Snapper WLT150H381BV, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Transmission 33 33 Cutting Width Mower 38 38 Cutting Width Mower I Series Designation B Briggs Stratton V Over Head Valve Type Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating the Lawn T...

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: ...tional changes OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 14 Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads Limit loads to those you can safely control and attach loads to hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER att...

Page 4: ...manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 17 32 Engine Adjustments Repair 17 Mower D...

Page 5: ...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 details involving the engin...

Page 6: ...tial 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 details...

Page 7: ...to stop blade 2 2 OPERATOR S SEAT ADJUSTMENT 2 2 1 FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT 1 With the engine OFF raise operator s seat and loosen the two adjusting knobs on the seat support Lower the seat Sit in the...

Page 8: ...d until engine starts then release key to RUN position See Figure 2 6 NOTE DO NOT crank engine for more than five seconds at a time This will help prevent the starter from overheating and or running d...

Page 9: ...gine by turning key to the OFF position See Figure 2 9 I FORWARD SPEEDS FIGURE 2 9 2 4 2 STOPPING WHEEL DRIVE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal to stop wheel drive See Figure 2 10 2 3 3 STARTING MOWE...

Page 10: ...e brake is properly adjusted 2 4 4 SETTING PARK BRAKE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal 2 Move park brake lever up into slot See Figure 2 12 PUSH PEDAL ALL PARK BRAKE LEVER 2 4 5 RELEASING PARK BRAKE...

Page 11: ...engage the hydro transmission and coast down slopes DO NOT use Roll Release Control to disengage the hydro transmission unless machine motion can be controlled and engine is off PUSH ROLL RELEASE IN T...

Page 12: ...se operation until the blade engagement lever is moved 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 absolut...

Page 13: ...uart container placed beneath end of oil drain 3 After all oil has drained push drain body IN and rotate clockwise to close 4 Fill engine with new motor oil as specified in engine owner s manual I The...

Page 14: ...gine owner s manual for cleaning and service instructions Remove and clean engine air pre cleaner Remove and replace engine air cleaner See Figure 3 6 Install pre cleaner and air cleaner per engine ow...

Page 15: ...n CHECK BLADE BRAKE 3 3 4 TRACTOR LUBRICATION 1 Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate each front wheel bearing through the grease fitting on wheel hub Using general purpose grease in a grease gun add grease...

Page 16: ...bricate the park brake lever mechanism pivot points which are located on the left hand underside of tractor See Figure 3 13 Mechanism with a thin coat of 30 wt motor oil PARK BRAKE LEVER LUBRICATE COM...

Page 17: ...ngine spark plug Refer to engine owner s manual for correct replacement plug and gap specifications 3 4 4 HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL The hydrostatic transmission does not require maintenance If any...

Page 18: ...ly adjusted will stop blade rotation in 5 seconds or less when the blade engagement lever is moved to the OFF position 33 DECK BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1 Blade brake adjustment is made by turning the ad...

Page 19: ...agement lever in the ON and OFF positions See Figure 4 3 Continue adjustment until tension is correct IMPORTANT Blade brake function must be verified after performing blade belt adjustment 11 Check bl...

Page 20: ...ing STOP blade STOP engine Set brake Remove key Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug Engine and components can be extremely hot Avoid burns by allowing engine an...

Page 21: ...heir lowest setting and proper level cannot be obtained adjust the front lift rod as follows 1 Move deck lift lever to 5 position 2 Place a 2 x 4 wooden block on edge under front center of deck 3 Plac...

Page 22: ...e rear hanger plates See Figure 4 14 7 Put the lift lever in the 3rd position from low cut 8 Measure the distance from each blade tip to the floor The measurements should be within 1 8 of each other F...

Page 23: ...swivel on the front lift rod Turning the swivel clockwise will raise the front of the deck Turning the swivel counterclockwise will lower the front of the deck NOTE The deck should be set so that the...

Page 24: ...e should not move If further adjustment is required stop engine and repeat Step 4 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT NUT TURN NUT CLOCKWISE TO REDUCE FORWARD CREEP ROTATE TO REDUCE PLAY _ MOUNTING NUT FIGURE 4 20 I W...

Page 25: ...NOTE Should less tension be required move stationary idler towards right side of tractor See Figure 4 21 6 Secure stationary idler with mounting bolt 7 Place spark plug wire onto spark plug Set park b...

