Snapper ELT145H33FBV Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. 6 7 SECTION 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8 12 Pre start Checklist 8 Operator s Seat Adjustment 8 Starting amp Stopping Engine 9 10 Starting amp Stopping Wheel Drive 10 Starting amp Stopping Mower Blades 10 11 Parking Brake eene 11 Cutting Height Adjustment 11 Rolling Tractor With Engine Off 12 SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 13 17 Service After First 5 Hours 13 Change Engine Oil 13 Check Blade Brake 13 Check Mower 13 Check Deck Drive Belt 14 Service Every 25 Operating Hours 14 Check Engine eese 14 Mower Components ese 14 Check Blade Brake 14 Lubrication Tractor 15 16 Front Wheel Bearings 15 Axle Spindles esee 15 Clutch Brake Pivot ess 15 Steering Sector Gear 15 Steering Sh2. 10 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 DOWN to release park brake Release lever to the OFF position See Figure 2 11 clutch brake pedal See Figure 2 13 PARK BRAKE LEVER CLUTCH BRAKE WILL RELEASE PEDAL AUTOMATICALLY BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER DEPRESS N CLUTCH BRAKE SS A WARNING A FIGURE 2 13 Once blade is disengaged it should come to a complete stop in 5 seconds or less If the blade 2 5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT continues to rotate after 5 seconds the blade brake 1 Depress lock button on cutting height adjustment lever See Figure 2 14 FIGURE 2 11 must be adjusted Refer to Section BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT for adjustment procedures or return machine to dealer for adjustment DO NOT CONTINUE DEPRESS LOCK BUTTON to operate mower until blade brake is properly adjusted 2 4 4 SETTING PARK BRAKE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal 2 Move park brake lever up into slot See Figure 2 12 CUTTING 3 Release pedal HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PUSH PEDAL ALL PARK BRAKE LEVER THE WAY DOWN LOWEST CUT FIGURE 2 14 2 Raise or lower deck to any of six positions as desired WARNING A DO NOT park machine on slopes MOVE PARK BRAKE LEVER UP TO ENGAGE PARK BRAKE FIGURE 2 1
3. 14852 PATENT NUMBERS DECAL 2 9470 CHUTE WARNING DECAL 29784 ROLL RELEASE ROLL OUT DRIVE IN ROLL RELEASE DECAL 7 2749 E This Product may be covered by one or more of the following patents 4 79 4 164 112 4 189 903 4 5 4 300 332 8 4 4 4 756 146 D358 400 5 601 512 Pending 29470 SERIAL NUMBER DECAL SNAPPER McDonough GA 30253 01015 e SER KW XXX HP XX RPM XXXX CAUTION DECAL 9 26415 WARNING DECAL KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY CPSC DECAL Ba KG LBS XXX A Section 1 FAMILIARIZATION DECALS SYMBOLS My CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL LIFT LEVER RABBIT PARKING FAST gen BRAKE LATCH BEFORE MOWING PREVENT TIP OVER ACCIDENTS OPERATIA THIS BEI nin omen DO HOT MOW ON SLOPES ANY AREA WHERE Ul wu ATTAI NTS KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS STAR E mar PRACTICE WITH BLADE OFF LEARN CONTROLS ANG CHECK FOR PROPER OPERATION AVOID SUDDEN TURNS SURE THAT SHIELDS GUARDS SWITCHES AND OTHER SAFETY DEVICES ARE 1N PROPER POSITION AND FUNCTIONAL CLEAR MOWING AREA OF WIRE ROCKS AND OTHER OBIECTS THAT COULD CAUSE INJURY IF THROWN BY H ADE PROTECT CHILEREN AND OTHER PEOPLE 00 NOT ALLOW CHILDREN PRE TEENAGERS IN YARD nm MACHINE IS EVEN WITH 1G HOT ALLOW CHILDREN PRE TEENAGERS RIDE
4. DO NOT point discharge at people passing cars windows or doors Slow down before turning Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roadways STOP engine immediately after striking an obstruction Inspect machine and repair damage before resuming operation Operate machine only in daylight or with good artificial light Move joystick if equipped SLOWLY to maintain control during speed and directional changes IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 14 15 Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads Limit loads to those you can safely control and attach loads to hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER attachment instructions DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide a deadly poison hegre A 10 11 12 13 14 15 DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside where fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light such as in a water heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliance Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure Store fuel container out of the reach of children in a well ventilated unoccupied building Keep engine free of grass leaves or excess grease to reduce fire hazard and engine overheating When draining fuel tank drain fuel into an approved container outdoors and away from open flame Check brakes frequently adjust repair or replace as needed Keep all bolt
