Snapper LT160H42GBV, 2LT160H42GBV2, LT, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...th Mower Deck 48 48 Cutting Width Mower Deck G Series Designation B Briggs Stratton Engine V Over Head Valve Type Engine 2 Twin Cylinder Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating...

Page 2: ...DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 15 degrees 27 grade 2 Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above 10 degrees 18 grade Turn blades OFF when traveling uphill Use a slow speed and avoid sudden or...

Page 3: ...light 13 Move joystick if equipped SLOWLY to maintain control during speed and directional changes OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 14 Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads Limit loads to those...

Page 4: ...e Lever 14 Deck Lift Mechanism 14 Service Annually 15 Engine 15 Fuel Filter 15 Spark Plug 15 Hydrostatic Transmission Oil 15 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 16 33 Engine Adjustments Repair 16 Mower Deck...

Page 5: ...essential components of the SNAPPER Lawn Tractor It is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the components and their operation BEFORE OPERATING Specific det...

Page 6: ...Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck engine and tractor of any accumulation of dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screens and cooling fins clean at all times 2 1 6 With engine OFF move the...

Page 7: ...n restarting a warm engine Insert key in switch Turn key to START position to crank engine and hold until engine starts then release key to RUN position See Figure 2 6 NOTE DO NOT crank engine for mor...

Page 8: ...Refer to Section STARTING ENGINE 2 Pull blade switch OUT to engage blade See Figure 2 8 PUSH BLADE SWITCH IN TO THE OFF POSITION i SWITCH OUT TO THE ON POSITION FIGURE 2 8 I WARNING DO NOT operate bl...

Page 9: ...ine until blade brake has been repaired and functioning properly 2 4 4 SETTING PARK BRAKE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal 2 Move park brake lever up into slot See Figure 2 12 3 Release pedal PEDAL...

Page 10: ...e the hydro transmission and coast down slopes DO NOT use Roll Release Control to disengage hydro transmission unless machine motion can be controlled and engine is off ROLL RELEASE CONTROL _ _i _i I...

Page 11: ...the blade switch is pushed in to the OFF position at which time the system will return to its Reverse Lockout mode This feature should never be selected unless you are absolutely sure that no children...

Page 12: ...ngine and components can be extremely hot Avoid bums by allowing engine and components sufficienttime to cool 3 2 1 CHANGE ENGINE OIL The engine is equipped with a FastexTM oil drain 1 Rotate drain bo...

Page 13: ...rque Refer to Section on MOWER BLADE SERVICE 3 Check mower deck for proper levelness Refer to Section MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS 4 Clean mower deck a Remove key from ignition switch b Remove deck...

Page 14: ...ht coat of 30 wt Motor oil 6 Steering Drag Link Lubricate both ends of steering drag link with a small amount of 30 wt motor oil from an oil can See Figure 3 8 14 D GL NK LUBRICATION FIGURE 3 8 7 Stee...

Page 15: ...lage of gasoline 2 Locate fuel filter Remove hose clamps and fuel hoses from both sides of fuel filter 3 Install new fuel filter part number 1 4359 See Figure 3 11 NEW FUEL FILTER PART NUMBER 1 4359 F...

Page 16: ...to floor If the measurement is within 1 8 from side to side the deck levelness is satisfactory If the difference from side to side is greater than 1 8 an adjustment will have to be made See Figure 4...

Page 17: ...move front lift cable and rest front of deck onto 2 x 4 block 10 Loosen jam nut on front lift cable See Figure 4 4 11 Rotate front lift cable until it can be reinstalled into front lift arm without li...

Page 18: ...to side the deck levelness is satisfactory If the difference from side to side is greater than 118 continue to next step for adjustment 3 Place a 2 x 4 piece of wood under the front middle portion of...

Page 19: ...ck the tire pressure Add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear tires If tires are properly inflated and mowing is still uneven check side to side deck leveln...

Page 20: ...e until proper brake function is achieved CLOCKWISE TO INCREASE BRAKING OR COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO DECREASE BRAKING 4 3 2 STEERING ADJUSTMENT Should excessive Play be noted in the steering adjust as foll...

Page 21: ...ction drive belt tension Adjust as follows 1 Move tractor to a firm level surface 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Remove mowing deck 4 Remove the traction drive belt stationary idler mounting bolt See...