Page 26: ...R LIMIT CRACKS OR NOTCHES BEGIN TO APPEAR I BLADE DANGEROUS CONDITION DO NOT USE ON MOWER FIGURE 4 23 4 4 3 STANDARD BLADE SHARPENING Blades should be kept sharp at all times When the blades are dull...

Page 27: ...ers See Figure 4 26 NUT BLADE MOUNTING BOLTS _F SPINDLE ASSEMBLY BLADE _ 2 REQUI_ CONE MOUNTING I_ NUT FIGURE 4 27 4 4 7 TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Mower Deck Removal It is necessary to remove de...

Page 28: ...disconnect spring from tension idler 12 Pull deck from under tractor from R H side 6 Hold front of deck UP and slide the front deck hanger rod to the right and out then lower the front of deck to the...

Page 29: ...page 4 Remove mounting nuts that secure the traction drive belt idler tension pulley and stationary idler pulleys See Figure 4 33 STATIONARY IDLER PULLEYS _ TRANSMISSION PULLEY TENSION L ENGINE IDLER...

Page 30: ...belt idler pulley and spindle pulley cover See Figure 4 37 REMOVE SPINDLE PULLEY COVER FIGURE 4 37 5 Remove old belt 6 Replace with new belt in reverse order 7 Adjust idler pulley belt guide if necess...

Page 31: ...acid is a highly corrosive liquid Wear eye protection Wash affected areas immediately after having eye or skin contact with electrolyte acid Battery acid is corrosive Rinse empty acid containers with...

Page 32: ...rged 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 However do not...

Page 33: ...1916 6 1916 Lawn Roller 6 1915 6 1915 42 Snow Blade 6 1352 6 1352 44 DozerBladeSpringTrip 6 1881 6 1881 Dozer Blade Support Kit 6 1370 6 1370 40 Snow Thrower 6 1880 6 1880 DebrisBlower 6 1883 6 1883...

Page 34: ...SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL B S Engines Note Switchesshown with Pedal locked down _GREEN SCHEMATIC WIRING HARNESS P N 2 6616 LT150H331BV LT150H381BV 2_RUN 6 L 3 START a L 34...

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

Page 36: ...oo 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 Adjust front to rear level 7 C...

Page 37: ...erside 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 16 Page 15 16 Engine Manual Page 30...

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: ...ngines and components m in their products in order to 4_ provide long satisfactory service However proper care is essential In prolonging engine life Dirt Is your engine s enemy number 11 J The engine...

Page 40: ...loss 3 result in hard starting 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 8 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pre matur...

Page 41: ...guides 2 sticking valves o o 3 scuffed scored walls 4 overspeedlng 5 loss of power 6 complete failure of engine Dirt can also be Introduced into an engine In dirty fuel from a contaminated container...

Page 42: ...er 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Pdmer on some engines 6 Safety Inter lock Switches 7 Switch Blade Control 8 Spark plug g Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with gas 2 c...

Page 43: ...Please mail your product registration card to Snapper at P O Box 777 McDonough Georgia 30253 Or you may register on line at www snap3_er com You can contact us at our web site or if you would like to...

Page 44: ...SERVICE NOTES 44...

Page 45: ...ons 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 AND R...

Page 46: ...Transmission 33 33 Cutting Width Mower 38 38 Cutting Width Mower I Series Designation B Briggs Stratton V Over Head Valve Type Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating the Lawn T...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...tional changes OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 14 Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads Limit loads to those you can safely control and attach loads to hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER att...

Page 49: ...manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 17 32 Engine Adjustments Repair 17 Mower D...

Page 50: ...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 details involving the engin...

Page 51: ...tial 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 details...

Page 52: ...to stop blade 2 2 OPERATOR S SEAT ADJUSTMENT 2 2 1 FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT 1 With the engine OFF raise operator s seat and loosen the two adjusting knobs on the seat support Lower the seat Sit in the...

Page 53: ...d until engine starts then release key to RUN position See Figure 2 6 NOTE DO NOT crank engine for more than five seconds at a time This will help prevent the starter from overheating and or running d...

Page 54: ...gine by turning key to the OFF position See Figure 2 9 I FORWARD SPEEDS FIGURE 2 9 2 4 2 STOPPING WHEEL DRIVE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal to stop wheel drive See Figure 2 10 2 3 3 STARTING MOWE...

