Snapper LT160H42DBV, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...idth Mower Deck 48 48 Cutting Width Mower Deck D Series Desicjnation B Briggs Stratton Enqine V Over Head Valve Type Engine 2 Twin Cylinder Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operati...

Page 2: ...th 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: ...suming operation 12 Mow only in daylight or with good artificial light 13 Move joystick if equipped SLOWLY to maintain control during speed and directional changes 14 Exercise CAUTION when pulling loa...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...L SERIAL NUMBER v SER XXXXXXXX MODXXXXXXXXXXX KW X XX KG XXX Hp x X s xxx RPM XXXX DATE OF PURCHASE BAR CODE AREA 11 i CONTROLS FIGURE t All operators must become acquainted with the operator s contr...

Page 6: ...Engine Owner s Manual Study the Important Safety Instructions in this Operator s Manual and the Engine Owner s Manual before operating this machine Keep these manuals available for future reference C...

Page 7: ...ine Owner s Manual for oil specifications With engine OFF move the tractor outside raise hood and add fuel to the fuel tank Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling See figure 4 Refer to Engine Owner...

Page 8: ...iN OFF POSmON _ FIGURE 6 2 Push Clutch Brake Pedal ALL the way down The engine cannot be started if this is NOT done See Figure 7 CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL MUST BE ALL THE WA Y DOWN TO FIGURE 7 ENGINE 8PEED...

Page 9: ...l release automatically I Do_o N WARNING OT park the machine on slopes SPEED CONTROL HANDLE REVERSE FORWARD SPEED RANGE FIGURE 9 STOPPING WHEEL DRIVE Fully depress Clutch Brake Pedal to stop wheel dri...

Page 10: ...deck before mowing __WING NUTS FIGURE 12 TIPS ON MOWING FOR BEST RESULTS USE THE FOLLOWING TIPS WHEN MOWING When mowing cut only 113 off of grass height Cutting grass deeper could be harmful to your...

Page 11: ...each model are listed in the chart below Contact an authorized SNAPPER Dealer for ordedng any of the Accessories desired AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Thatcherizer Snow Blower Dozer Blade Support Kit 2 Stage...

Page 12: ...oad on engine 2 Engine air pre cleaner or air cleaner dirty 3 Engine oil level low 4 Engine cooling fins and air screens excessively dirty 5 Spark plug faulty 6 Water debris or stale fuel in fuel syst...

Page 13: ...is under deck 6 Improper blade s installed on deck 7 Blade s installed improperly on deck 1 Poor cable connections 2 Bad battery cell s 3 Faulty alternator 1 Loose or missing oil filler cap on transmi...

Page 14: ...18 Check Electrolyte Page 19 X Charge Battery Page 19 Check Pressures Page 7 25 X Check For Wear and Page 23 X Tension Check For Wear and Pages 21 22 X Damage Clean Debris Page 7 X X Accumulation Clea...

Page 15: ...Battery and the Battery Tray from the Tractor Transmission is now accessible 6 Clean debris off the Oil Fill Cap and surrounding area to prevent dirt from entering when removing the Fill Cap See Figur...

Page 16: ...engine is equipped with an oil filter change filter at every other oil change Contact an Engine Dealer for the correct replacement filter LUBRICATION Each 25 Hours The service points listed on this p...

Page 17: ...gure 23 FIGURE 23 PARK BRAKE LATCH LUBRICATION Lubricate the Park Brake Latch mechanism pivot points which are located on the Left underside of the tractor with motor oil from an oil can See Figure 24...

Page 18: ...er to Engine Owner s Manual for correct replacement Plug and Spark gap specifica tions See Figure 26 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM The engine cooling system consists of an engine shroud and engine fins These...

Page 19: ...e if disconnected earlier FIGURE 29 BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURE The engine is equipped with a flywheel altemator to charge battery If the tractor is not run regularly connect battery to a charger month...