Page 22: ...a recycling blades requires more frequent service intervals than standard blades When the blades are dull cut grass will be ragged and lawn wilt usually turn brown Sharpen standard blades as follows 1...

Page 23: ...LACEMENT 1 Move tractor to a firm level surface 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Remove mowing deck from tractor 4 Position deck on its left side to access blade 5 Remove blade mounting bolts and cone w...

Page 24: ...ce tractor on a firm level surface such as a driveway or garage floor and set the park brake 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Lower the deck to lowest setting 4 Remove hair pin and washer securing front...

Page 25: ...belt tension and stationary idlers just enough to allow belt to clear belt guides See Figure 4 23 14 Remove traction drive belt from engine pulley top groove Remove belt from transmission pulley 15 Re...

Page 26: ...veway or garage floor and set the park brake 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Lower the deck to lowest setting 4 Disconnect the front lift rod assembly from the front hanger bracket See Figure 4 25 5 Re...

Page 27: ...ER VIEW FROM UNDERNEATH TRACTOR FIGURE 4 30 TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT FIGURE 4 28 13 Disconnect traction belt idler pulley spring from tractor frame See Figure 4 29 14 Loosen mounting nuts on traction d...

Page 28: ...Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Remove mower deck Refer to Section DECK REMOVAL 4 Remove deck idler tension spring Loosen bolts that secure the end of the spindle pulley covers and rotate cover around o...

Page 29: ...ee Section on DECK REMOVAL 4 Remove deck idler tension spring Remove nuts that secure the spindle pulley covers See Figure 4 35 5 Remove belt 6 Install newbelt 7 Reinstall both pulley covers 8 Reinsta...

Page 30: ...acid produces a highly explosive gas Keep all sparks flame and fire away from area when charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery Electrolyte acid is a highly corrosive liquid Wear eye...

Page 31: ...80 charged state 4 With cell caps removed connect battery charger to battery terminals RED to positive and BLACK to negative terminal IMPORTANT 3 16 above cell plates is the recommended level DO NOT...

Page 32: ...ean all parts removing all old contaminated grease 6 Install new bottom bearing first NOTE The bearing is seated shielded on one side only The bottom bearing must be installed with the seated shielded...

Page 33: ...13 6 1913 Aerator 6 1911 6 1911 Broadcast Spreader 6 1916 6 1916 Lawn Roller 6 1915 6 1915 42 Snow Blade 6 1352 N A 46 DozerBladeSpringTrip 6 1881 6 1881 Dozer Blade Support Kit 6 1370 6 1370 40 Snow...

Page 34: ...LLOW POSITION CIRcuIT WHITE B____LUE MAKE REEN t OFF G M 2 RUN B L LT160H42GBV2 LT180H48GBV2 _ START S S L SCHEMATIC WIRING HARNESS P N 73417 ELECRTICAL 16 HP SINGLE B S ENGINE Note Switches shown wit...

Page 35: ...ition 2 Move engine speed control to FAST 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill with fuel to proper level 4 Engine air pre cleaner and or air cleaner dirty 4 Clean free of all debris 5 Spark plug defective or gap...

Page 36: ...l to FAST 4 Forward speed too fast 4 Move speed control to a slower speed 5 Deck side to side level requires adjustment 5 Adjust side to side level 6 Deck front to rear level requires adjustment 6 Adj...

Page 37: ...ide and Underside Grease or Oil Check Oil Level Check Function REFERENCE PAGES Page 6 Page 12 Page 13 Engine Manual EACH 5 25 USE HOURS HOURS X X X Engine Manual Engine Manual 15 Page 15 Engine Manual...

Page 38: ...l purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machine cau...

Page 39: ...Ines and components s 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 The engine on you...

Page 40: ...ced air cleaner is not covered under the engine warranties So save yourself unnecessary expenses and undue aggravation by keeping the air cleaner properly serviced at the Intervals specified In the en...

Page 41: ...fuel breaks down In storage and forms lummy compounds which pass ages Never use fuel more than 3 months old Drain tank then run the engine out of fuel before storing during the off season An engine m...

Page 42: ...RTING CHECK LIST 1 Engine Oil To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with gas 2 cycle 2 Air Cleaner Clean and properly serviced Full fresh clean gasoline 3 Fuel Tank Fuel valve open Cap vent open Inline...

Page 43: ...SERVICE NOTES 43...