Page 55: ...e brake is properly adjusted 2 4 4 SETTING PARK BRAKE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal 2 Move park brake lever up into slot See Figure 2 12 PUSH PEDAL ALL PARK BRAKE LEVER 2 4 5 RELEASING PARK BRAKE...

Page 56: ...engage the hydro transmission and coast down slopes DO NOT use Roll Release Control to disengage the hydro transmission unless machine motion can be controlled and engine is off PUSH ROLL RELEASE IN T...

Page 57: ...se operation until the blade engagement lever is moved 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 absolut...

Page 58: ...uart container placed beneath end of oil drain 3 After all oil has drained push drain body IN and rotate clockwise to close 4 Fill engine with new motor oil as specified in engine owner s manual I The...

Page 59: ...gine owner s manual for cleaning and service instructions Remove and clean engine air pre cleaner Remove and replace engine air cleaner See Figure 3 6 Install pre cleaner and air cleaner per engine ow...

Page 60: ...n CHECK BLADE BRAKE 3 3 4 TRACTOR LUBRICATION 1 Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate each front wheel bearing through the grease fitting on wheel hub Using general purpose grease in a grease gun add grease...

Page 61: ...bricate the park brake lever mechanism pivot points which are located on the left hand underside of tractor See Figure 3 13 Mechanism with a thin coat of 30 wt motor oil PARK BRAKE LEVER LUBRICATE COM...

Page 62: ...ngine spark plug Refer to engine owner s manual for correct replacement plug and gap specifications 3 4 4 HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL The hydrostatic transmission does not require maintenance If any...

Page 63: ...ly adjusted will stop blade rotation in 5 seconds or less when the blade engagement lever is moved to the OFF position 33 DECK BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1 Blade brake adjustment is made by turning the ad...

Page 64: ...agement lever in the ON and OFF positions See Figure 4 3 Continue adjustment until tension is correct IMPORTANT Blade brake function must be verified after performing blade belt adjustment 11 Check bl...

Page 65: ...ing STOP blade STOP engine Set brake Remove key Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug Engine and components can be extremely hot Avoid burns by allowing engine an...

Page 66: ...heir lowest setting and proper level cannot be obtained adjust the front lift rod as follows 1 Move deck lift lever to 5 position 2 Place a 2 x 4 wooden block on edge under front center of deck 3 Plac...

Page 67: ...e rear hanger plates See Figure 4 14 7 Put the lift lever in the 3rd position from low cut 8 Measure the distance from each blade tip to the floor The measurements should be within 1 8 of each other F...

Page 68: ...swivel on the front lift rod Turning the swivel clockwise will raise the front of the deck Turning the swivel counterclockwise will lower the front of the deck NOTE The deck should be set so that the...

Page 69: ...e should not move If further adjustment is required stop engine and repeat Step 4 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT NUT TURN NUT CLOCKWISE TO REDUCE FORWARD CREEP ROTATE TO REDUCE PLAY _ MOUNTING NUT FIGURE 4 20 I W...

Page 70: ...NOTE Should less tension be required move stationary idler towards right side of tractor See Figure 4 21 6 Secure stationary idler with mounting bolt 7 Place spark plug wire onto spark plug Set park b...

Page 71: ...R LIMIT CRACKS OR NOTCHES BEGIN TO APPEAR I BLADE DANGEROUS CONDITION DO NOT USE ON MOWER FIGURE 4 23 4 4 3 STANDARD BLADE SHARPENING Blades should be kept sharp at all times When the blades are dull...

Page 72: ...ers See Figure 4 26 NUT BLADE MOUNTING BOLTS _F SPINDLE ASSEMBLY BLADE _ 2 REQUI_ CONE MOUNTING I_ NUT FIGURE 4 27 4 4 7 TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Mower Deck Removal It is necessary to remove de...

Page 73: ...disconnect spring from tension idler 12 Pull deck from under tractor from R H side 6 Hold front of deck UP and slide the front deck hanger rod to the right and out then lower the front of deck to the...

Page 74: ...page 4 Remove mounting nuts that secure the traction drive belt idler tension pulley and stationary idler pulleys See Figure 4 33 STATIONARY IDLER PULLEYS _ TRANSMISSION PULLEY TENSION L ENGINE IDLER...

Page 75: ...belt idler pulley and spindle pulley cover See Figure 4 37 REMOVE SPINDLE PULLEY COVER FIGURE 4 37 5 Remove old belt 6 Replace with new belt in reverse order 7 Adjust idler pulley belt guide if necess...