5. Engine and components can be extremely hot Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool 446 TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Mower Deck Removal 5 Remove hair pins from the front deck hanger rod See Figure 4 24 Bicis SIDE amp a E FRONT DECK HANGER ROD FRONT ARM HAIR PIN FIGURE 4 24 25 6 Hold front of deck UP and slide the front deck hanger rod to the right and out then lower the front of deck to the ground 7 Remove hair pin and flat 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 belt from engine pulley bottom groove See Figure 4 25 33 BELT GUIDES SHOWN ENGINE PULLEY BOTTOM GROOVE FIGURE 4 25 12 Slide deck back and disconnect spring from tension idler 13 Pull deck from under tractor from R H side Traction drive belt removal 1 Remove two belt guide mounting bolts from each side of tractor frame See Figure 4 26 BELT GUIDE MOUNTING BOLTS 2 EACH lt gt 6 4 FIGURE 4 26 Section 4 ADJUSTMENT 8 REPAIR Traction drive removal Continued from previous page 2 Slide belt guide assembly to the rear and remove 3 Disconnect traction belt idler pulley spring from tractor frame See Figure 4 27 RIGHT REAR TRACTOR FRAME DISCONNECT SPRING FROM
6. 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 position 2 Place a 2 x 4 wooden block on edge under front center of deck 3 Place a 3 x 3 wooden block under rear center of deck 4 Remove hair pins and washers securing sector plates Lower rear of deck onto 3 x 3 block 5 Remove hair pin and washer securing front lift rod to front lift arm See Figure 4 12 HAIR PIN WASHER FRONT LIFT ROD FIGURE 4 12 6 Remove front lift rod and carefully rest front of deck onto 2 x 4 block 7 Loosen jam nut on front lift rod See Figure 4 12 8 Turn front lift rod hanger block until it can be reinstalled into front lift arm without lifting deck 9 Secure lift rod to lift arm with washer and hair pin 10 Place sector plates onto rear hanger brackets and secure with washers and hair pins 11 Raise deck and remove wooden blocks 12 Repeat steps for front to rear level until levelness is acquired Section 4 ADJUSTMENT 8 REPAIR 4 3 TRACTOR DRIVE COMPONENTS 4 3 1 BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1 To be properly adjusted the brake should stop the tractor in approximately 6 feet from top speed when the clutch brake pedal is fully depressed 2 Adjust brake when necessary as follows 3 Turn engine OFF Remove key 4 Locate brake adjustment nut underneath the rear of tractor See Figure 4 13 5 Turn nut clockwise to increase braki
7. switches blade controls and other safety devices frequently for proper operation and location Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible Replace if damaged Protect yourself when mowing and wear safety glasses long pants and substantial footwear Know how to STOP blades and engine quickly in preparation for emergencies Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Check grass catcher components frequently for signs of wear or deterioration and replace as needed to prevent injury from thrown objects going through weak or worn spots OPERATION 1 2 11 12 13 Mount and dismount machine from left side Start engine from operator s seat if possible Make sure blades are OFF and parking brake is set DO NOT leave machine with engine running STOP engine STOP blades SET brake and Remove key before leaving operators position of any reason DO NOT operate machine unless properly seated with feet on feet rests or pedal s STOP BLADES and ENGINE and make sure blades have stopped before removing grass catcher or unclogging mower to prevent loss of fingers or hand Blades must be OFF except when cutting grass Set blades in highest position when mowing over rough ground Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades underneath deck DO NOT place foot on ground while BLADES are ON or machine is in motion DO NOT operate machine without entire grass catcher or guards in place
