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    Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for LAWN TRACTOR HYDROSTA TIC DRIVE ELECTRIC CLUTCH SERIES I MODELS L T180H421BV2 WL T180H4 21BV2 L T200H481BV2 WL T200H481BV2 MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION I LT 11801 H I 42 I I IB I v l 2 I OO'LO' 'ONAT'O I I I I I ENGJENEyH;TEM TYPE CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE OPTION ENGINE TYPE ENGINE MOD[...]

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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 instruc[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION (Continued From Previous Page) 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyone enters the area. 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and other safety devices frequently for proper operation and location. 9. Make sure all safety d[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................. 2 - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................. 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ................................... 6 Components ........................................................ 6 Controls .............................................................[...]

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    Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL DOWN BATTERY (UNDER SEAT) SEAT ADJUSTMENT KNOB (UNDER SEAT) SEAT CHOKE FAST SLOW STEERING CONTROL DASHBOARD CONTROLS - LIGHT SWITCH IGNITION KEY SPEED CONTROL LEVER FUELTANK (UNDER HOOD) OVERRIDE LEVER CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR ENGINE MOWING DECK (42"SHOWN) FIGURE 1.1 COM[...]

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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. 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[...]

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    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2,3 STARTING & OPERATION 2,3.1. STARTING ENGINE 1. Take a comfortable position in seat of machine, look around to make sure that the area you are going to mow is clear of people, children and pets. Take note of any stationary obstacles! NOTE: The interlock system wilI prevent the engine from starting if the bl[...]

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    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2,3 STARTING & OPERATION (Continued) 2,3.2, STARTING WHEEL DRIVE 1. Shift speed control lever to neutral. 2, Start engine. Refer to Section "STARTING 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.[...]

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    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 STOPPING 2,4,3, STOPPING MOWER BLADES 1. Stop mower blade by pushing blades switch IN to disengage blades. See Figure 2.11. ON PUSH BLADE SWITCH IN TO THE "OFF" POSITION 2.4.5. RELEASING PARK BRAKE 1. Fully depress clutch/brake pedal. Move park brake lever "DOWN" to release park brake. Rele[...]

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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 CONTROL ALL THE WAY OUT TO DISENGAGE HYDRO TRANSMISSION ROLL RELEASE CON[...]

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    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.7. REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM Data indicates that tragic back-over accidents occur each year. These accidents usually involve unsupervised children. Many times these children have been given rides on the machine and have been trained to view this potentially dangerous piece of machinery as fun rather than being t[...]

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    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 senal number. SNAPPER recommends returning the Tractor to an authorized[...]

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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[...]

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    Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.2. MOWER COMPONENTS 1. Check deck drive belt for proper tension. Refer to Section, "CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT". 2. Check blades for sharpness, wear, damage and torque. Refer to Section on "MOWER BLADE SERVICE". 3. Check mower deck for proper levelness. Refer to Section "MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT - LEVELN[...]

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    Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.4. TRACTOR LUBRICATION 6. Steering Drag Link Lubricate both ends of steering drag link with a small amount of 30 wt. motor oil from an oil can. See Figure 3.8. DRAG LINK LUBRICATION OINT FIGURE 3.8 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 Fig[...]

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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. 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 [...]

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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. 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 [...]

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    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR 4.2.5. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) SIDE-To-SIDE (48" Decks) 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 sid[...]

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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. 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 [...]

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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. 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 [...]

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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. 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 [...]

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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. 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 [...]

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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. 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 [...]

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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. 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 [...]

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    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR _IL 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 compone[...]

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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. 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 [...]

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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. 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 [...]

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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. 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 [...]

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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. 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 [...]

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    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR IL WARNING 41 DO NOT OVERFILL! Never attempt to service or I 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 wilI be discussed. I[...]

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    Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES The SNAPPER 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. AVAILABLE LT180H421BV2 LT200H481BV2 [...]

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    SECTION 5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL - 18 & 20 HP -- B & S TWIN ENGINE Note: Switches shown with, Pedal locked down Blade disengaged Seat vacant ......... I l 1 NN:I FUSE OIL PR_t_RE GREEN LIGHT PTO 8W_TCH RED WHFCE _ BLUE BLA_K W_I_ R_LA¥ YELLOW WHITE _LU_ GREEN LTI80H421BV2 & LT200H481BV2 SCHEMATIC -WIRING HARNESS P/N 73417 32[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Starter Will Not Crank Engine Engine Will Not Start Engine Stalls After Running Engine Loses Power Engine Backfires When Turned To "STOP" Excessive Vibration PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Battery dead. 2. Blown fuse. 3. Electrical connections loose or corroded. 4. Defective ignition switch. 5. Starter Spins without engag[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Continued From Previous Page) PROBLEM Tractor Will Not Move Or Loss Of Ground Speed Blade(s) Not Turning Cutting Grass improperly Poor Grass Discharge Battery Will Not Charge Transmission PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Speed control handle in the neutral "N" position. 2. Roll release control in "ROLL" position. 3. Shif[...]

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    SUBJECT Engine Engine Engine Air Pre-Cleaner Air Cleaner Spark Plug Fuel Filter Engine Cooling System Battery Battery Tires Drive Belts Mower Blades Mower Deck Mower Deck Lubrication Points Hydrostatic Trans. Oil Reverse Lockout Mechanism *Change oil ever' MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED Check Oil Level Initial Oil Change Periodic[...]

  • Page 36

    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 [...]

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    PRIMARY MAINTENANCE an illustration of how dirt can " & how maintenance can protect it! best avail- able engines and components In their products In order to t, provide long, satisfactory service. However, proper care Is essential in _'" prolonging engine life. Dirt Is your engine's enemy number 11 The engine on your Snapper[...]

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    PRIMARY MAINTENANCE gulpabout _r used. Because of Its working environ- , ._ mant, the air avellable ;,:'_ to your Snapper engine Is " _ heavily saturated with air- borne dirt particles. that dirt will quickly ruin an engine, manufacturers equip their engines with extremely efficient air cleaners to the harmful dirt. As the dirt particles [...]

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    PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Generally, wash foam-type filters In a dlshwashlng detergent and water solution. Rinse and wring dry, then saturate with oll and squeeze out excess. Failure to re-oil this type filter will ruin the engine. Clean paper elements by tapping lightly. Blowing with air will ruPture paper elements. Use a flashlight to detect clogged or[...]

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    PRIMARY MAINTENANCE On 4.-cyle engines with an oll level plug, don't be fooled Into thinking the engine has sufficient lubricating oll If you can see "some" oll In the opening - the level should always be top of the fill hole. @ On 2-cycle engines, lubrication must be provided by an exact mixture of gasoline and 2-cycle air-cooled en[...]

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    SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase) Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Retailer Retailer's Phone Number It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure warranty coverage. Please mail your p[...]

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    Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for LAWN TRACTOR HYDROSTA TIC DRIVE ELECTRIC CLUTCH SERIES I IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Re[...]