Page 76: ...acid is a highly corrosive liquid Wear eye protection Wash affected areas immediately after having eye or skin contact with electrolyte acid Battery acid is corrosive Rinse empty acid containers with...

Page 77: ...rged 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 However do not...

Page 78: ...1916 6 1916 Lawn Roller 6 1915 6 1915 42 Snow Blade 6 1352 6 1352 44 DozerBladeSpringTrip 6 1881 6 1881 Dozer Blade Support Kit 6 1370 6 1370 40 Snow Thrower 6 1880 6 1880 DebrisBlower 6 1883 6 1883...

Page 79: ...SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL B S Engines Note Switchesshown with Pedal locked down _GREEN SCHEMATIC WIRING HARNESS P N 2 6616 LT150H331BV LT150H381BV 2_RUN 6 L 3 START a L 34...

Page 80: ...Move engine speed control to FAST position 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill with fuel to proper level 4 Engine air pre cleaner and or air cleaner 4 Clean free of all debris dirty 5 Spark plug defective or gap...

Page 81: ...oo 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 Adjust front to rear level 7 C...

Page 82: ...erside 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 16 Page 15 16 Engine Manual Page 30...

Page 83: ...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 84: ...ngines and components m in their products in order to 4_ provide long satisfactory service However proper care is essential In prolonging engine life Dirt Is your engine s enemy number 11 J The engine...

Page 85: ...loss 3 result in hard starting 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 8 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pre matur...

Page 86: ...guides 2 sticking valves o o 3 scuffed scored walls 4 overspeedlng 5 loss of power 6 complete failure of engine Dirt can also be Introduced into an engine In dirty fuel from a contaminated container...

Page 87: ...er 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Pdmer on some engines 6 Safety Inter lock Switches 7 Switch Blade Control 8 Spark plug g Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with gas 2 c...

Page 88: ...Please mail your product registration card to Snapper at P O Box 777 McDonough Georgia 30253 Or you may register on line at www snap3_er com You can contact us at our web site or if you would like to...

Page 89: ...SERVICE NOTES 44...

Page 90: ...ons 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 AND R...

Page 91: ...Transmission 33 33 Cutting Width Mower 38 38 Cutting Width Mower I Series Designation B Briggs Stratton V Over Head Valve Type Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating the Lawn T...

Page 92: ...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 93: ...tional changes OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 14 Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads Limit loads to those you can safely control and attach loads to hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER att...

Page 94: ...manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 17 32 Engine Adjustments Repair 17 Mower D...

Page 95: ...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 details involving the engin...

Page 96: ...tial 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 details...

Page 97: ...to stop blade 2 2 OPERATOR S SEAT ADJUSTMENT 2 2 1 FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT 1 With the engine OFF raise operator s seat and loosen the two adjusting knobs on the seat support Lower the seat Sit in the...

Page 98: ...d until engine starts then release key to RUN position See Figure 2 6 NOTE DO NOT crank engine for more than five seconds at a time This will help prevent the starter from overheating and or running d...

Page 99: ...gine by turning key to the OFF position See Figure 2 9 I FORWARD SPEEDS FIGURE 2 9 2 4 2 STOPPING WHEEL DRIVE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal to stop wheel drive See Figure 2 10 2 3 3 STARTING MOWE...

Page 100: ...e brake is properly adjusted 2 4 4 SETTING PARK BRAKE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal 2 Move park brake lever up into slot See Figure 2 12 PUSH PEDAL ALL PARK BRAKE LEVER 2 4 5 RELEASING PARK BRAKE...

Page 101: ...engage the hydro transmission and coast down slopes DO NOT use Roll Release Control to disengage the hydro transmission unless machine motion can be controlled and engine is off PUSH ROLL RELEASE IN T...

Page 102: ...se operation until the blade engagement lever is moved 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 absolut...

Page 103: ...uart container placed beneath end of oil drain 3 After all oil has drained push drain body IN and rotate clockwise to close 4 Fill engine with new motor oil as specified in engine owner s manual I The...

Page 104: ...gine owner s manual for cleaning and service instructions Remove and clean engine air pre cleaner Remove and replace engine air cleaner See Figure 3 6 Install pre cleaner and air cleaner per engine ow...

Page 105: ...n CHECK BLADE BRAKE 3 3 4 TRACTOR LUBRICATION 1 Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate each front wheel bearing through the grease fitting on wheel hub Using general purpose grease in a grease gun add grease...