Page 44: ...questions about your Snapper product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 WARNING BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS...

Page 45: ...th Mower Deck 48 48 Cutting Width Mower Deck G Series Designation B Briggs Stratton Engine V Over Head Valve Type Engine 2 Twin Cylinder Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating...

Page 46: ...DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 15 degrees 27 grade 2 Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above 10 degrees 18 grade Turn blades OFF when traveling uphill Use a slow speed and avoid sudden or...

Page 47: ...light 13 Move joystick if equipped SLOWLY to maintain control during speed and directional changes OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 14 Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads Limit loads to those...

Page 48: ...ke Lever 14 Deck Lift Mechanism 14 Service Annually 15 Engine 15 Fuel Filter 15 Spark Plug 15 Hydrostatic Transmission Oil 15 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 16 33 Engine Adjustments Repair 16 Mower Deck...

Page 49: ...essential components of the SNAPPER Lawn Tractor It is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the components and their operation BEFORE OPERATING Specific det...

Page 50: ...Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck engine and tractor of any accumulation of dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screens and cooling fins clean at all times 2 1 6 With engine OFF move the...

Page 51: ...n restarting a warm engine Insert key in switch Turn key to START position to crank engine and hold until engine starts then release key to RUN position See Figure 2 6 NOTE DO NOT crank engine for mor...

Page 52: ...Refer to Section STARTING ENGINE 2 Pull blade switch OUT to engage blade See Figure 2 8 PUSH BLADE SWITCH IN TO THE OFF POSITION i SWITCH OUT TO THE ON POSITION FIGURE 2 8 I WARNING DO NOT operate bl...

Page 53: ...ine until blade brake has been repaired and functioning properly 2 4 4 SETTING PARK BRAKE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal 2 Move park brake lever up into slot See Figure 2 12 3 Release pedal PEDAL...

Page 54: ...e the hydro transmission and coast down slopes DO NOT use Roll Release Control to disengage hydro transmission unless machine motion can be controlled and engine is off ROLL RELEASE CONTROL _ _i _i I...

Page 55: ...the blade switch is pushed in to the OFF position at which time the system will return to its Reverse Lockout mode This feature should never be selected unless you are absolutely sure that no children...

Page 56: ...ngine and components can be extremely hot Avoid bums by allowing engine and components sufficienttime to cool 3 2 1 CHANGE ENGINE OIL The engine is equipped with a FastexTM oil drain 1 Rotate drain bo...

Page 57: ...rque Refer to Section on MOWER BLADE SERVICE 3 Check mower deck for proper levelness Refer to Section MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS 4 Clean mower deck a Remove key from ignition switch b Remove deck...

Page 58: ...ht coat of 30 wt Motor oil 6 Steering Drag Link Lubricate both ends of steering drag link with a small amount of 30 wt motor oil from an oil can See Figure 3 8 14 D GL NK LUBRICATION FIGURE 3 8 7 Stee...

Page 59: ...lage of gasoline 2 Locate fuel filter Remove hose clamps and fuel hoses from both sides of fuel filter 3 Install new fuel filter part number 1 4359 See Figure 3 11 NEW FUEL FILTER PART NUMBER 1 4359 F...

Page 60: ...to floor If the measurement is within 1 8 from side to side the deck levelness is satisfactory If the difference from side to side is greater than 1 8 an adjustment will have to be made See Figure 4...

Page 61: ...move front lift cable and rest front of deck onto 2 x 4 block 10 Loosen jam nut on front lift cable See Figure 4 4 11 Rotate front lift cable until it can be reinstalled into front lift arm without li...

Page 62: ...to side the deck levelness is satisfactory If the difference from side to side is greater than 118 continue to next step for adjustment 3 Place a 2 x 4 piece of wood under the front middle portion of...

Page 63: ...ck the tire pressure Add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear tires If tires are properly inflated and mowing is still uneven check side to side deck leveln...

Page 64: ...e until proper brake function is achieved CLOCKWISE TO INCREASE BRAKING OR COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO DECREASE BRAKING 4 3 2 STEERING ADJUSTMENT Should excessive Play be noted in the steering adjust as foll...

Page 65: ...ction drive belt tension Adjust as follows 1 Move tractor to a firm level surface 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Remove mowing deck 4 Remove the traction drive belt stationary idler mounting bolt See...

