................... 15-16 

 Engine 

.............................................................15 

 Fuel 

Filter................................................... 15-16 

 Spark 

Plug .......................................................16 

Hydrostatic Transmission Oil........................16 

SECTION 4 -  
ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR........................... 17-32 

Engine Adjustments & Repair .......................... 17 

Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ........ 17 

Blade Brake Adjustment ................................... 17 

  33” Deck Blade Brake Adjustment ............... 17 

  38” Deck Blade Brake Adjustment ............... 17 

Blade Belt Adjustment (33” Deck) ................... 18 

Blade Belt Adjustment (38” deck).................... 18 

Adjusting Mower Blade (33” Deck) .............18-19 

33” Side To Side ...........................................18-19 

(Deck Level Adjustment) 

33” Front To Rear Sector Plates ...................... 20 

(Deck Level Adjustment) 

33” Front To Rear Front Lift Rod ..................... 20 

(Deck Level Adjustment) 

38” Side To Side ................................................ 21 

(Deck Level Adjustment) 

38” Front To Rear .............................................. 22 

(Deck Level Adjustment) 

Brake Adjustment - HYDRO DRIVE.................. 22 

 Steering 

Adjustment ......................................... 23 

 Shifter 

Adjustment ............................................ 23 

Traction Drive Belt Adjustment........................ 24 

Mower Blade Service ...................................25-26 

Blade Wear Limits .......................................... 25 

Mower Blade Sharpening .............................. 25 

Mower Blade Replacement.......................25-26 

Traction Drive Belt Removal/Replace.........26-28 

Blade Belt Removal & Replacement ................ 29 

33” Deck Drive Belt ........................................ 29 

38” Deck Drive Belt ........................................ 29 

 Battery 

Service .............................................30-31 

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

.................................. 32 

SECTION 5 -  
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ...................................... 33 

Schematic - Briggs & Stratton.......................... 33 

Schematic - Kohler ............................................ 33 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...................... 34-35 

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............................. 36 

MAINTENANCE PARTS ..................................... 36 
 
WARRANTY .................................................... 37 
 
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE............................ 38-41