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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
LAWN TRACTOR
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE
ELECTRIC CLUTCH
SERIES F
MODELS
LT160H42FBV
LT160H42FBV2
LT180H48FBV2
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
LT 160 H 42 F B V 2
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
ENGINE HP ENGINE TYPE
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE ENGINE MODEL
CUTTING WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION
LT – Model Designation F – Series Designation
160 – 16.0 HP (Engine Horse Power) B – Briggs & Stratton Engine
180 – 18.0 HP (Engine Horse Powe
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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 devic
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........2 - 3 SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR........................... 15-32 TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................ 4 Engine Adjustments & Repair .............................15 Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ...........15 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ......................... 5 Blade Brake Adjustment ......................................15 Components ....................................................
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION LIGHT CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH CHOKE PARK BRAKE BLADE SWITCH LEVER FAST SLOW DOWN OPERATOR’S IGNITION SEAT ENGINE SPEED STEERING KEY CONTROL SPEED WHEEL CONTROL LEVER DASHBOARD CONTROLS FUEL TANK BATTERY (UNDER HOOD) (UNDER SEAT) HOOD SEAT ADJUSTMENT KNOB HEADLIGHTS CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER DISCHARGE ENGINE DEFLECTOR MOWING DECK
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST Make the following checks and perform service as required before each start-up. FUEL TANK 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 2.3.1. STARTING ENGINE speed control to "CHOKE" position. NOTE: Some models are equipped with a separate choke control, 1. Take a comfortable position in seat of machine, look around to make sure that the area you are going to located on the dash of the tractor. Pull the control “OUT” to choke position to start a cold engine. Little mow is clear of people, children and pets. T
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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 BLADES 1. Fully depress clutch/brake pedal. Move park brake lever “DOWN” to release park brake. Release 1. Stop mower blade by pushing blades switch IN to disengage blades. See Figure 2.11. clutch/brake pedal. See Figure 2.13. ON PUSH BLADE SWITCH IN TO PARK THE “OFF” POSITION CLUTCH/BRAKE BRAKE PEDAL LEVER OFF PULL BLADE SWITCH OUT TO THE “ON” POSITION FULLY DEPRESS CLUTCH
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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. PULL ROLL RELEASE CONTROL ALL THE WAY OUT TO DISENGAGE HYDRO TRANSMISSION ROLL RELEASE CONTROL PUSH ROLL RELEASE ROLL RELEASE CONTROL ALL THE WAY CONTR
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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. Torque to: SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For 42" deck - 30 to 40 ft lbs. See Figure 3.2. the correct part or information for a particular Tractor, 48" deck - 70 to 80 ft lbs. always mention the model and serial numbe
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.4. CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT 3.3.2. MOWER COMPONENTS 1. The idler and spring provide proper belt tension and 1. Check deck drive belt for proper tension. Refer require no adjustment. If belt is frayed, slit, severed or to Section, “CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT”. belt strands exposed, replace belt before operating 2. Check blades for sharpness, wear, damage and mower. torque. Refer to Section on “MOWER BLADE SERVICE”. 3.3 SEVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 3. Check mowe
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.4. TRACTOR LUBRICATION DRAG LINK (Continued From Previous Page) LUBRICATION 3. Clutch/Brake Pivot POINT The clutch/brake pivot is located on the L.H. underside of the tractor and is lubricated with one shot of general purpose grease. See Figure 3.7. CLUTCH/BRAKE PIVOT LUBRICATION FITTING FIGURE 3.9 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 Figure 3.10. LUBRICATE B
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.4 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) Perform all maintenance as described in Section “SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS”. Also see Service Schedule. 3.4.1. ENGINE 1. Service engine according to engine owner's manual. 3.4.2. FUEL FILTER 1. Service fuel filter as instructed below, on COLD ENGINE ONLY! NOTE: It may be necessary to drain the fuel tank before removing fuel filter to prevent spillage of gasoline. 2. Locate fuel filter
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR d. Disconnect rear sector plates and allow center, WARNING rear of deck to rest on angle iron. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or e. Measure the distance from blade tips to floor. If service with the engine or blades running. STOP the measurement is within 1/8” from side-to-side, the blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. deck levelness is satisfactory. If the difference from Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure side-to-s
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Section 4 – ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING CLEVIS PIN HAIR PIN DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure WASHER wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool. JAM NUT FRONT LIFT CABLE 4.2.4. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) FRONT-To-REAR
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR 4.2.5. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) TOP VIEW OF DECK SIDE-To-SIDE (48” Decks) Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the tire pressure. Check tires and 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, adjust side-to-side deck levelness as follows: 1. Place machine on a smooth level surface. 2. Rotate outside blades so tips are pointed
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING 4.2.6. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or (FRONT To REAR) service with the engine or blades running. STOP Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the tire pressure. Add or release air as needed to bring blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear tires. If Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure tires are properly inflated and mowing
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING FUEL TANK DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. 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 and components sufficient time to cool. ROTATE TO 4.3 TRACTOR DRIVE COMPONENTS LESSEN “PLAY” ECCENTRIC 4.3.1. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT MOUNTING NUT
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR 6. Secure stationary idler with mounting bolt. WARNING 7. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Set park DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or brake. Start engine. service with the engine or blades running. STOP 8. Visually inspect traction drive belt for movement. blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. When properly adjusted, the traction drive belt should not Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure have any movement or rotat