Page 66: ...a recycling blades requires more frequent service intervals than standard blades When the blades are dull cut grass will be ragged and lawn wilt usually turn brown Sharpen standard blades as follows 1...

Page 67: ...LACEMENT 1 Move tractor to a firm level surface 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Remove mowing deck from tractor 4 Position deck on its left side to access blade 5 Remove blade mounting bolts and cone w...

Page 68: ...ce tractor on a firm level surface such as a driveway or garage floor and set the park brake 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Lower the deck to lowest setting 4 Remove hair pin and washer securing front...

Page 69: ...belt tension and stationary idlers just enough to allow belt to clear belt guides See Figure 4 23 14 Remove traction drive belt from engine pulley top groove Remove belt from transmission pulley 15 Re...

Page 70: ...veway or garage floor and set the park brake 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Lower the deck to lowest setting 4 Disconnect the front lift rod assembly from the front hanger bracket See Figure 4 25 5 Re...

Page 71: ...ER VIEW FROM UNDERNEATH TRACTOR FIGURE 4 30 TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT FIGURE 4 28 13 Disconnect traction belt idler pulley spring from tractor frame See Figure 4 29 14 Loosen mounting nuts on traction d...

Page 72: ...Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Remove mower deck Refer to Section DECK REMOVAL 4 Remove deck idler tension spring Loosen bolts that secure the end of the spindle pulley covers and rotate cover around o...

Page 73: ...ee Section on DECK REMOVAL 4 Remove deck idler tension spring Remove nuts that secure the spindle pulley covers See Figure 4 35 5 Remove belt 6 Install newbelt 7 Reinstall both pulley covers 8 Reinsta...

Page 74: ...acid produces a highly explosive gas Keep all sparks flame and fire away from area when charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery Electrolyte acid is a highly corrosive liquid Wear eye...

Page 75: ...80 charged state 4 With cell caps removed connect battery charger to battery terminals RED to positive and BLACK to negative terminal IMPORTANT 3 16 above cell plates is the recommended level DO NOT...

Page 76: ...ean all parts removing all old contaminated grease 6 Install new bottom bearing first NOTE The bearing is seated shielded on one side only The bottom bearing must be installed with the seated shielded...

Page 77: ...13 6 1913 Aerator 6 1911 6 1911 Broadcast Spreader 6 1916 6 1916 Lawn Roller 6 1915 6 1915 42 Snow Blade 6 1352 N A 46 DozerBladeSpringTrip 6 1881 6 1881 Dozer Blade Support Kit 6 1370 6 1370 40 Snow...

Page 78: ...LLOW POSITION CIRcuIT WHITE B____LUE MAKE REEN t OFF G M 2 RUN B L LT160H42GBV2 LT180H48GBV2 _ START S S L SCHEMATIC WIRING HARNESS P N 73417 ELECRTICAL 16 HP SINGLE B S ENGINE Note Switches shown wit...

Page 79: ...ition 2 Move engine speed control to FAST 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill with fuel to proper level 4 Engine air pre cleaner and or air cleaner dirty 4 Clean free of all debris 5 Spark plug defective or gap...

Page 80: ...l to FAST 4 Forward speed too fast 4 Move speed control to a slower speed 5 Deck side to side level requires adjustment 5 Adjust side to side level 6 Deck front to rear level requires adjustment 6 Adj...

Page 81: ...ide and Underside Grease or Oil Check Oil Level Check Function REFERENCE PAGES Page 6 Page 12 Page 13 Engine Manual EACH 5 25 USE HOURS HOURS X X X Engine Manual Engine Manual 15 Page 15 Engine Manual...

Page 82: ...l purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machine cau...

Page 83: ...Ines and components s 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 The engine on you...

Page 84: ...ced air cleaner is not covered under the engine warranties So save yourself unnecessary expenses and undue aggravation by keeping the air cleaner properly serviced at the Intervals specified In the en...

Page 85: ...fuel breaks down In storage and forms lummy compounds which pass ages Never use fuel more than 3 months old Drain tank then run the engine out of fuel before storing during the off season An engine m...

Page 86: ...RTING CHECK LIST 1 Engine Oil To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with gas 2 cycle 2 Air Cleaner Clean and properly serviced Full fresh clean gasoline 3 Fuel Tank Fuel valve open Cap vent open Inline...

Page 87: ...SERVICE NOTES 43...

Page 88: ...questions about your Snapper product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 WARNING BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS...