Page 20: ...on in on lift lever then moving lever full forward 4 Remove both Hairpins from the Front Deck Hanger Rod See Figure 31 RIGHT SIDE SHOWN_ FRONT FRONT DECK FRONT LIFT ARM HAIRPIN So a u FIGURE 32 Hold f...

Page 21: ...e each with the Cone Wash er and Mounting Bolt Torque Mounting Bolts to 40 ft Ibs 5 If Blade is in good condition but cutting edge is dull sharpen at a 25 degree angle as shown in Figure 36 MOUNTING B...

Page 22: ..._38 for N NJA I NINJATMBLADE SHARPENING PROCEDURE SNAPPER NINJA TM Recycling Blades require more frequent sharpening than standard Blades because of their recycling function Remove each NINJA_Blade by...

Page 23: ...LER _ _ _TENSION _ _ IDLER TENSION SPRING 142 CUTTING DE _ C_J FIGURE 40 BELT GUARD FIGURE 41 48 DECK DRIVE BELT AND DECK BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Remove Mower Deck from Tractor following instruct...

Page 24: ...Guides Remove Trac tion Drive Belt from top groove of Engine Pulley See Figure 43 Remove Belt from Belt Guide then pull Belt back until it can be removed from Transmission Pulley TRACTION DRIVE BELT...

Page 25: ...Mounting Bolt When properly adjusted the Traction Drive Belt will not rotate with the Park Brake set and Engine running TIRES and PRESSURE It is a good idea to check Tire Pressure before each mowing...

Page 26: ...the proper levelness See Figure 51A 8 Reinstall swivel into deck bracket Reinstall washers and hair pins 9 Tighten nut and bolt on front lift arm securely 4 3 4 MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS Front...

Page 27: ...ft Lever to the highest position Place a 2 wooden block or similar object under front center of Deck Place a 3 wooden block or similar object under rear center of Deck Remove Hair Pins and Washers sec...

Page 28: ...nt See Figure 55 Tighten Mounting Nuts and test Shifter operation INSTRUCTIONS I STEERING ADJUSTMENT Should excessive Play be noted in the steedng adjust at the Steering Sector as follows Turn Engine...

Page 29: ...de brake function is very important DO NOT operate machine if brake s are not functioning properly INSTRUCTIONS BLADE BRAKE NOTE In addition to engaging the Blade Belt when the Blades are switched ON...

Page 30: ...OFF GREEN NC YELLOW RED KEY_ PINK UGHT SWITCH T SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAM for MODEL LT160H42DBV ILLUSTRATED DIAGRAM for Model LT160H42DBV TO RELAY ENGINE GROUND ANTI AFTF R FIRE SOLENOID GROUND TO ENG...

Page 31: ...LLOW LIGHT PURPLE OIL PRESSURE uaN y SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAM for MODELS LT160H42DBV2 LT180H48DBV2 ILLUSTRATED DIAGRAM for MODELS LT160H42DBV2 LT180H48DBV2 TO RELAY TO SWITCH TO ANTI AF r P RRRE SOLEN...

Page 32: ...over 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 th...

Page 33: ...SERVICE NOTES...

Page 34: ...st avail able engines and components In their products In order to provide long satisfactory service However proper care is essential In prolonging engine life Dirt is your engine s enemy number 11 Th...

Page 35: ...ss 1 2 3 result In hard starting 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 6 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pre matu...

Page 36: ...e guldee 2 sticking valves t o 3 scuffed scored walls 4 overapeedlng _ 5 loss of power 6 complete failure of engine Dirt can also be Introduced Into an engine In dirty fuel from a contaminated contsln...

Page 37: ...r Cleaner 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Primer on some engines 6 Safety Inter lock Switches 7 Switch Blade Control 8 Spark plug 9 Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with...

Page 38: ...IC CLUTCH SERIES D J_ WARNI NG The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State J j m of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm I COPYRIGHT O 199...