Page 106: ...bricate the park brake lever mechanism pivot points which are located on the left hand underside of tractor See Figure 3 13 Mechanism with a thin coat of 30 wt motor oil PARK BRAKE LEVER LUBRICATE COM...

Page 107: ...ngine spark plug Refer to engine owner s manual for correct replacement plug and gap specifications 3 4 4 HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL The hydrostatic transmission does not require maintenance If any...

Page 108: ...ly adjusted will stop blade rotation in 5 seconds or less when the blade engagement lever is moved to the OFF position 33 DECK BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1 Blade brake adjustment is made by turning the ad...

Page 109: ...agement lever in the ON and OFF positions See Figure 4 3 Continue adjustment until tension is correct IMPORTANT Blade brake function must be verified after performing blade belt adjustment 11 Check bl...

Page 110: ...ing STOP blade STOP engine Set brake Remove key Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug Engine and components can be extremely hot Avoid burns by allowing engine an...

Page 111: ...heir lowest setting and proper level cannot be obtained adjust the front lift rod as follows 1 Move deck lift lever to 5 position 2 Place a 2 x 4 wooden block on edge under front center of deck 3 Plac...

Page 112: ...e rear hanger plates See Figure 4 14 7 Put the lift lever in the 3rd position from low cut 8 Measure the distance from each blade tip to the floor The measurements should be within 1 8 of each other F...

Page 113: ...swivel on the front lift rod Turning the swivel clockwise will raise the front of the deck Turning the swivel counterclockwise will lower the front of the deck NOTE The deck should be set so that the...

Page 114: ...e should not move If further adjustment is required stop engine and repeat Step 4 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT NUT TURN NUT CLOCKWISE TO REDUCE FORWARD CREEP ROTATE TO REDUCE PLAY _ MOUNTING NUT FIGURE 4 20 I W...

Page 115: ...NOTE Should less tension be required move stationary idler towards right side of tractor See Figure 4 21 6 Secure stationary idler with mounting bolt 7 Place spark plug wire onto spark plug Set park b...

Page 116: ...R LIMIT CRACKS OR NOTCHES BEGIN TO APPEAR I BLADE DANGEROUS CONDITION DO NOT USE ON MOWER FIGURE 4 23 4 4 3 STANDARD BLADE SHARPENING Blades should be kept sharp at all times When the blades are dull...

Page 117: ...ers See Figure 4 26 NUT BLADE MOUNTING BOLTS _F SPINDLE ASSEMBLY BLADE _ 2 REQUI_ CONE MOUNTING I_ NUT FIGURE 4 27 4 4 7 TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Mower Deck Removal It is necessary to remove de...

Page 118: ...disconnect spring from tension idler 12 Pull deck from under tractor from R H side 6 Hold front of deck UP and slide the front deck hanger rod to the right and out then lower the front of deck to the...

Page 119: ...page 4 Remove mounting nuts that secure the traction drive belt idler tension pulley and stationary idler pulleys See Figure 4 33 STATIONARY IDLER PULLEYS _ TRANSMISSION PULLEY TENSION L ENGINE IDLER...

Page 120: ...belt idler pulley and spindle pulley cover See Figure 4 37 REMOVE SPINDLE PULLEY COVER FIGURE 4 37 5 Remove old belt 6 Replace with new belt in reverse order 7 Adjust idler pulley belt guide if necess...

Page 121: ...acid is a highly corrosive liquid Wear eye protection Wash affected areas immediately after having eye or skin contact with electrolyte acid Battery acid is corrosive Rinse empty acid containers with...

Page 122: ...rged 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 However do not...

Page 123: ...1916 6 1916 Lawn Roller 6 1915 6 1915 42 Snow Blade 6 1352 6 1352 44 DozerBladeSpringTrip 6 1881 6 1881 Dozer Blade Support Kit 6 1370 6 1370 40 Snow Thrower 6 1880 6 1880 DebrisBlower 6 1883 6 1883...

Page 124: ...SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL B S Engines Note Switchesshown with Pedal locked down _GREEN SCHEMATIC WIRING HARNESS P N 2 6616 LT150H331BV LT150H381BV 2_RUN 6 L 3 START a L 34...

Page 125: ...Move engine speed control to FAST position 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill with fuel to proper level 4 Engine air pre cleaner and or air cleaner 4 Clean free of all debris dirty 5 Spark plug defective or gap...

