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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 strands exposed, replace belt before 
operating mower.

 

 

SERVICE – EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 

3.3.1. CHECK 

ENGINE 

1.  Engine Cooling System 

The engine cooling system consists of an engine 
shroud and engine fins. These should be kept 
clean and free of debris as needed or cleaned

.

 

2. Engine Oil 

Change engine oil. See Section on CHANGE 
ENGINE OIL.  Refer to engine owner’s manual for oil 
specifications. 

3. Oil Filter 

Change engine oil filter. Refer to engine owner’s 
manual for filter specifications. 

4. Fuel Filter 

Refer to engine owner’s manual for service 
instructions. 

5.  Air Filter – Twin Cylinder Engine

 

Refer to engine owner’s manual for service 
instructions. 

a. 

Change air filter. Remove bolts that secure air 

cleaner cover to the engine. See Figure 3.3. 
 

IMPORTANT:

 When cover is removed, you are 

viewing the carburetor side of the air filter, which will 
appear clean. Remove filter and pre-cleaner for 
inspection. 
 

b. 

Refer to engine owner's manual for cleaning 

and service instructions. Remove and clean 
engine air pre-cleaner. Remove and replace 
engine air cleaner. See Figure 3.4. Install pre-
cleaner and air cleaner per engine owner’s 
manual. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

FIGURE 3.3 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

FIGURE 3.4

 

 

c. 

Reinstall air cleaner cover. Insert tabs 

located on the engine cover into corresponding 
slots in air cleaner cover. 

IMPORTANT: 

The 

yellow tabs must be completely inserted into air 
cleaner cover or the compartment will not be 
completely sealed to prevent debris from 
entering into the carburetor. 

d.

 Reinstall bolts that secure air cleaner cover 

to the engine. Tighten securely. 

AIR CLEANER 
COVER 

AIR CLEANER  
RETAINING BOLTS 

 

NOTE: YELLOW TABS MUST BE  
COMPLETELY INSERTED INTO SLOTS 

AIR CLEANER 

AIR PRE-
CLEANER 

Summary of Contents for WLT180H42IBV2

Page 1: ...d Valve Type Engine 2 Twin Cylinder Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating the Lawn Tractor read and follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on pages 2 thru 4 all other instru...

Page 2: ...achine 1 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...

Page 3: ...of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete DO NOT use a nozzle lock open device 10 If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately 11 Never overfill a fue...

Page 4: ...bolts nuts and screws properly tight Check that all cotter pins are in proper position 6 Always provide adequate ventilation when running engine Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide an odorless and...

Page 5: ...17 Engine 17 Fuel Filter 17 Spark Plug 17 Hydrostatic Transmission Oil 17 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 18 33 Engine Adjustments Repair 18 Mower Deck Component Adjustments 18 Blade Brake Adjustment 18...

Page 6: ...ngine 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 up...

Page 7: ...r 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 With engine OFF move the tractor outsid...

Page 8: ...RE 2 5 5 Choke engine for cold starting by moving engine speed control to CHOKE position NOTE Some models are equipped with a separate choke control located on the dash of the tractor Pull the control...

Page 9: ...e Figure 2 8 FIGURE 2 8 WARNING DO NOT operate blades with machine in reverse STOP BLADES LOOK and SEE behind and down for children pets and hazards before and while backing 2 4 STOPPING ENGINE BLADE...

Page 10: ...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 brake Release clutch brake pedal See Fig...

Page 11: ...trol all the way in to engage hydro transmission See Figure 2 15 NOTE The transmission will not propel the tractor if it is left in the ROLL position WARNING DO NOT disengage the hydro transmission an...

Page 12: ...verse Lockout mode This feature should never be selected unless you are absolutely sure that no children or others are present in the mowing area and that all children are away and supervised by a res...

Page 13: ...ced 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 p...

Page 14: ...s 4 Fuel Filter Refer to engine owner s manual for service instructions 5 Air Filter Twin Cylinder Engine Refer to engine owner s manual for service instructions a Change air filter Remove bolts that...

Page 15: ...rlock system checks periodically during the operating season Contact your authorized Snapper dealer if you have questions WARNING DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock or safety device is not...

Page 16: ...3 4 CHECK BLADE BRAKE 1 Refer to Section CHECK BLADE BRAKE 3 3 5 TRACTOR LUBRICATION 1 Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate each front wheel bearing through the grease fitting on wheel hub Using general pu...

Page 17: ...e Service Schedule 3 4 1 ENGINE 1 Service engine according to engine owner s manual 3 4 2 FUEL FILTER 1 Service fuel filter as instructed below on COLD ENGINE ONLY NOTE It may be necessary to drain th...

Page 18: ...ssive clearance can adversely affect the function of the clutch and produce blade stop times over 5 seconds To adjust turn the three adjusting nuts clockwise to reduce clearance The clearance at each...

Page 19: ...s are in their lowest setting and proper level cannot be obtained adjust the front lift rod as follows 4 Move deck lift lever to 5 position 5 Place a 2 x 4 wooden block on edge under front center of d...

Page 20: ...is within 1 8 from side to side the deck levelness is satisfactory If the difference from side to side is greater than 1 8 continue to next step for adjustment 3 Place a 2 x 4 piece of wood under the...

Page 21: ...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 check side to side deck levelness first then proce...

Page 22: ...FIGURE 4 9 4 3 2 STEERING ADJUSTMENT Should excessive Play be noted in the steering adjust as follows 1 Turn engine OFF Remove key 2 From left side of tractor locate the steering sector below fuel ta...

Page 23: ...ine OFF Remove key 3 Remove mowing deck 4 Remove the traction drive belt stationary idler mounting bolt See Figure 4 12 5 Move the stationary idler one hole towards right side of tractor for more belt...

Page 24: ...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 s 5 If a blade is in good condition...

Page 25: ...RACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 42 Mower Deck Removal It is necessary to remove deck in order to replace belts Remove deck as follows 1 Place tractor on a firm level surface such as a driveway or garag...

Page 26: ...belt to clear belt guides See Figure 4 23 14 Remove traction drive belt from engine pulley top groove Remove belt from transmission pulley 15 Remove traction drive belt Traction drive belt replacement...

Page 27: ...move key 3 Lower the deck to lowest setting 4 Disconnect the front lift rod assembly from the front hanger bracket See Figure 4 25 5 Remove hair pins from the front deck hanger rod and slide out the r...

Page 28: ...belt to clear belt guides See Figure 4 30 15 Remove traction drive belt from engine pulley top groove Remove belt from transmission pulley 16 Remove traction drive belt Traction drive belt replacemen...

Page 29: ...F Remove key 3 Remove mower deck Refer to Section DECK REMOVAL 4 Remove deck idler tension spring Loosen bolts that secure the end of the spindle pulley covers and rotate cover around out of the way S...

Page 30: ...T REMOVAL REPLACEMENT 48 Deck Drive Belt 1 Place tractor on a firm level surface 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Remove mower deck See Section on DECK REMOVAL 4 Remove deck idler tension spring Remove...

Page 31: ...attery cable terminal with electrical tape or sparking from battery cables can result 4 5 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION 1 Slide battery into battery housing 2 Connect positive cable first 3 Connect negative...

Page 32: ...well ventilated area on a level non concrete surface 3 Check date on battery label If battery is placed into service after the date shown charge battery Refer to section BATTERY CHARGING 4 After char...

Page 33: ...r Blade Support Kit 6 1370 6 1370 40 Snow Thrower 6 1880 N A Debris Blower 6 1883 N A RAD Quick Hitch Subframe Kit 6 1879 N A Rear Weight Kit 6 1245 6 1245 Tire Chains 1 6 1399 2 6 1333 6 1333 Ninja R...

Page 34: ...34 SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL B S TWIN CYLINDER ENGINE...

Page 35: ...35 SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL B S SINGLE CYLINDER ENGINE...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...trol to FAST 4 Forward 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...

Page 38: ...7 X X Drive Belts Check For Wear And Tension Pages 25 30 X X Mower Blades Check Wear Damage And Blade Brake Pages 13 23 25 X Mower Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 16 X X X Mower Deck Clean Outsid...

Page 39: ...r from the original 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 batt...

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Page 44: ...________________________ Retailer s Phone Number ________________________________________________ It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure warranty coverage Please m...

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Page 48: ...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 2004...

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