Page 39: ...idth Mower Deck 48 48 Cutting Width Mower Deck D Series Desicjnation B Briggs Stratton Enqine V Over Head Valve Type Engine 2 Twin Cylinder Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operati...

Page 40: ...th 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 41: ...suming operation 12 Mow only in daylight or with good artificial light 13 Move joystick if equipped SLOWLY to maintain control during speed and directional changes 14 Exercise CAUTION when pulling loa...

Page 42: ...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...

Page 43: ...L SERIAL NUMBER v SER XXXXXXXX MODXXXXXXXXXXX KW X XX KG XXX Hp x X s xxx RPM XXXX DATE OF PURCHASE BAR CODE AREA 11 i CONTROLS FIGURE t All operators must become acquainted with the operator s contr...

Page 44: ...Engine Owner s Manual Study the Important Safety Instructions in this Operator s Manual and the Engine Owner s Manual before operating this machine Keep these manuals available for future reference C...

Page 45: ...ine Owner s Manual for oil specifications With engine OFF move the tractor outside raise hood and add fuel to the fuel tank Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling See figure 4 Refer to Engine Owner...

Page 46: ...iN OFF POSmON _ FIGURE 6 2 Push Clutch Brake Pedal ALL the way down The engine cannot be started if this is NOT done See Figure 7 CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL MUST BE ALL THE WA Y DOWN TO FIGURE 7 ENGINE 8PEED...

Page 47: ...l release automatically I Do_o N WARNING OT park the machine on slopes SPEED CONTROL HANDLE REVERSE FORWARD SPEED RANGE FIGURE 9 STOPPING WHEEL DRIVE Fully depress Clutch Brake Pedal to stop wheel dri...

Page 48: ...deck before mowing __WING NUTS FIGURE 12 TIPS ON MOWING FOR BEST RESULTS USE THE FOLLOWING TIPS WHEN MOWING When mowing cut only 113 off of grass height Cutting grass deeper could be harmful to your...

Page 49: ...each model are listed in the chart below Contact an authorized SNAPPER Dealer for ordedng any of the Accessories desired AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Thatcherizer Snow Blower Dozer Blade Support Kit 2 Stage...

Page 50: ...oad on engine 2 Engine air pre cleaner or air cleaner dirty 3 Engine oil level low 4 Engine cooling fins and air screens excessively dirty 5 Spark plug faulty 6 Water debris or stale fuel in fuel syst...

Page 51: ...is under deck 6 Improper blade s installed on deck 7 Blade s installed improperly on deck 1 Poor cable connections 2 Bad battery cell s 3 Faulty alternator 1 Loose or missing oil filler cap on transmi...

Page 52: ...18 Check Electrolyte Page 19 X Charge Battery Page 19 Check Pressures Page 7 25 X Check For Wear and Page 23 X Tension Check For Wear and Pages 21 22 X Damage Clean Debris Page 7 X X Accumulation Clea...

Page 53: ...Battery and the Battery Tray from the Tractor Transmission is now accessible 6 Clean debris off the Oil Fill Cap and surrounding area to prevent dirt from entering when removing the Fill Cap See Figur...

Page 54: ...engine is equipped with an oil filter change filter at every other oil change Contact an Engine Dealer for the correct replacement filter LUBRICATION Each 25 Hours The service points listed on this p...

Page 55: ...gure 23 FIGURE 23 PARK BRAKE LATCH LUBRICATION Lubricate the Park Brake Latch mechanism pivot points which are located on the Left underside of the tractor with motor oil from an oil can See Figure 24...

Page 56: ...er to Engine Owner s Manual for correct replacement Plug and Spark gap specifica tions See Figure 26 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM The engine cooling system consists of an engine shroud and engine fins These...

Page 57: ...e if disconnected earlier FIGURE 29 BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURE The engine is equipped with a flywheel altemator to charge battery If the tractor is not run regularly connect battery to a charger month...

