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SECTION 5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 

 

Figure 5.1 illustrates typical harness routing on some Snapper Lawn Tractors. Use this when locating various electrical 
components. 

 

 

FIGURE 5.1 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

TO BATTERY 
NEGATIVE (-) 
TERMINAL 

TO BATTERY 
POSITIVE (+) 
TERMINAL 

SOLENOID 
(UNDER SEAT) 

SEAT SWITCH 

IGNITION SWITCH 

HEADLIGHT 
SWITCH 

20 AMP 
FUSE 

PARK 
BRAKE 
SWITCH 

TO R.H. 
HEADLIGHT 

TO L.H. 
HEADLIGHT 

HEADLIGHT 
HARNESS 

TO STARTER 

BLADE 
ENGAGEMENT 
LEVER SWITCH 

TO 
ENGINE 
HARNESS 

GROUND TO 
ENGINE 

Summary of Contents for ELT145H33FBV

Page 1: ...r B Briggs Stratton Engine H Hydrostatic Transmission V Over Head Valve Type Engine 33 33 Cutting Width Mower Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating the Lawn Tractor read and follow 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 o...

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: ...echanism 16 Park Brake Lever 16 Deck Lift Mechanism 16 Service Annually 16 17 Engine 16 Fuel Filter 16 17 Spark Plug 17 Hydrostatic Transmission Oil 17 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 18 30 Engine Adjust...

Page 5: ...ual and Engine Owner s Manual before operating this machine Keep these manuals available for future reference CONTROLS All operators should be acquainted with the operator s controls before attempting...

Page 6: ...n understanding certain symbols incorporated in the decals an authorized SNAPPER dealer should be contacted for explanation CAUTION DECAL 16973 CAUTION DECAL 14852 CHUTE WARNING DECAL 29784 CAUTION TA...

Page 7: ...1998 CERTIFICATION DECAL 7 2920 CONSOLE DECAL 2 8561 RABBIT FAST TURTLE SLOW CHOKE ENGINE OFF START ENGINE ENGINE ON LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF HEIGHT OF CUT DECAL 4 6218 SHIFT COVER DECAL 1 6576 LOWEST HE...

Page 8: ...to the OFF position 2 1 5 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...

Page 9: ...ails to work DO NOT OPERATE the tractor until the interlock has been repaired FIGURE 2 5 5 Choke engine for cold starting by moving engine speed control to CHOKE position Little or no choking will be...

Page 10: ...o ON See Figure 2 8 FIGURE 2 8 WARNING DO NOT operate blades in reverse STOP BLADES LOOK and SEE behind and down for children pets and hazards before and while backing 2 4 STOPPING ENGINE BLADE WHEEL...

Page 11: ...s clutch brake pedal 2 Move park brake lever up into slot See Figure 2 12 3 Release pedal FIGURE 2 12 2 4 5 RELEASING PARK BRAKE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal Move park brake lever DOWN to releas...

Page 12: ...2 15 FIGURE 2 15 3 Move tractor to desired location 4 Push roll release control all the way in to engage hydro transmission See Figure 2 15 5 Set park brake NOTE The transmission will not propel the...

Page 13: ...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 WARNING The following proce...

Page 14: ...for service instructions 3 3 2 MOWER COMPONENTS 1 Check deck drive belt for proper tension Refer to Section CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT 2 Check blades for sharpness wear damage and torque Refer to Section M...

Page 15: ...vot 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 6 FIGURE 3 6 4 Steering Sector Gear Lubricate with a li...

Page 16: ...motor oil 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 Section SERVICE EVERY 25 OPERA...

Page 17: ...h 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 plug and gap specif...

Page 18: ...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 adjustment nut on the threaded brake rod The brake is initi...

Page 19: ...after performing blade belt adjustment 11 Check blade brake Refer to Section CHECK BLADE BRAKE Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less when turned off 4 2 3 ADJUSTING MOWER BLADE 33 Decks Only...

Page 20: ...OFF Remove key 3 Place a piece of angle iron under center rear of deck 4 Remove hair pins and washers securing rear of deck to sector plates See Figure 4 7 5 Slide sector off of pins and carefully lo...

Page 21: ...L ADJUSTMENT FRONT TO REAR FRONT LIFT ROD If the sector plates are in their lowest setting and proper level cannot be obtained adjust the front lift rod as follows 1 Move deck lift lever to 5 position...

Page 22: ...xtremely hot Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool 4 3 2 STEERING ADJUSTMENT Should excessive Play be noted in the steering adjust as follows 1 Turn engine OFF Remove k...

Page 23: ...y idler one hole towards right side of tractor for more belt tension NOTE Note the orientation of belt guide and make certain it remains in the same orientation after moving idler NOTE Should less ten...

Page 24: ...to a firm level surface 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Remove mowing deck from tractor 4 Remove mower blade s 5 Sharpen all cutting edges of the Ninja recycling blade at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees...

Page 25: ...s sufficient time to cool 4 4 6 TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Mower Deck Removal 5 Remove hair pins from the front deck hanger rod See Figure 4 24 6 Hold front of deck UP and slide the front deck ha...

Page 26: ...re the traction drive belt idler tension pulley and stationary idler pulleys See Figure 4 28 VIEW FROM UNDERNEATH TRACTOR FIGURE 4 28 5 Remove traction drive belt from engine pulley top groove See Fig...

Page 27: ...ark 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 4 7 DECK BELT REMOVAL REPLACEMENT 33 De...

Page 28: ...yte acid Battery acid is corrosive Rinse empty acid containers with water and mutilate before discarding If acid is spilled on battery bench or clothing etc Flush with clear water and neutralize with...

Page 29: ...to 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 NO...

Page 30: ...1914 Lawn Sweeper 6 1913 Aerator 6 1911 Broadcast Spreader 6 1916 Lawn Roller 6 1915 42 Snow Blade 6 1352 44 Dozer Blade Spring Trip 6 1881 Dozer Blade Support Kit 6 1370 40 Snow Thrower 6 1880 Debris...

Page 31: ...ting various electrical components FIGURE 5 1 TO BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL TO BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL SOLENOID UNDER SEAT SEAT SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH HEADLIGHT SWITCH 20 AMP FUSE PARK BRAKE SWITCH T...

Page 32: ...32 SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SCHEMATICS BRIGGS STRATTON WITHOUT LIGHTS FIGURE 5 2 BRIGGS STRATTON WITH LIGHTS FIGURE 5 3...

Page 33: ...position 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...

Page 34: ...rd 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 Adjust front to rear...

Page 35: ...ctrolyte Page 28 29 X X Battery Charge Battery Page 28 29 X Tires Check Pressures Page 8 X X Drive Belts Check For Wear And Tension Pages 24 27 X X Mower Blades Check For Wear And Damage Pages 23 24 X...

Page 36: ...ginal 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...

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Page 40: ...erstand and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual the engine manual and on the machine engine and attachments If you have any questions about your Snapper product contact your local auth...

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