8. A WARNING A DO NOT attempt any adjustments maintenance or service with the engine or blade running STOP blade 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 3 2 1 CHANGE ENGINE OIL These model tractors are equipped Fastex oil drains 1 Rotate drain body counterclockwise and pull out to open drain See Figure 3 1 2 Drain oil into a 2 quart container placed 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 A WARNING A The following procedure requires the engine and blades to be operated Exercise extreme caution Clear area of loose parts amp tools first Only operate blades when seated in the operator s seat 3 2 2 CHECK BLADE BRAKE 1 Check blade brake for proper function Blades should stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after moving the blade engagement lever down to the OFF position 2 If blades continue to rotate longer than 5 seconds do not operate machine Refer to Section BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT or contact your SNAPPER dealer for assistance 3 2 3 CHECK MOWER BLADE 4 Check blade for straightness Refer to Section ADJUSTING MOWER BLADE 5 Check torque of blade mounting b
9. FRAME FIGURE 4 27 A WARNING A DO NOT attempt any adjustments maintenance or service with the engine or blade running STOP blade 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 46 TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Mower Deck Removal 4 Remove mounting nuts that secure the traction drive belt idler tension pulley and stationary idler pulleys See Figure 4 28 STATIONARY IDLER PULLEYS TRANSMISSION PULLEY REMOVE TENSION ENGINE IDLER PULLEY A PULLEY PULLEYS VIEW FROM UNDERNEATH TRACTOR FIGURE 4 28 26 5 Remove traction drive belt from engine pulley top groove See Figure 4 29 REMOVE BELT FROM PULLEY FIGURE 4 29 6 Remove belt from center belt guide 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 groove of engine pulley 3 Route belt through stationary and tension idlers See Figure 4 30 TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT STATIONARY IDLER BRACKET BELT GUIDE STATIONARY IDLER FIGURE 4 30 Section 4 ADJUSTMENT 8 REPAIR Traction drive replacement Continued from previous page NOTE When installing a new belt make certain
10. Remove seat assembly and move forward Use care not to disconnect wires from seat switch See Figure 4 34 REMOVE ADJUSTING KNOBS AND MOVE 4 SEAT FORWARD FIGURE 4 34 4 Remove negative cable first 5 Remove positive cable last 6 Remove battery See Figure 4 35 A WARNING A Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position as shown in Figure 4 35 DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on tractor DO NOT use BOOST chargers on the battery REMOVE POSITIVE CABLE LAST REMOVE NEGATIVE CABLE FIRST FIGURE 4 35 28 4 5 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION 1 Slide battery into battery housing 2 Connect positive cable first 3 Connect negative cable last 4 Reinstall seat assembly Use care not to disconnect wires from seat switch 5 Reinstall the two adjusting knobs 6 Lower operator s seat A WARNING A The electrolyte acid produces a highly explosive gas Keep all sparks flame and fire away from area when charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery Electrolyte acid is a highly corrosive liquid Wear eye protection Wash affected 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 battery bench or clothing etc Flush with clear water and neutralize with baking soda 4 5 3 BATT
11. before proceeding See Figure 2 6 CHOKE POSITION LIGHT SWITCH ENGINE SPEED CONTROL FIGURE 2 6 A WARNING A DO NOT leave machine with engine running Stop engine Stop blade Set parking brake Remove key Section 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 3 STARTING amp OPERATION continued 2 4 STOPPING ENGINE BLADE WHEEL DRIVE 2 3 2 STARTING WHEEL DRIVE 2 41 STOPPING ENGINE 1 Shift speed control lever to neutral 1 Stop engine by turning key to the OFF position 2 Start engine Refer to Section STARTING 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 Figure 2 7 SPEED CONTROL LEVER 3 REVERSE piam 2 4 2 STOPPING WHEEL DRIVE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal to stop wheel drive See Figure 2 10 FIGURE 2 9 FORWARD SPEEDS FIGURE 2 7 CLUTCH BRAKE 2 3 3 STARTING MOWER BLADE 1 Start engine Refer to Section STARTING ENGINE 2 Raise blade engagement lever to ON See Figure 2 8 PULL BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER UP TO ON TO START MOWER BLADE S FULLY DEPRESS CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP WHEEL MOTION FIGURE 2 10 BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER FIGURE 2 8 A WARNING A DO NOT operate blades in reverse STOP BLADES LOOK and SEE behind and down for children pets and hazards before and while backing