Page 58: ...on in on lift lever then moving lever full forward 4 Remove both Hairpins from the Front Deck Hanger Rod See Figure 31 RIGHT SIDE SHOWN_ FRONT FRONT DECK FRONT LIFT ARM HAIRPIN So a u FIGURE 32 Hold f...

Page 59: ...e each with the Cone Wash er and Mounting Bolt Torque Mounting Bolts to 40 ft Ibs 5 If Blade is in good condition but cutting edge is dull sharpen at a 25 degree angle as shown in Figure 36 MOUNTING B...

Page 60: ..._38 for N NJA I NINJATMBLADE SHARPENING PROCEDURE SNAPPER NINJA TM Recycling Blades require more frequent sharpening than standard Blades because of their recycling function Remove each NINJA_Blade by...

Page 61: ...LER _ _ _TENSION _ _ IDLER TENSION SPRING 142 CUTTING DE _ C_J FIGURE 40 BELT GUARD FIGURE 41 48 DECK DRIVE BELT AND DECK BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Remove Mower Deck from Tractor following instruct...

Page 62: ...Guides Remove Trac tion Drive Belt from top groove of Engine Pulley See Figure 43 Remove Belt from Belt Guide then pull Belt back until it can be removed from Transmission Pulley TRACTION DRIVE BELT...

Page 63: ...Mounting Bolt When properly adjusted the Traction Drive Belt will not rotate with the Park Brake set and Engine running TIRES and PRESSURE It is a good idea to check Tire Pressure before each mowing...

Page 64: ...the proper levelness See Figure 51A 8 Reinstall swivel into deck bracket Reinstall washers and hair pins 9 Tighten nut and bolt on front lift arm securely 4 3 4 MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS Front...

Page 65: ...ft Lever to the highest position Place a 2 wooden block or similar object under front center of Deck Place a 3 wooden block or similar object under rear center of Deck Remove Hair Pins and Washers sec...

Page 66: ...nt See Figure 55 Tighten Mounting Nuts and test Shifter operation INSTRUCTIONS I STEERING ADJUSTMENT Should excessive Play be noted in the steedng adjust at the Steering Sector as follows Turn Engine...

Page 67: ...de brake function is very important DO NOT operate machine if brake s are not functioning properly INSTRUCTIONS BLADE BRAKE NOTE In addition to engaging the Blade Belt when the Blades are switched ON...

Page 68: ...OFF GREEN NC YELLOW RED KEY_ PINK UGHT SWITCH T SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAM for MODEL LT160H42DBV ILLUSTRATED DIAGRAM for Model LT160H42DBV TO RELAY ENGINE GROUND ANTI AFTF R FIRE SOLENOID GROUND TO ENG...

Page 69: ...LLOW LIGHT PURPLE OIL PRESSURE uaN y SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAM for MODELS LT160H42DBV2 LT180H48DBV2 ILLUSTRATED DIAGRAM for MODELS LT160H42DBV2 LT180H48DBV2 TO RELAY TO SWITCH TO ANTI AF r P RRRE SOLEN...

Page 70: ...over 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 th...

Page 71: ...SERVICE NOTES...

Page 72: ...st avail able engines and components In their products In order to provide long satisfactory service However proper care is essential In prolonging engine life Dirt is your engine s enemy number 11 Th...

Page 73: ...ss 1 2 3 result In hard starting 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 6 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pre matu...

Page 74: ...e guldee 2 sticking valves t o 3 scuffed scored walls 4 overapeedlng _ 5 loss of power 6 complete failure of engine Dirt can also be Introduced Into an engine In dirty fuel from a contaminated contsln...

Page 75: ...r Cleaner 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Primer on some engines 6 Safety Inter lock Switches 7 Switch Blade Control 8 Spark plug 9 Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with...

Page 76: ...IC CLUTCH SERIES D J_ WARNI NG The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State J j m of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm I COPYRIGHT O 199...