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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
LAWN TRACTOR
HYDROSTA TIC DRIVE
ELECTRIC CLUTCH
SERIES I
MODELS
L T180H421BV2
WL T180H4 21BV2
L T200H481BV2
WL T200H481BV2
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
I LT 11801 H I 42 I I I B I v l 2 I
ENGINE OPTION
ENGINE TYPE
ENGJENEyH;TEM TYPE
OO'LO' 'ONAT'O I I I I I
ENGINE MODEL
CUTTING WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION
LT/WLT - Model Designation I - Series Designation
180 - 18.0 HP (Engine Horse Power) B - Briggs & Stratton Engine
200 - 20.0 HP (Engine Horse Power) V - O
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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 and bo
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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 loads Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and to those you can safely control and attach loads to STOP machine if anyone enters the area. hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER attachment 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade instructions. controls and other safety devices frequently
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................. 2 - 3 SECTION 4 -ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR .............. 16-33 Engine Adjustments & Repair ............................. 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................. 4 Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ........... 16 Blade Brake Adjustment ...................................... 16 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ................................... 6 Blade Belt Adjustment .......................................
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION - LIGHT CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH CHOKE FAST SLOW DOWN BATTERY SEAT (UNDER SEAT) IGNITION STEERING CONTROL KEY SEAT ADJUSTMENT KNOB DASHBOARD CONTROLS (UNDER SEAT) FUELTANK (UNDER HOOD) SPEED CONTROL LEVER OVERRIDE LEVER CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER DISCHARGE ENGINE DEFLECTOR MOWING DECK (42"SHOWN) FIGURE 1.1 COMPONENTS Study the Important Safety Instructions, this Operator's The nomenclature drawings above, illustrate the Manual and Engine Owner's Manual before op
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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. TIGHTEN CAP 2.1.3. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to AFTER bring lev
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2,3 STARTING & OPERATION 8. 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, located on the dash of the tractor. Pull the control look around to make sure that the area you are going to mow is clear of people, children and pets. Take note of "OUT" to choke position to start a cold engine. Littl
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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 Figure 2.7. SPEED CONTROL LEVER KEY FIGUR
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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 PULL BLADE SWITCH OUTTO THE"ON" POSITION FIGURE 2.11 FIGURE 2.13 WARNING 2,5. CUTTING HEIGHT
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2,6. ROLLING TRACTOR WITH ENGINE OFF 2,6.1. 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 WARNING CONTROL ALL THE WAY OUT TO DISENGAGE DO NOT disengage the hydro transmission and coast HYDRO TRANSMISSION down slopes. DO NOT use Roll Release Control to disengage hydro transmission unless machine motion can be controlled a
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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. Pull blade switch "OUT" to engage blade. 4. Release Override Lever children. Many times these children have been given rides on the machine and have been trained to view this potentially dangerous piece of machiner
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 4. Check blade for straightness. Refer to Section "ADJUSTING MOWER BLADE". To retain the quality of the Tractor, use genuine 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 Ibs. See Figure 3.2. 48" deck - 70 to 80 ft Ibs. the correct part or information for a particular Tractor, always mention the model and senal number. SNAPPER
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. 3.2.4. CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT 1. The idler and spring provide proper belt tension and require no adjustment. If belt is frayed, slit, severed or belt st
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.2. MOWER COMPONENTS 3,3.4. TRACTOR LUBRICATION 3. Clutch/Brake Pivot 1. Check deck drive belt for proper tension. Refer to Section, "CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT". The clutch/brake pivot is located on the L.H. underside of the tractor and is lubricated with one 2. Check blades for sharpness, wear, damage and shot of general purpose grease. See Figure 3.6. torque. Refer to Section on "MOWER BLADE SERVICE". 3. Check mower deck for proper levelness. Refer CLUTCH/BRAKE to Sectio
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.4. TRACTOR LUBRICATION 9. Deck Lift Mechanism Lubricate all wear and pivot points of the deck lift. 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 3.4 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) Perform all maintenance as described in Section Figure 3.8. "SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS". Also DRAG LINK see Service Schedule. LUBRICATION 3.4.1. ENGINE 1. Service engine according to engine owner's manual
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING 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. 4.1 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Refer to the engine owner's manual for those adjustments and/or repairs that can be made by the o
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR SECTOR PLATES WARNING 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. 4.2.3. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) LOWEST DECK HIGHEST DECK 1. SIDE-To-SIDE (42" Decks) SETTING ..... _ SETTI
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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 to the sides of
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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 is still uneve
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING e-_FUELTANK 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 REDUCE"PLAY" 4,3,1. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT MOUNTING NUT When adjusted properly, the