12. in severe injury or death slopes require extra CAUTION If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on the slope DO NOT mow it Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments these affect the handling and the stability of the machine 1 DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 15 degrees 2796 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 or sharp turns 3 DO NOT operate machine back and forth across face of slopes Operate up and down Practice on slopes with blades off 4 AVOID uphill starts If machine stops going uphill or tires lose traction turn blades OFF and back slowly down the slope PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS Continued From Previous Column 5 STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards Tall grass can hide obstacles Keep away from ditches washouts culverts fences and protruding objects 6 KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE at least 3 feet away from edge of ditches and other drop offs The machine could turn over if an edge caves in 7 Always begin forward motion slowly and with caution 8 Use weights or a weighted load carrier in accordance with instructions supplied with a grass catcher DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 10 degrees 1896 grade when equipped with grass catcher 9 DO NOT put your foot on the ground to try to stabilize the machine 10 DO NOT operate machi
13. 2 11 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 PULL ROLL RELEASE CONTROL ALL THE WAY OUT TO DISENGAGE HYDRO TRANSMISSION ROLL RELEASE CONTROL PUSH ROLL RELEASE CONTROL ALL THE WAY ENGAGE HYDRO TRANSMISSION 22 ROLL RELEASE CONTROL FIGURE 2 15 3 Move tractor to desired location 4 Push roll release control all the way in 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 12 Section 3 MAINTENANCE 3 1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the Tractor use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance For the correct part or information for a particular Tractor always mention the model and serial number SNAPPER recommends returning the Tractor to an authorized SNAPPER dealer annually for inspection and addition of any new devices which might upgrade the safety of the Tractor For the nearest SNAPPER dealer in your area check the yellow pages under the heading LAWN MOWERS For engine parts and service look for the engine manufacturers dealers under the heading ENGINES gasoline 3 2 SERVICE AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS
14. 24 Mower Blade Sharpening 24 Mower Blade Replacement 24 25 Traction Drive Belt Removal Replace 24 27 Deck Belt Removal amp Replacement 27 Battery Service sess 28 29 Available Accessories eren 30 SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31 32 Harness Routing eee 31 Schematics Briggs amp Stratton w o Lights 32 Schematics Briggs amp Stratton w Lights 32 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 33 34 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 35 MAINTENANCE 35 WARRANT Y 36 Section 1 FAMILIARIZATION CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OPERATORS ses qud tetas SEAT SEAT STEERING ADJUSTMENT WHEEL KNOB SPEED CONTROL LEVER BATTERY UNDER SEAT BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR MOWING DECK 33 SHOWN COMPONENTS The nomenclature drawings above illustrate the essential components of the SNAPPER Lawn Tractor It is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the components and their operation BEFORE OPERATING Specific details involving the engine are found in the separate Engine Owner s Manual DASHBOARD C
