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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
LAWN TRACTOR
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE
ELECTRIC CLUTCH
SERIES I
MODELS
LT180H42IBV
LT200H42IBV2
LT200H48IBV2
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
LT 180 H 42 I B V 2
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTION
ENGINE HP * ENGINE TYPE
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE ENGINE MODEL
CUTTING WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION
LT – Model Designation 42 – 42” Cutting Width Mower Deck
180 – 18.0 HP (Engine Horse Power) 48 – 48” Cutting Width Mower Deck
200 – 20.0 HP (Engine
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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. 6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects Keep clear of discharge opening at all times. such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects 2. Start engine from operator's seat, if possible. that could cause injury if thrown by blade or Make sure blades are OFF and parking brake is interfere with mowing. set. 7. Keep people and pets out of mo
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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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................2 - 4 SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR .............18-33 Engine Adjustments & Repair............................. 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................5 Mower Deck & Component Adjustments .......... 18 Blade Brake Adjustment...................................... 18 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ..................................6 Blade Belt Adjustment...............................
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION LIGHT CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH CHOKE PARK BRAKE BLADE SWITCH LEVER FAST SLOW DOWN OPERATOR’S BATTERY (UNDER SEAT) SEAT ENGINE SPEED IGNITION STEERING CONTROL KEY WHEEL SEAT ADJUSTMENT KNOB DASHBOARD CONTROLS (UNDER SEAT) FUEL TANK (UNDER HOOD) SPEED CONTROL LEVER HOOD OVERRIDE LEVER HEADLIGHTS CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER DISCHARGE ENGINE DEFL
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST Make the following checks and perform service as required before each start-up. FUEL TANK 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. TIGHTEN CAP 2.1.3. Check engine
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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. NOTE: Some 1. Take a comfortable position in seat of machine, models are equipped with a separate choke control, look around to make sure that the area you are going located on the dash of the tractor. Pull the control to mow is clear of people, children and pets. Take note “OUT” to choke position to start a cold engine.
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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 FIGURE 2.12 2.4.5. RELEASING PARK BRAKE 2.4.3. STOPPING MOWER BLADES 1. Fully depress clutch/brake pedal. Move park brake 1. Stop mower blade by pushing blades switch IN to disengage blades. See Figure 2.11. lever “DOWN” to release park brake. Release clutch/brake pedal. See Figure 2.13. ON PUSH BLADE SWITCH IN TO THE “OFF” POSITION PARK CLUTCH/BRAKE BRAKE PEDAL LEVER OFF PULL BLADE SWITCH OUT TO THE “ON” POSITION FULLY DE
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6. ROLLING TRACTOR WITH ENGINE OFF 2.6.1. 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. PULL ROLL RELEASE WARNING CONTROL ALL THE WAY OUT TO DISENGAGE DO NOT disengage the hydro transmission and coast HYDRO TRANSMISSION down slopes. DO NOT use Roll Release Control to disengage hydro trans
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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. Pull blade switch “OUT” to engage blade. 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 pi
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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. Torque to: SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For 42" deck - 30 to 40 ft lbs. See Figure 3.2. the correct part or information for a particular Tractor, 48" deck - 70 to 80 ft lbs. always mention the model and serial numb
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING AIR CLEANER RETAINING BOLTS 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 AIR CLEANER before working on machine. COVER 3.2.4. CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT 1. The idler and spring provide pro
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 6. Air Filter – Single Cylinder Engine c. Reinstall air cleaner cover. Insert tabs Refer to engine owner’s manual for service located at the bottom of the cover into instructions. corresponding slots in engine cover. Position a. Change air filter. Pull up and rotate the air cover and engage latch over cover and rotate cleaner latch to remove cleaner cover. See Figure and push down to lock. 3.5. 3.3.2. SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS IMPORTANT: When cov
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.3. MOWER COMPONENTS 3.3.5. TRACTOR LUBRICATION 1. Check deck drive belt for proper tension. Refer 3. Clutch/Brake Pivot to Section, “CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT”. The clutch/brake pivot is located on the L.H. 2. Check blades for sharpness, wear, damage and underside of the tractor and is lubricated with one torque. Refer to Section on “MOWER BLADE shot of general purpose grease. See Figure 3.8. SERVICE”. 3. Check mower deck for proper levelness. Refer CLUTCH/BRA
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.5. TRACTOR LUBRICATION 9. Deck Lift Mechanism 6. Steering Drag Link Lubricate all wear and pivot points of the deck lift. Lubricate both ends of steering drag link with a small amount of 30 wt. motor oil from an oil can. See 3.4 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) Figure 3.10. Perform all maintenance as described in Section “SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS”. Also DRAG LINK see Service Schedule. LUBRICATION 3.4.1. ENGINE POINT 1. Service engine according to
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. ADJUSTING INSPECTION Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure NUT (3) SLOT (3) wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool. 4.1 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Refer to the engi
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Section 4 – ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR SECTOR PLATES WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove 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. 4.2.3. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) LOWEST DECK HIGHEST DECK SETTING 1. SIDE-To-SIDE (42”
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR 4.2.5. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) SIDE-To-SIDE (48” Decks) TOP VIEW OF DECK Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the tire pressure. Check tires and 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, adjust side-to-side deck levelness as follows: 1. Place machine on a smooth level surface. 2. Rotate outside blades so tips are pointe
