Snapper WLT170H38IBV, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......... 2 - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................ 4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ......................... 5
Components ........................................................5
Controls ................................................................5
SECTION 2 -
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 6-11
Pre-start Checklist ..............................................6
Operator’s Seat Adjustment ..............................6
Starting & Stopping Engine ................................7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive .......................8
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades................ 8-9
Parking Brake.......................................................9
Cutting Height Adjustment .................................9
Rolling Tractor With Engine Off .......................10
Reverse Lockout Mechanism ...........................11
SECTION 3 -
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ................. 12-16
Service - After First 5 Hours
........................12
Change Engine Oil..........................................12
Check Blade Brake .........................................12
Check Mower Blade.................................. 12-13
Check Deck Drive Belt ...................................13
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours
.........13
Mower Components .......................................13
Check Blade Brake .........................................13
Lubrication (Tractor)
................................ 14-15
Front Wheel Bearings ....................................14
Axle Spindles ..................................................14
Clutch/Brake Pivot..........................................14
Steering Sector Gear ......................................14
Steering Shaft .................................................14
Steering Drag Link..........................................14
Steering Tie Rod .............................................15
Blade Engagement Mechanism.....................15
Park Brake Lever ............................................15
Deck Lift Mechanism......................................15
Service - Annually
..................................... 15-16
Engine .............................................................15
Fuel Filter................................................... 15-16
Spark Plug .......................................................16
Hydrostatic Transmission Oil........................16
IMPORTANT
The figures and illustrations in this 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 Deck & Component Adjustments ........ 17
Blade Brake Adjustment ................................... 17
33” Deck Blade Brake Adjustment ............... 17
38” Deck Blade Brake Adjustment ............... 17
Blade Belt Adjustment (33” Deck) ................... 18
Blade Belt Adjustment (38” deck).................... 18
Adjusting Mower Blade (33” Deck) .............18-19
33” Side To Side ...........................................18-19
(Deck Level Adjustment)
33” Front To Rear Sector Plates ...................... 20
(Deck Level Adjustment)
33” Front To Rear Front Lift Rod ..................... 20
(Deck Level Adjustment)
38” Side To Side ................................................ 21
(Deck Level Adjustment)
38” Front To Rear .............................................. 22
(Deck Level Adjustment)
Brake Adjustment - HYDRO DRIVE.................. 22
Steering Adjustment ......................................... 23
Shifter Adjustment ............................................ 23
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment........................ 24
Mower Blade Service ...................................25-26
Blade Wear Limits .......................................... 25
Mower Blade Sharpening .............................. 25
Mower Blade Replacement.......................25-26
Traction Drive Belt Removal/Replace.........26-28
Blade Belt Removal & Replacement ................ 29
33” Deck Drive Belt ........................................ 29
38” Deck Drive Belt ........................................ 29
Battery Service .............................................30-31
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
.................................. 32
SECTION 5 -
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ...................................... 33
Schematic - Briggs & Stratton.......................... 33
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...................... 34-35
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............................. 36
MAINTENANCE PARTS ..................................... 36
WARRANTY .................................................... 37
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE............................ 38-41
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM ................... 42