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Summary of Contents for ELT145H33GBV

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: ...de Engagement Mechanism 17 Park Brake Lever 17 Deck Lift Mechanism 17 Service Annually 17 18 Engine 17 Fuel Filter 17 18 Spark Plug 18 Hydrostatic Transmission Oil 18 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 19 3...

Page 5: ...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 start...

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: ...AL B71 1 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 LOWEST HEIGHT OF CUT HIGHE...

Page 8: ...e 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 With engine OFF move the tractor outside and add fuel to the fuel tank...

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: ...rake 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 release park bra...

Page 12: ...engage hydro transmission See Figure 2 15 5 Set park brake NOTE The transmission will not propel the tractor if it is left in the ROLL position WARNING DO NOT disengage the hydro transmission and coa...

Page 13: ...is an override lever provided This lever can be pushed and held before starting the blades and will allow reverse operation until the blade engagement lever is moved to the OFF position at which time...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...nd rotate the eccentric clockwise until steering Play is reduced Refer back to Figure 4 14 4 Tighten eccentric mounting nut 4 3 3 SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT The shift linkage is set at the factory and should...

Page 24: ...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 tension be required move stationary idler towards...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...ngine and components sufficient time to cool Mower Deck Removal 5 Remove hair pins from the front deck hanger rod See Figure 4 23 6 Hold front of deck UP and slide the front deck hanger rod to the rig...

Page 27: ...ve belt idler tension pulley and stationary idler pulleys See Figure 4 27 VIEW FROM UNDERNEATH TRACTOR FIGURE 4 27 5 Remove traction drive belt from engine pulley top groove See Figure 4 28 FIGURE 4 2...

Page 28: ...ove 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 4 7 DECK BEL...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...eper 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 Blower 6 188...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...33 SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SCHEMATICS BRIGGS STRATTON WITHOUT LIGHTS FIGURE 5 2 BRIGGS STRATTON WITH LIGHTS FIGURE 5 3...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...Battery Charge Battery Page 29 30 X Tires Check Pressures Page 8 X X Drive Belts Check For Wear And Tension Pages 15 X X Mower Blades Check For Wear And Damage Pages 24 25 X Mower Deck Clean Debris Ac...

Page 37: ...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 41: ...If you have any questions 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 COPYRIGHT 2000...

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