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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
EUROPEAN
LAWN TRACTOR
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE
SERIES H
MODELS
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE
ELT145H33HBV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E LT 145 H 33 H B V
EUROPEAN MODEL
MODEL DESIGNATION
ENGINE HP ENGINE TYPE
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE ENGINE MODEL
CUTTING WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION
E – European Model
LT – Lawn Tractor Model Designation H – Series Designation
145 - 14.5 HP Engine Horse Power B – Briggs & Stratton Engine
H – Hydrostatic
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. 14. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and loads to those you can safely control and attach STOP machine if anyone enters the area. loads to hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade attachment instructions. controls and other safety devi
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............2-3 SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR........................... 19-30 Engine Adjustments & Repair ..........................19 TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................ 4 Mower Deck & Component Adjustments........19 Blade Brake Adjustment ...................................19 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ......................5-7 Components ........................................................5 33” De
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION CONTROL PANEL CHOKE PARK BRAKE LEVER FAST SLOW CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL DOWN ENGINE SPEED KEY CONTROL CUTTING HEIGHT OPERATOR’S ADJUSTMENT SEAT SEAT STEERING ADJUSTMENT WHEEL KNOB DASHBOARD SPEED CONTROLS CONTROL LEVER FUEL TANK (UNDER HOOD) BATTERY (UNDER SEAT) HOOD BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER HEADLIGHTS DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR MOWING DECK (33” SHOWN) E
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION – DECALS / SYMBOLS All operators should locate, read and understand all decals on the machine before attempting any operation of the machine. If any operator has difficulty in understanding certain symbols incorporated in the decals, an authorized SNAPPER dealer should be contacted for explanation. ROLL RELEASE DECAL 7-2749 OUT TO ROLL, IN TO DRIVE CHUTE WARNING DECAL 29784
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION – DECALS / SYMBOLS FORWARD NEUTRAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. CONTROL IDENTIFICATION - 72754 REVERSE LOWEST HEIGHT OF CUT DIRECTION AND SPEED CONTROL 73424 HEIGHT OF CUT DECAL 4-6218 HIGHEST HEIGHT OF CUT LIGHTS “ON” CHOKE ENGINE RABBIT “OFF” ”FAST” LIGHTS “OFF” ENG
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST Make the following checks and perform service as FUEL TANK required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check tires and add air as needed to bring pressure to 12 P.S.I. in front tires and 12 P.S.I. in rear tires. 2.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. If guards are missing or damaged, replace BEFORE using mower. 2.1.3. Check engine oil and add oil as nee
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION 5. Choke engine for cold starting by moving engine speed control to "CHOKE" position. Little or no 2.3.1. STARTING ENGINE choking will be needed when restarting a warm 1. Take a comfortable position in seat of machine, engine. Insert key in switch. Turn key to "START" look around to make sure that the area you are going to position to crank engine and hold until engine starts, mow is clear of people, children and pets. Take n
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION (continued) 2.4 STOPPING ENGINE, BLADE, WHEEL DRIVE 2.3.2. STARTING WHEEL DRIVE 2.4.1 STOPPING ENGINE 1. Shift speed control lever to neutral. 1. Stop engine by turning key to the "OFF" position. See Figure 2.9. 2. Start engine. Refer to Section “STARTING ENGINE”. 3. Release clutch/brake pedal. 4. Slowly shift speed control lever forward for forward motion or to the rear for reverse motion. See RUN OFF START Figure 2.7.
