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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 

 

6.  Steering Drag Link 
Lubricate both ends of steering drag link with a small 
amount of SAE30 oil. See Figure 3.10. 

 

FIGURE 3.10 

 

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 SAE30 oil. See Figure 3.11. 

 

 

FIGURE 3.11 

 

8.  Blade Engagement Mechanism 
Using SAE30 oil, lubricate the blade engagement 
mechanism pivot points, which are located on the 
R.H. underside of tractor. See Figure 3.12. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

FIGURE 3.12 

 

9.  Park Brake Lever 
Using general purpose grease, lubricate the park 
brake lever mechanism pivot points, which are 
located on the left hand underside of tractor. See 
Figure 3.13. Mechanism with a thin coat of 30 wt. 
motor oil. 
 

 

FIGURE 3.13 

 

10. 

Deck Lift Mechanism 

Lubricate all wear and pivot points of the deck lift 

 
3.4  SERVICE - ANNUALLY 

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. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

LUBRICATE 
BOTH ENDS 
OF TIE ROD 

LUBRICATE 
COMPONENTS ON 
UNDERSIDE OF 
TRACTOR 

BLADE 
ENGAGEMENT 
LEVER 

LUBRICATE COMPONENTS 
ON UNDERSIDE OF TRACTOR 

PARK BRAKE 
LEVER 

DRAG LINK 
LUBRICATION 
POINT 

Summary of Contents for WLT170H38IBV

Page 1: ...Horse Power I Series Designation 170 17 0 HP Engine Horse Power B Briggs Stratton H Hydrostatic Transmission V Over Head Valve Type Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating the...

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: ...ectional changes OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 14 Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads Limit loads to those you can safely control and attach loads to hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER a...

Page 4: ...manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 17 32 Engine Adjustments Repair 17 Mower...

Page 5: ...wner 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 up or ope...

Page 6: ...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 With engine OFF move the tractor outside and add fuel to the fuel...

Page 7: ...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 needed...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal 2 Move park brake lever up into slot See Figure 2 12 FIGURE 2 12 2 4 5 RELEASING PARK BRAKE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal Move park brake lever DOWN to release...

Page 10: ...to 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...

Page 11: ...verse operation until the blade engagement lever is moved to the OFF position at which time the system will return to its Reverse Lockout mode This feature should never be selected unless you are abso...

Page 12: ...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 procedure requires the engine and blades t...

Page 13: ...on 2 Change air filter Pull up and rotate the air cleaner latch to remove cleaner cover See Figure 3 5 IMPORTANT When cover is removed you are viewing the carburetor side of the air filter which will...

Page 14: ...LADE BRAKE 3 3 4 TRACTOR LUBRICATION 1 Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate each front wheel bearing through the grease fitting on wheel hub Using general purpose grease in a grease gun add grease until gre...

Page 15: ...3 12 9 Park Brake Lever Using general purpose grease lubricate the park brake lever mechanism pivot points which are located on the left hand underside of tractor See Figure 3 13 Mechanism with a thi...

Page 16: ...FILTER Continued From Previous Page 3 Install new fuel filter part number 1 4359 See Figure 3 15 FIGURE 3 15 4 Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline Refer to engine owner s manual for fuel specifications...

Page 17: ...y adjusted will stop blade rotation in 5 seconds or less 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 adj...

Page 18: ...o adjust tension remove extension rod mounting bolt and nut See Figure 4 4 9 Move extension rod to next hole towards rear of deck and secure with mounting bolt and nut 10 Measure extension spring with...

Page 19: ...EL ADJUSTMENT SIDE TO SIDE NOTE Adjust tire pressure 12 P S I front and rear before adjusting deck 1 Move tractor to a firm level surface 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Place a piece of angle iron und...

Page 20: ...DECK LEVEL 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...

Page 21: ...istance from each blade tip to the floor The measurements should be within 1 8 of each other Factory setting FIGURE 4 14 9 If the difference is less than 1 8 go to next section Front to rear level If...

Page 22: ...rning the swivel clockwise will raise the front of the deck Turning the swivel counterclockwise will lower the front of the deck NOTE The deck should be set so that the rear of the deck is 1 4 lower t...

Page 23: ...control lever can be placed at rear edge of the neutral detent and the tractor remains absolutely stationary If motion is detected neutral adjustment will be required DO NOT operate a machine that cr...

Page 24: ...hould less tension be required move stationary idler towards right side of tractor See Figure 4 21 6 Secure stationary idler with mounting bolt 7 Place spark plug wire onto spark plug Set park brake S...

Page 25: ...e ragged and lawn will usually turn brown Sharpen standard blades as follows 1 Move tractor to a firm level surface 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Remove mowing deck from tractor 4 Remove mower blade...

Page 26: ...IGURE 4 26 6 Install new blade onto blade mounting bar 7 Torque 30 to 40 ft lbs 4 4 6 38 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 1 Move tractor to a firm level surface 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Remove mowing dec...

Page 27: ...washer from rear deck hanger bracket on both sides of tractor 8 Make note of hole used in sector plates 9 Slide sector plates off of rear deck hanger brackets 10 Slide deck forward Remove deck drive...

Page 28: ...de 7 Pull belt until it can be removed from transmission pulley Traction drive belt replacement 1 Place new traction drive belt over transmission pulley and span to engine pulley 2 Place belt into top...

Page 29: ...ee Figure 4 37 FIGURE 4 37 5 Remove old belt 6 Replace with new belt in reverse order 7 Adjust idler pulley belt guide if necessary to obtain 1 16 clearance between belt and belt guide See Figure 4 38...

Page 30: ...cted areas immediately after having eye or skin contact with electrolyte acid Battery acid is corrosive Rinse empty acid containers with water and mutilate before discarding If acid is spilled on batt...

Page 31: ...harged 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 However do n...

Page 32: ...6 1916 6 1916 Lawn Roller 6 1915 6 1915 42 Snow Blade 6 1352 6 1352 44 Dozer Blade Spring Trip 6 1881 6 1881 Dozer Blade Support Kit 6 1370 6 1370 40 Snow Thrower 6 1880 6 1880 Debris Blower 6 1883 6...

Page 33: ...34 SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SCHEMATIC WIRING HARNESS P N 2 6616 LT150H33IBV LT150H38IBV SCHEMATIC WIRING HARNESS P N 7 3998 LT150H38HKV...

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: ...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 level 7...

Page 36: ...X Drive Belts Check For Wear And Tension Pages 26 28 X X Mower Blades Check Wear Damage And Blade Brake Pages 13 25 26 X Mower Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 6 X X X Mower Deck Clean Outside and...

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 42: ...mber ________________________________________________ It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure warranty coverage Please mail your product registration card to Snappe...

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Page 44: ...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 2002 SNA...

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