Page 89: ...th Mower Deck 48 48 Cutting Width Mower Deck G Series Designation B Briggs Stratton Engine V Over Head Valve Type Engine 2 Twin Cylinder Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating...

Page 90: ...DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 15 degrees 27 grade 2 Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above 10 degrees 18 grade Turn blades OFF when traveling uphill Use a slow speed and avoid sudden or...

Page 91: ...light 13 Move joystick if equipped SLOWLY to maintain control during speed and directional changes OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 14 Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads Limit loads to those...

Page 92: ...ke Lever 14 Deck Lift Mechanism 14 Service Annually 15 Engine 15 Fuel Filter 15 Spark Plug 15 Hydrostatic Transmission Oil 15 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 16 33 Engine Adjustments Repair 16 Mower Deck...

Page 93: ...essential components of the SNAPPER Lawn Tractor It is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the components and their operation BEFORE OPERATING Specific det...

Page 94: ...Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck engine and tractor of any accumulation of dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screens and cooling fins clean at all times 2 1 6 With engine OFF move the...

Page 95: ...n restarting a warm engine Insert key in switch Turn key to START position to crank engine and hold until engine starts then release key to RUN position See Figure 2 6 NOTE DO NOT crank engine for mor...

Page 96: ...Refer to Section STARTING ENGINE 2 Pull blade switch OUT to engage blade See Figure 2 8 PUSH BLADE SWITCH IN TO THE OFF POSITION i SWITCH OUT TO THE ON POSITION FIGURE 2 8 I WARNING DO NOT operate bl...

Page 97: ...ine until blade brake has been repaired and functioning properly 2 4 4 SETTING PARK BRAKE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal 2 Move park brake lever up into slot See Figure 2 12 3 Release pedal PEDAL...

Page 98: ...e the hydro transmission and coast down slopes DO NOT use Roll Release Control to disengage hydro transmission unless machine motion can be controlled and engine is off ROLL RELEASE CONTROL _ _i _i I...

Page 99: ...the blade switch is pushed in to the OFF position at which time the system will return to its Reverse Lockout mode This feature should never be selected unless you are absolutely sure that no children...

Page 100: ...ngine and components can be extremely hot Avoid bums by allowing engine and components sufficienttime to cool 3 2 1 CHANGE ENGINE OIL The engine is equipped with a FastexTM oil drain 1 Rotate drain bo...

Page 101: ...rque Refer to Section on MOWER BLADE SERVICE 3 Check mower deck for proper levelness Refer to Section MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS 4 Clean mower deck a Remove key from ignition switch b Remove deck...

Page 102: ...ht coat of 30 wt Motor oil 6 Steering Drag Link Lubricate both ends of steering drag link with a small amount of 30 wt motor oil from an oil can See Figure 3 8 14 D GL NK LUBRICATION FIGURE 3 8 7 Stee...

Page 103: ...lage of gasoline 2 Locate fuel filter Remove hose clamps and fuel hoses from both sides of fuel filter 3 Install new fuel filter part number 1 4359 See Figure 3 11 NEW FUEL FILTER PART NUMBER 1 4359 F...

Page 104: ...to floor If the measurement is within 1 8 from side to side the deck levelness is satisfactory If the difference from side to side is greater than 1 8 an adjustment will have to be made See Figure 4...

Page 105: ...move front lift cable and rest front of deck onto 2 x 4 block 10 Loosen jam nut on front lift cable See Figure 4 4 11 Rotate front lift cable until it can be reinstalled into front lift arm without li...

Page 106: ...to side the deck levelness is satisfactory If the difference from side to side is greater than 118 continue to next step for adjustment 3 Place a 2 x 4 piece of wood under the front middle portion of...

Page 107: ...ck the tire pressure Add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear tires If tires are properly inflated and mowing is still uneven check side to side deck leveln...

Page 108: ...e until proper brake function is achieved CLOCKWISE TO INCREASE BRAKING OR COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO DECREASE BRAKING 4 3 2 STEERING ADJUSTMENT Should excessive Play be noted in the steering adjust as foll...

Page 109: ...ction drive belt tension Adjust as follows 1 Move tractor to a firm level surface 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Remove mowing deck 4 Remove the traction drive belt stationary idler mounting bolt See...