Page 126: ...oo 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 Adjust front to rear level 7 C...

Page 127: ...erside 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 16 Page 15 16 Engine Manual Page 30...

Page 128: ...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 129: ...ngines and components m in their products in order to 4_ provide long satisfactory service However proper care is essential In prolonging engine life Dirt Is your engine s enemy number 11 J The engine...

Page 130: ...loss 3 result in hard starting 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 8 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pre matur...

Page 131: ...guides 2 sticking valves o o 3 scuffed scored walls 4 overspeedlng 5 loss of power 6 complete failure of engine Dirt can also be Introduced into an engine In dirty fuel from a contaminated container...

Page 132: ...er 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Pdmer on some engines 6 Safety Inter lock Switches 7 Switch Blade Control 8 Spark plug g Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with gas 2 c...

Page 133: ...Please mail your product registration card to Snapper at P O Box 777 McDonough Georgia 30253 Or you may register on line at www snap3_er com You can contact us at our web site or if you would like to...

Page 134: ...SERVICE NOTES 44...

Page 135: ...ons 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 AND R...

Page 136: ...Transmission 33 33 Cutting Width Mower 38 38 Cutting Width Mower I Series Designation B Briggs Stratton V Over Head Valve Type Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating the Lawn T...

Page 137: ...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 138: ...tional changes OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 14 Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads Limit loads to those you can safely control and attach loads to hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER att...

Page 139: ...manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 17 32 Engine Adjustments Repair 17 Mower D...

Page 140: ...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 details involving the engin...

Page 141: ...tial 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 details...

Page 142: ...to stop blade 2 2 OPERATOR S SEAT ADJUSTMENT 2 2 1 FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT 1 With the engine OFF raise operator s seat and loosen the two adjusting knobs on the seat support Lower the seat Sit in the...

Page 143: ...d until engine starts then release key to RUN position See Figure 2 6 NOTE DO NOT crank engine for more than five seconds at a time This will help prevent the starter from overheating and or running d...

Page 144: ...gine by turning key to the OFF position See Figure 2 9 I FORWARD SPEEDS FIGURE 2 9 2 4 2 STOPPING WHEEL DRIVE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal to stop wheel drive See Figure 2 10 2 3 3 STARTING MOWE...

Page 145: ...e brake is properly adjusted 2 4 4 SETTING PARK BRAKE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal 2 Move park brake lever up into slot See Figure 2 12 PUSH PEDAL ALL PARK BRAKE LEVER 2 4 5 RELEASING PARK BRAKE...

Page 146: ...engage the hydro transmission and coast down slopes DO NOT use Roll Release Control to disengage the hydro transmission unless machine motion can be controlled and engine is off PUSH ROLL RELEASE IN T...

Page 147: ...se operation until the blade engagement lever is moved 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 absolut...

Page 148: ...uart container placed beneath end of oil drain 3 After all oil has drained push drain body IN and rotate clockwise to close 4 Fill engine with new motor oil as specified in engine owner s manual I The...

Page 149: ...gine owner s manual for cleaning and service instructions Remove and clean engine air pre cleaner Remove and replace engine air cleaner See Figure 3 6 Install pre cleaner and air cleaner per engine ow...

Page 150: ...n CHECK BLADE BRAKE 3 3 4 TRACTOR LUBRICATION 1 Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate each front wheel bearing through the grease fitting on wheel hub Using general purpose grease in a grease gun add grease...

Page 151: ...bricate the park brake lever mechanism pivot points which are located on the left hand underside of tractor See Figure 3 13 Mechanism with a thin coat of 30 wt motor oil PARK BRAKE LEVER LUBRICATE COM...

Page 152: ...ngine spark plug Refer to engine owner s manual for correct replacement plug and gap specifications 3 4 4 HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL The hydrostatic transmission does not require maintenance If any...

Page 153: ...ly adjusted will stop blade rotation in 5 seconds or less when the blade engagement lever is moved to the OFF position 33 DECK BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1 Blade brake adjustment is made by turning the ad...

Page 154: ...agement lever in the ON and OFF positions See Figure 4 3 Continue adjustment until tension is correct IMPORTANT Blade brake function must be verified after performing blade belt adjustment 11 Check bl...

Page 155: ...ing STOP blade STOP engine Set brake Remove key Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug Engine and components can be extremely hot Avoid burns by allowing engine an...

Page 156: ...heir lowest setting and proper level cannot be obtained adjust the front lift rod as follows 1 Move deck lift lever to 5 position 2 Place a 2 x 4 wooden block on edge under front center of deck 3 Plac...

Page 157: ...e rear hanger plates See Figure 4 14 7 Put the lift lever in the 3rd position from low cut 8 Measure the distance from each blade tip to the floor The measurements should be within 1 8 of each other F...

Page 158: ...swivel on the front lift rod Turning the swivel clockwise will raise the front of the deck Turning the swivel counterclockwise will lower the front of the deck NOTE The deck should be set so that the...

Page 159: ...e should not move If further adjustment is required stop engine and repeat Step 4 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT NUT TURN NUT CLOCKWISE TO REDUCE FORWARD CREEP ROTATE TO REDUCE PLAY _ MOUNTING NUT FIGURE 4 20 I W...

Page 160: ...NOTE Should less tension be required move stationary idler towards right side of tractor See Figure 4 21 6 Secure stationary idler with mounting bolt 7 Place spark plug wire onto spark plug Set park b...

Page 161: ...R LIMIT CRACKS OR NOTCHES BEGIN TO APPEAR I BLADE DANGEROUS CONDITION DO NOT USE ON MOWER FIGURE 4 23 4 4 3 STANDARD BLADE SHARPENING Blades should be kept sharp at all times When the blades are dull...

Page 162: ...ers See Figure 4 26 NUT BLADE MOUNTING BOLTS _F SPINDLE ASSEMBLY BLADE _ 2 REQUI_ CONE MOUNTING I_ NUT FIGURE 4 27 4 4 7 TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Mower Deck Removal It is necessary to remove de...

Page 163: ...disconnect spring from tension idler 12 Pull deck from under tractor from R H side 6 Hold front of deck UP and slide the front deck hanger rod to the right and out then lower the front of deck to the...

Page 164: ...page 4 Remove mounting nuts that secure the traction drive belt idler tension pulley and stationary idler pulleys See Figure 4 33 STATIONARY IDLER PULLEYS _ TRANSMISSION PULLEY TENSION L ENGINE IDLER...

Page 165: ...belt idler pulley and spindle pulley cover See Figure 4 37 REMOVE SPINDLE PULLEY COVER FIGURE 4 37 5 Remove old belt 6 Replace with new belt in reverse order 7 Adjust idler pulley belt guide if necess...

Page 166: ...acid is a highly corrosive liquid Wear eye protection Wash affected areas immediately after having eye or skin contact with electrolyte acid Battery acid is corrosive Rinse empty acid containers with...

Page 167: ...rged 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 However do not...

Page 168: ...1916 6 1916 Lawn Roller 6 1915 6 1915 42 Snow Blade 6 1352 6 1352 44 DozerBladeSpringTrip 6 1881 6 1881 Dozer Blade Support Kit 6 1370 6 1370 40 Snow Thrower 6 1880 6 1880 DebrisBlower 6 1883 6 1883...

Page 169: ...SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL B S Engines Note Switchesshown with Pedal locked down _GREEN SCHEMATIC WIRING HARNESS P N 2 6616 LT150H331BV LT150H381BV 2_RUN 6 L 3 START a L 34...

Page 170: ...Move engine speed control to FAST position 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill with fuel to proper level 4 Engine air pre cleaner and or air cleaner 4 Clean free of all debris dirty 5 Spark plug defective or gap...

Page 171: ...oo 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 Adjust front to rear level 7 C...

Page 172: ...erside 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 16 Page 15 16 Engine Manual Page 30...

Page 173: ...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 174: ...ngines and components m in their products in order to 4_ provide long satisfactory service However proper care is essential In prolonging engine life Dirt Is your engine s enemy number 11 J The engine...

Page 175: ...loss 3 result in hard starting 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 8 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pre matur...

Page 176: ...guides 2 sticking valves o o 3 scuffed scored walls 4 overspeedlng 5 loss of power 6 complete failure of engine Dirt can also be Introduced into an engine In dirty fuel from a contaminated container...

Page 177: ...er 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Pdmer on some engines 6 Safety Inter lock Switches 7 Switch Blade Control 8 Spark plug g Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with gas 2 c...

Page 178: ...Please mail your product registration card to Snapper at P O Box 777 McDonough Georgia 30253 Or you may register on line at www snap3_er com You can contact us at our web site or if you would like to...

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Page 180: ...ons 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 AND R...