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 STOPPING 2.4.5. RELEASING PARK BRAKE 2.4.3. STOPPING MOWER BLADE 1. Fully depress clutch/brake pedal. Move park brake lever “DOWN” to release park brake. Release 1. Stop mower blade by moving blade engagement lever to the "OFF" position. See Figure 2.11. clutch/brake pedal. See Figure 2.13. PARK BRAKE LEVER WILL RELEASE CLUTCH/BRAKE BLADE AUTOMATICALLY PEDAL ENGAGEMENT LEVER OFF FULLY DEPRESS CLUTCH/BRAKE FIGURE 2.11 PEDAL
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6. ROLLING TRACTOR WITH ENGINE OFF Rolling Hydro Models 1. With engine "OFF", move to rear of tractor. 2. Pull the roll release control all the way out to disengage the hydro transmission. See Figure 2.15. WARNING DO NOT disengage the hydro transmission and coast PULL ROLL RELEASE CONTROL ALL THE WAY down slopes. DO NOT use Roll Release Control to OUT TO DISENGAGE disengage the hydro transmission unless machine HYDRO TRANS
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.7. REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM 2.7.1. Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override 1. Stop machine. Stop blades. Data indicates that tragic back-over accidents occur 2. Depress and hold Override Lever. each year. These accidents usually involve unsupervised 3. Raise blade engagement lever to "ON". children. Many times these children have been given 4. Release override lever. rides on the machine and have been trained to view this potentially dangerous piec
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 4. Check blade for straightness. Refer to Section To retain the quality of the Tractor, use genuine “ADJUSTING MOWER BLADE”. SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local 5. Check torque of blade mounting bolts. SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For Torque 33" deck to: - 30 to 40 ft lbs. See Figure 3.2. the correct part or information for a particular Tractor, always mention the model and serial number. SNAPPER recommends ret
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.3. CHECK 33" DECK DRIVE BELT 3. Remove and replace engine air cleaner. See Figure 3.4. Refer to engine owner's manual for 1. With engine "OFF", move blade engagement lever to "ON". service instructions. 2. Measure blade cable extension spring. Spring 3.3.2. MOWER COMPONENTS should extend 1" +/-1/8" for proper belt tension. See Figure 3.3. 1. Check deck drive belt for proper tension. Refer to Section, “CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT”. 2. Check blades for sharpnes
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.4. TRACTOR LUBRICATION 4. Steering Sector Gear 1. Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate with a light coat of general purpose grease. See Figure 3.7. Lubricate each front wheel bearing through the grease fitting on wheel hub. Using general purpose grease in a grease gun, add grease until grease FUEL TANK purges from bearing. See Figure 3.5. STEERING SECTOR AXLE SPINDLE LUBRICATION FITTING SECTOR GEAR FRONT WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATION FITTING FIGURE 3.5
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.4. TRACTOR LUBRICATION (Continued From Previous Page) 7. Steering Tie Rod Lubricate both ends of steering tie rod with a small amount of 30 wt. motor oil from an oil can. See PARK BRAKE LEVER Figure 3.9. LUBRICATE COMPONENTS ON LUBRICATE UNDERSIDE OF TRACTOR BOTH ENDS OF TIE ROD FIGURE 3.11 10. Deck Lift Mechanism Lubricate all wear and pivot points of the deck lift 3.4 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) Perform all maintenance as described in Se
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.4 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) 3.4.2. FUEL FILTER (Continued From Previous Page) 3. Install new fuel filter part number 1-4359. See Figure 3.13. NEW FUEL FILTER PART NUMBER 1-4359 FIGURE 3.13 4. Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline. Refer to engine owner's manual for fuel specifications. 3.4.3. SPARK PLUG Remove and replace engine spark plug. Refer to engine owner's manual for correct replacement p
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or DO NOT operate machine until blade brake has been service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. repaired and functioning properly. If blade stop time STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark can not be achieved with the adjustment procedure plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from described above, take machine immediately to an spark plug. Engine and components can be
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR 4.2.2. BLADE BELT ADJUSTMENT – 33” Deck (Continued from previous page) IMPORTANT: If deck front to rear level is not correct, this could cause blade belt problems. 6. Move blade engagement lever to "ON". 7. Measure blade cable extension spring. Spring should extend 1" +/-1/8" for proper belt tension. See Figure 4.3 LEAST TENSION BLADE CABLE EXTENSION MOST TENSION SPRING EXTENSION ROD X X + 1” +/- 1/8” MOUNTING NUT & BOLT FIGURE 4.4