Page 110: ...a recycling blades requires more frequent service intervals than standard blades When the blades are dull cut grass will be ragged and lawn wilt usually turn brown Sharpen standard blades as follows 1...

Page 111: ...LACEMENT 1 Move tractor to a firm level surface 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Remove mowing deck from tractor 4 Position deck on its left side to access blade 5 Remove blade mounting bolts and cone w...

Page 112: ...ce tractor on a firm level surface such as a driveway or garage floor and set the park brake 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Lower the deck to lowest setting 4 Remove hair pin and washer securing front...

Page 113: ...belt tension and stationary idlers just enough to allow belt to clear belt guides See Figure 4 23 14 Remove traction drive belt from engine pulley top groove Remove belt from transmission pulley 15 Re...

Page 114: ...veway or garage floor and set the park brake 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Lower the deck to lowest setting 4 Disconnect the front lift rod assembly from the front hanger bracket See Figure 4 25 5 Re...

Page 115: ...ER VIEW FROM UNDERNEATH TRACTOR FIGURE 4 30 TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT FIGURE 4 28 13 Disconnect traction belt idler pulley spring from tractor frame See Figure 4 29 14 Loosen mounting nuts on traction d...

Page 116: ...Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Remove mower deck Refer to Section DECK REMOVAL 4 Remove deck idler tension spring Loosen bolts that secure the end of the spindle pulley covers and rotate cover around o...

Page 117: ...ee Section on DECK REMOVAL 4 Remove deck idler tension spring Remove nuts that secure the spindle pulley covers See Figure 4 35 5 Remove belt 6 Install newbelt 7 Reinstall both pulley covers 8 Reinsta...

Page 118: ...acid produces a highly explosive gas Keep all sparks flame and fire away from area when charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery Electrolyte acid is a highly corrosive liquid Wear eye...

Page 119: ...80 charged state 4 With cell caps removed connect battery charger to battery terminals RED to positive and BLACK to negative terminal IMPORTANT 3 16 above cell plates is the recommended level DO NOT...

Page 120: ...ean all parts removing all old contaminated grease 6 Install new bottom bearing first NOTE The bearing is seated shielded on one side only The bottom bearing must be installed with the seated shielded...

Page 121: ...13 6 1913 Aerator 6 1911 6 1911 Broadcast Spreader 6 1916 6 1916 Lawn Roller 6 1915 6 1915 42 Snow Blade 6 1352 N A 46 DozerBladeSpringTrip 6 1881 6 1881 Dozer Blade Support Kit 6 1370 6 1370 40 Snow...

Page 122: ...LLOW POSITION CIRcuIT WHITE B____LUE MAKE REEN t OFF G M 2 RUN B L LT160H42GBV2 LT180H48GBV2 _ START S S L SCHEMATIC WIRING HARNESS P N 73417 ELECRTICAL 16 HP SINGLE B S ENGINE Note Switches shown wit...

Page 123: ...ition 2 Move engine speed control to FAST 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill with fuel to proper level 4 Engine air pre cleaner and or air cleaner dirty 4 Clean free of all debris 5 Spark plug defective or gap...

Page 124: ...l to FAST 4 Forward speed too fast 4 Move speed control to a slower speed 5 Deck side to side level requires adjustment 5 Adjust side to side level 6 Deck front to rear level requires adjustment 6 Adj...

Page 125: ...ide and Underside Grease or Oil Check Oil Level Check Function REFERENCE PAGES Page 6 Page 12 Page 13 Engine Manual EACH 5 25 USE HOURS HOURS X X X Engine Manual Engine Manual 15 Page 15 Engine Manual...

Page 126: ...l purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machine cau...

Page 127: ...Ines and components s 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 The engine on you...

Page 128: ...ced air cleaner is not covered under the engine warranties So save yourself unnecessary expenses and undue aggravation by keeping the air cleaner properly serviced at the Intervals specified In the en...

Page 129: ...fuel breaks down In storage and forms lummy compounds which pass ages Never use fuel more than 3 months old Drain tank then run the engine out of fuel before storing during the off season An engine m...

Page 130: ...RTING CHECK LIST 1 Engine Oil To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with gas 2 cycle 2 Air Cleaner Clean and properly serviced Full fresh clean gasoline 3 Fuel Tank Fuel valve open Cap vent open Inline...

Page 131: ...SERVICE NOTES 43...

Page 132: ...questions about your Snapper product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 WARNING BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS...