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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
EUROPEAN
LAWN TRACTOR
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE
SERIES I
MODEL
ELT180H33IBV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E LT 180 H 33 I B V
EUROPEAN MODEL
MODEL DESIGNATION
ENGINE HP * ENGINE TYPE
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE ENGINE MODEL
CUTTING WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION
E – European Model 33 – 33” Cutting Width Mower
LT – Lawn Tractor Model Designation I – Series Designation
180 – 18.0 HP Engine Horse Power B – Briggs & Stratton Engine
H
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) 1. Mount and dismount machine from left side. 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times. Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and 2. Start engine from operator's seat, if possible. STOP machine if anyone enters the area. Make sure blades are OFF and parking brake is 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade set. controls and other safety devices f
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TOWING MAINTENANCE 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch (Continued From Previous Column) 15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels designed for towing. DO NOT attach towed as necessary. equipment except at the hitch point. 16. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts 2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for to assure that original standards are weight limits for towed equipment and towing maintained. on slopes. 3. DO NOT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........... 2-4 SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR............................20-31 TABLE OF CONTENTS .........................................5 Engine Adjustments & Repair ......................... 20 Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ....... 20 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ...................... 6-8 Blade Brake Adjustment .................................. 20 Components .......................................................6 Blade
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION CONTROL PANEL CHOKE PARK BRAKE LEVER FAST SLOW CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL DOWN ENGINE SPEED KEY CONTROL DASHBOARD CONTROLS STEERING OPERATOR’S WHEEL SEAT CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER SPEED CONTROL LEVER FUEL TANK (UNDER HOOD) HOOD BATTERY (UNDER SEAT) HEADLIGHTS BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER ENGINE DISCHARGE MOWING DECK DEFLECTOR (33” SHOWN) FIGURE 1.1 CO
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION – DECALS / SYMBOLS All operators should locate, read and understand all decals on the machine before attempting any operation of the machine. If any operator has difficulty in understanding certain symbols incorporated in the decals, an authorized SNAPPER dealer should be contacted for explanation. ROLL RELEASE DECAL 7-2749 OUT TO ROLL, IN TO DRIVE CHUTE WARNING DECAL 2-9784 SERIAL NUMBE
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION – DECALS / SYMBOLS FORWARD NEUTRAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. CONTROL IDENTIFICATION – 7-2754 REVERSE LOWEST HEIGHT OF CUT DIRECTION AND SPEED CONTROL 7-3424 HEIGHT OF CUT DECAL 4-6218 HIGHEST HEIGHT OF CUT LIGHTS “ON” CHOKE ENGINE RABBIT “OFF” ”FAST” LIGHTS “OFF” ENGINE
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST Make the following checks and perform service as FUEL TANK required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check tires and add air as needed to bring pressure to 12 P.S.I. in front tires and 12 P.S.I. in rear tires. 2.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. If guards are missing or damaged, replace BEFORE using mower. 2.1.3. Check engine oil and add oil as ne
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION 5. Choke engine for cold starting by moving engine 2.3.1. STARTING ENGINE speed control to "CHOKE" position. Little or no choking will be needed when restarting a warm 1. Take a comfortable position in seat of machine, look around to make sure that the area you are going engine. Insert key in switch. Turn key to "START" position to crank engine and hold until engine starts, to mow is clear of people, children and pets. Take not
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION (continued) 2.4 STOPPING ENGINE, BLADE, WHEEL DRIVE 2.3.2. STARTING WHEEL DRIVE 2.4.1 STOPPING ENGINE 1. Shift speed control lever to neutral. 1. Stop engine by turning key to the "OFF" 2. Start engine. Refer to Section “STARTING position. See Figure 2.9. ENGINE”. 3. Release clutch/brake pedal. 4. Slowly shift speed control lever forward for forward motion or to the rear for reverse motion. See RUN OFF START Figure 2.7.
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 STOPPING 2.4.5. RELEASING PARK BRAKE 2.4.3. STOPPING MOWER BLADE 1. Fully depress clutch/brake pedal. Move park brake 1. Stop mower blade by moving blade engagement lever to the "OFF" position. See Figure 2.11. lever “DOWN” to release park brake. Release clutch/brake pedal. See Figure 2.13. PARK BLADE BRAKE LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE ENGAGEMENT PEDAL LEVER OFF FULLY DEPRESS FIGURE 2.11 CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL WARNING Once blade is
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6. ROLLING TRACTOR WITH ENGINE OFF Rolling Hydro Models 1. With engine "OFF", move to rear of tractor. 2. Pull the roll release control all the way out to disengage the hydro transmission. See Figure 2.15. WARNING DO NOT disengage the hydro transmission and coast PULL ROLL RELEASE down slopes. DO NOT use Roll Release Control to CONTROL ALL THE WAY OUT TO DISENGAGE disengage the hydro transmission unless machine HYDRO TRAN
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.7. REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM 2.7.1. Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override 1. Stop machine. Stop blades. Data indicates that tragic back-over accidents occur 2. Depress and hold Override Lever. each year. These accidents usually involve 3. Raise blade engagement lever to "ON". unsupervised children. Many times these children have 4. Release override lever. been given rides on the machine and have been trained to view this potentially dangerous piec
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 4. Check blade for straightness. Refer to Section To retain the quality of the Tractor, use genuine “ADJUSTING MOWER BLADE”. SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local 5. Check torque of blade mounting bolts. SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For Torque 33" deck to: - 30 to 40 ft lbs. See Figure 3.2. the correct part or information for a particular Tractor, always mention the model and serial number. SNAPPER recommends retu
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.4. CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT 2. Refer to engine owner's manual for cleaning and 1. With engine "OFF", move blade engagement service instructions. Remove and clean engine air pre-cleaner. Remove and replace engine air lever to "ON". 2. Measure blade cable extension spring. Spring cleaner. See Figure 3.5. Install pre-cleaner and air cleaner per engine owner’s manual. should extend 1" +/-1/8" for proper belt tension. See Figure 3.3. AIR PRE- CLEANER BLADE
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 4. Steering Sector Gear 3.3.4. TRACTOR LUBRICATION 1. Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate with a light coat of general purpose grease. See Figure 3.8. Lubricate each front wheel bearing through the grease fitting on wheel hub. Using general purpose grease in a grease gun, add grease until grease FUEL TANK purges from bearing. See Figure 3.6. STEERING SECTOR AXLE SPINDLE LUBRICATION FITTING SECTOR GEAR FRONT WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATION FITTING FIGURE 3.6
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 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 30 wt. motor oil from an oil can. See PARK BRAKE LEVER Figure 3.10. LUBRICATE COMPONENTS ON LUBRICATE UNDERSIDE OF TRACTOR BOTH ENDS OF TIE ROD FIGURE 3.12 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
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.4 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) 3.5. SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS 3.4.2. FUEL FILTER This machine is equipped with an electrical safety interlock system that is provided for the safety of the (Continued From Previous Page) 3. Install new fuel filter part number 1-4359. See operator and others. All safety devices must be in place and functioning properly before operating the machine. Figure 3.14. Perform the following interlock system checks periodically du
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or DO NOT operate machine until blade brake has been service with the engine or blade running. STOP repaired and functioning properly. If blade stop time blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove can not be achieved with the adjustment procedure spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire described above, take machine immediately to an away from spark plug. Engine and components can au