15. 8 adjust as follows a Loosen front lift arm pivot bolt on front of right side rail See Figure 4 9 e LOOSEN PIVOT BOLT LOOSEN SHOULDER BOLT AS REQUIRED FIGURE 4 9 Section 4 ADJUSTMENT 8 REPAIR WARNING A DO NOT attempt any adjustments maintenance or service with the engine or blade running STOP blade 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 4 33 DECK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT SIDE TO SIDE Continued b Loosen eccentric shoulder bolt c Turn eccentric UP or DOWN as required to level deck See Figure 4 9 d Tighten eccentric bolt Place sector plates back onto rear lift arms and secure with washers and hairpins 4 2 5 33 DECK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT FRONT TO REAR SECTOR PLATES 1 Remove hair pins and washers securing sector plates to rear lift arms See Figure 4 10 SECTOR PLATES LOWEST DECK SETTING oe eee Ao as REMOVE HAIR PIN amp WASHER S FIGURE 4 10 2 Move sector plate as required to raise or lower deck NOTE The deck should be set so that the rear of the deck is 1 4 lower than the front See Figure 4 11 21 33 DECK SHOWN REAR FRONT X 1 4 X MEASURE FROM BLADE TIPS TO FLOOR FIGURE 4 11 4 2 6 33 DECK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT FRONT TO REAR FRONT LIFT ROD
16. APPEAR DANGEROUS CONDITION DO NOT USE ON MOWER FIGURE 4 19 4 4 8 STANDARD BLADE SHARPENING Blades should be kept sharp at all times When the blades are dull cut grass will be 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 s 5 blade is in good condition sharpen cutting edge at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees DO NOT sharpen beyond existing cutting edge Replace blades not in good condition See Figure 4 20 22 rd 28 STANDARD BLADE E y CUTTING EDGE FIGURE 4 20 4 4 4 NINJA BLADE SHARPENING The Ninja recycling blades requires more frequent service intervals than standard blades When the blades are dull cut grass will be 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 Section 4 ADJUSTMENT amp REPAIR 3 Remove mowing deck from tractor 4 Remove mower blade s 5 Sharpen all cutting edges of the Ninja recycling blade at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees for optimum performance See Figure 4 21 NINJA BLADE 22 TO 28 FIGURE 4 21 A WARNING A DO NOT attempt any adjustments maintenance or service with the engine or blade running STOP blade STOP engine Set brake Remove key Remove spark plug wire from
17. An unloaded test is made on a battery without discharging current To perform unloaded testing check charge condition using either a hydrometer or voltmeter 1 Using a voltmeter voltage readings appear instantly to show the state of charge Remember to hook the positive lead to the battery s positive terminal and the negative lead to the negative terminal 2 A hydrometer measures the specific gravity of each cell The specific gravity tells the degree of charge generally a specific gravity of about 1 265 to 1 280 indicates full charge A reading of 1 230 to 1 260 indicates the battery should be charged The chart on the next page shows the charge level as measured by syringe float hydrometer digital voltmeter and five ball hydrometer 4 5 6 NEW BATTERY PREPARATION 1 Remove battery from carton 2 Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non concrete surface 3 Remove battery cell caps Fill cells as required with electrolyte purchased separately to proper level Fill to 3 16 above cell plates Filling battery with electrolyte will bring the battery to 8096 charged state 4 5 7 BATTERY TESTING 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 DO NOT place anything in battery other than specified electrolyte 5 Slow charge the battery at 1 amp for 2 hours to b
18. D THE SPEED SELECTOR MUST BE IN NEUTRAL ENGINE IS NOT UNDER HEAVY STRAIN TB CHANGE DRIVING SPEEDS BLADE LEVER SHIFT SPEED SELECTOR WITHOUT USING PEDAL LIFT T0 ENGAGE PRESS GOWN TO RELEASE PARKING LATCH AND HOLD WHILE RELEASING PEDAL TO START ENGINE OPERATOR MUST SEAT MOWER BLADE OFF AND CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED EURO 1 FRAME INSTRUCTIONS DECAL MODEL CERTIFIED BY INDEPENDENT LABORATORY PASSES ANS 6711 1998 SAFETY STANDARDS 12920 LOWEST HEIGHT 1 OF CUT REVERSE e B71 1 1998 CERTIFICATION DECAL 2 b 4 7 2920 HEIGHT OF CUT DECAL 3 4 6218 4 HIGHEST HEIGHT 5 OF CUT SHIFT COVER DECAL 1 6576 LIGHTS ON ENGINE OFF RABBIT FAST LIGHTS ENGINE ON CONSOLE DECAL 2 8561 TURTLE SLOW START ENGINE Make the following checks and perform service as 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 needed to bring level up to but not over the FULL mark Refer to engine owner s manual for oil specifications See Figure 2 1 SAFE LEVEL AREA FIGURE 2 1 2 1 4 Check blade switch to ensure it moves freely Manuall
19. ERY SERVICE 1 Remove battery See Section on Battery Removal 2 Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level surface 3 Using distilled water refill cells as required to cover cell plates of which can also be visualized through the plastic battery case 4 With cell caps removed connect battery charger to battery terminals Red to positive terminal and black to negative terminal 5 Slow charge battery at 1 amp for 10 hours 6 If battery will not accept charge or is partially charged after 10 hours of charging at 1 amp replace with new battery 4 5 4 BATTERY STORAGE When out of season it is recommended the battery be removed charged and stored 1 Remove battery See Section REMOVAL 2 Perform battery service 3 Bring battery to full charge if required 4 Store battery in an area away from the RIDER ona wood surface DO NOT STORE BATTERY ON A CONCRETE SURFACE A WARNING BATTERY DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on the machine DO NOT use BOOST chargers on the battery DO NOT OVERFILL Section 4 ADJUSTMENT 8 REPAIR WARNING A DO NOT OVERFILL DO NOT attempt to service or charge the battery while it is installed on the machine DO NOT use BOOST chargers on the battery 4 5 5 BATTERY TESTING There are two types of battery tests Unloaded and Loaded The unloaded test is the procedure that will be discussed It s the simplest and most commonly used
20. GN MACHINE OR ON ATTACHMENTS EVEN WITH BLADE OFF Mi OTHER INEXPERIENCED OPERATORS SHOULD BE CAREFULLY INSTRUCTED AN CLOSELY DO HOT MOW ON SLOPES STEEPER 10 DEGREES FOOT OF RISE IN SIX FEET QF LENGTH AND DOWN SLOPES NOT ACROSS REDUCE SPEED AND AVOID SHARP TURNS ON SLOPES AVOID UPHILL STARTS If MACHINE 15 STOPPED GOING UP SLOPE TURK BLADE OFF ANU BACK DOWN SLOPE KEEP SAFE DISTANCE AT LEAST THREE FEET AWAY FROM EDGE OF DITCHES AND OTHER DROP DEFS AVOID CONTACT WITH ROTATING BLADE STOF BLADE BEFORE PUTTING FOOT ON GROUND LEAVING SEAT SURE BLADE HAS STOPPED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DHCLOG DISCHARGE OR BEFORE PLACING HANDS SUPERVISED NE HOUSING DONN An BEFORE AND AC AERE BADE UNLESS PROPERLY SEATED ON MACHINE OPERATE SAFELY KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY READ USER WTR CTIDNS BEFORE BPERATIHG THIS Se BLADE AND REMOVE KEY TURTLE SLOW 10 STOP MACHINE DEPRESS CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL TO START DRIVING RELEASE PARKING BRAKE SLOWLY MOVE SPEED SELECTOR FORWARD FOR FORWARD TRAVEL SET PARKING BRAKE AND BACKWARD FOR REVERSE TRAVEL DEPRESS CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL RRISE 01018 UPHILL STARTS MACHINE 15 SET CUTTING HEIGHT DEPRESS THUMB BUTTON ON LIFT LEVER MOVE FORWARD 70 LOWER PULL BACK 70 RELEASE SUTTON TO MOW PROPERLY INCREASE ENGINE SPEED AND OR DECREASE PRIVING SPEED UNTIL SUT 15 SMOOTH AN
21. ONTROLS FUEL TANK UNDER HOOD HEADLIGHTS ENGINE Study the Important Safety Instructions this Operator s Manual and Engine Owners Manual before operating this machine Keep these manuals available for future reference CONTROLS All operators should be acquainted with the operators controls before attempting start up or operation of the Lawn Tractor See the Control Panel drawing above Section 1 FAMILIARIZATION DECALS SYMBOLS All operators should locate read and understand all decals on the Series F Lawn Tractor before attempting any operation of the tractor If any operator has difficulty in understanding certain symbols incorporated in the decals an authorized SNAPPER dealer should be contacted for explanation Ay CAUTION ROTATING BLADES KEEP HANDS AND FEET FROM UNDER MOWER CAUTION DECAL 16973 De machine niet gebruiken zonder de grasopvangzak of de beschermkap Do not operate without entire Grass Catcher or Guard in place Ne pas utiliser sans le bac de ramassage ou la protection en place Betreiben sie dieses gerat nicht ohne grasfangkorb oder abdeckschutz P CAUTION TAG 16134 EUROPEAN NOISE 22844 9 CONTROL DECAL 23009 EUROPEAN COMMUNITY DECAL 29776 26831 A CAUTION A ROTATING BLADES KEEP HANDS AND FEET FROM UNDER MOWER KEEP DEFLECTOR FASTENED DOWN WHEN MOWING 1 CAUTION DECAL _
22. PERFORMED PAGES USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS SEASON mm ERO dan po ee Oil po EM 14 pd Service Ed Manual Cleaner Element Air Cleaner Replace Element Engine Manual Spark Plug Replace Plugs Engine Manual amp 17 Pere enne eem pL Engine Cooling Clean Shrouds amp Fins Engine Manual pf f System Battery Check Electrolyte Page 28 29 o ed Pressures 8 Belts 3 24 27 Mower Blades Check For Wear And Pages 23 24 Damage Mower Deck Clean Debris Page 8 Accumulation Mower Clean Outside and pee 8 Deck Underside Lubrication Grease or Oil Se 15 16 Points Hydrostatic Check Oil Level Page 17 X Trans Oil Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperatures Clean more often under dusty conditions or when air debris is present MAINTENANCE PARTS MODEL No Engine to Transmission Engine to Deck Standard NINJA ELT145H33FBV 7 3026 2 6546 3 4168 2 4234 35 SNAPPER 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three 3 years from purchase date for the original purchaser s residential non commercial use SNAPPER through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace free of charge except for taxes where applicable any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough Georgia to be defective in material or workmanship or bot
23. S The SNAPPER Series F LAWN TRACTOR can be equipped with a variety of accessories that increase its versatility The accessories available for each model are listed in the chart below Contact an authorized SNAPPER dealer for ordering any of the accessories desired ACCESSORIES 44 Dozer Blade Spring Trip Requires Dozer Blade Support Kit Requires Adapter Mounting Kit Requires Snow Thrower Support Kit Requires Hitch Subframe Kit 30 SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Figure 5 1 illustrates typical harness routing on some Snapper Lawn Tractors Use this when locating various electrical components TO BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL TO BATTERY 2 e SOLENOID POSITIVE 4 s UNDER SEAT BA 7 I IGNITION SWITCH C eibllam SWITCH S eo ow PARK ETT TO L H HEADLIGHT n BRAKE EN e Ch SWITCH EM 20 AMP 7 L FUSE y a RN AN HEADLIGHT Cot v o S NL e HARNESS 7 55 BLADE ENGAGEMENT aa LEVER SWITCH NS GROUND TO 7 o 2 ENGINE C M 7 2 FIGURE 5 1 31 SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SCHEMATICS BRIGGS amp STRATTON WITHOUT LIGHTS IGNITION SWITCH BATTERY FIGURE 5 2 BRIGGS amp STRATTON WITH LIGHTS ANTI AFTER FIRE SOLENOID IGNITION GROUND OUTPUT GREEN FIGURE 5 3 32 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Sta
24. Safety Instructions amp Operator s Manual for SNAPPER EUROPEAN LAWN TRACTOR HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SERIES F MODELS 7145 ELT145H33FBV EUROPEAN MODEL MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE HP ENGINE TYPE DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE ENGINE MODEL CUTTING WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION E European Model REESE H Hydrostatic Transmission V Over Head Valve Type Engine 33 33 Cutting Width Mower Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating the Lawn Tractor read and follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on pages 2 amp 3 all other instructions contained in this manual and the accompanying booklet About Power Mower Safety Lawn mowers and all power equipment can be potentially dangerous if used improperly REMEMBER SAFETY REQUIRES CAREFULL USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMON SENSE SNAPDPER GA 30253 U S A MANUAL No 7 2834 I R 8 24 99 COPYRIGHT 1999 SNAPPER INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 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
25. UIDE PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Tractor Will Not 1 Speed control handle in the neutral N 1 Place speed control in desired speed Move Or Loss Of position Traction 2 Roll release control in ROLL position 2 Move roll release control to the engaged Hydro Models Only position 3 Low transmission oil level Hydro Models 3 Contact authorized Snapper dealer Only Blade s Not 1 Blade engagement switch in the OFF 1 Move switch to the ON position Turning position Cutting Grass 1 Uneven tire pressure 1 Bring to proper pressure Improperly 3 Move engine speed control to FAST Poor Grass 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Move engine speed control to FAST Discharge 5 Build up of grass clippings and debris under 5 Clean deck deck 6 Improper blade s installed on deck 6 Install proper SNAPPER blades 7 Blade s installed improperly on deck Install blades properly 7 Battery Will Not 1 Poor cable connections 1 Clean cables and battery terminals 2 Charge 2 Bad battery cell s Replace with new battery 3 Faulty alternator 3 Contact engine manufacturer s dealer Oil Leaking From 1 Loose or missing oil filler cap on 1 Check oil level and re install oil cap Transmission transmission 2 Leaking axle seats 2 Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer 3 Leaking at casing seal 3 Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer 34 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TO BE
26. aft esses 15 Steering Drag Link 15 Steering Tie 16 Blade Engagement Mechanism 16 Park Brake Lever 16 Deck Lift Mechanism 16 Service Annually 16 17 Engine a 16 Fuel Filter neuer 16 17 Spark Plug 12i coacti cene 17 Hydrostatic Transmission Oil 17 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS 8 REPAIR 18 30 Engine Adjustments amp Repair 18 Mower Deck amp Component Adjustments 18 Blade Brake Adjustment 18 33 Deck Blade Brake Adjustment 18 Blade Belt Adjustment 18 19 Adjusting Mower Blade 19 20 33 Side To Side 20 21 Deck Level Adjustment 33 Front To Rear Sector Plates 21 Deck Level Adjustment 33 Front To Rear Front Lift Rod 21 Deck Level Adjustment Brake Adjustment HYDRO DRIVE 22 Steering Adjustment 22 Shifter Adjustment 22 23 Traction Drive Belt Adjustment 23 Mower Blade Service 23
27. ation quicker turn the adjustment nut clockwise ONE TURN ONLY IMPORTANT DO NOT over tighten blade brake Tighten one turn and check function of brake If blade stop time remains over 5 seconds turn adjustment nut 1 to 2 turns clockwise If blade stop time remains over 5 seconds DO NOT OPERATE machine Contact your SNAPPER dealer for assistance 18 WARNING A DO NOT operate machine until blade brake has been repaired and functioning properly If blade stop time can not be achieved with the adjustment procedure described above take machine immediately to an authorized SNAPPER dealer FIGURE 4 1 4 2 22 BLADE BELT ADJUSTMENT 33 Deck 1 Move tractor to a firm level surface 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Move blade engagement lever down to OFF See Figure 4 2 4 Place deck in mid cutting position 5 Check front to rear level Refer to Section 33 DECK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT FRONT TO REAR MOVE BLADE ENGAGEMENT FIGURE 4 2 Continued on next page Section 4 ADJUSTMENT 8 REPAIR 4 2 2 BLADE BELT ADJUSTMENT 33 Deck Continued from previous page IMPORTANT If deck front to rear level is not correct this could cause blade belt problems 6 Move blade engagement lever to ON 7 Measure blade cable extension spring Spring should extend 1 1 8 for proper belt tension See Figure 4 3 BLADE CABLE EXTENSION SPRING FIGURE 4 3 8 To adjust tension remove extensi
28. bricate the blade ENGINE ONLY engagement mechanism pivot points which are located on the R H underside of tractor See Figure 3 10 NOTE It may be necessary to drain the fuel tank before removing fuel filter to prevent spillage of gasoline 2 Locate fuel filter Remove hose clamps and fuel hoses from both sides of fuel filter See Figure 3 12 LUBRICATE COMPONENTS ON UNDERSIDE OF TRACTOR FUEL TANK FUEL FILTER BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER REMOVE HOSE FIGURE 3 10 CLAMPS 9 Park Brake Lever Using 30 wt motor oil lubricate the park brake lever FIGURE 3 12 mechanism pivot points which are located on the left hand underside of tractor See Figure 3 11 mechanism with a thin coat of 30 wt motor oil 16 Section 3 MAINTENANCE 3 4 ANNUALLY END OF EACH SEASON 3 4 2 FUEL FILTER Continued From Previous Page 3 Install new fuel filter part number 1 4359 See Figure 3 13 NEW FUEL FILTER PART NUMBER 1 4359 SG FIGURE 3 13 4 Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline Refer to engine owner s manual for fuel specifications 3 4 8 SPARK PLUG Remove and replace engine spark plug Refer to engine owner s manual for correct replacement plug and gap specifications 3 4 4 HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL The hydrostatic transmission does not require maintenance If problems arise return immediately to a Snapper dealer 17 Section 4 ADJUSTMENT 8 REPAIR WARNING A DO NOT atte
29. faces to the rear 3 Clutch Brake Pivot The clutch brake pivot is located on the L H underside of the tractor and is lubricated with one shot of general purpose grease See Figure 3 6 CLUTCH BRAKE PIVOT LUBRICATION FITTIN FIGURE 3 6 15 4 Steering Sector Gear Lubricate with a light coat of general purpose grease See Figure 3 7 FIGURE 3 7 5 Steering Shaft Lubricate steering shaft wear points with a light coat of 30 wt Motor oil 6 Steering Drag Link Lubricate both ends of steerin