Snapper LT180H48DBV2 tractor

User Manual - Page 15

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments, maintenance, or
repairs, STOP engine. STOP blades. Shift to neutral.
Engage park brake. Remove key.
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION
The hydrostatic transmission does not normally
require maintenance, however, the oil level should
be checked after every season.
CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION
The Operator's Seat, Battery, and Battery Tray must
be moved out of the way to gain access to the oil level
Check Cap on the Transmission.
1. Remove Operator's Seat by removing Seat Adjust-
ment Knobs. See Figure 15.
REMOVE SEAT
KNOBS
FIGURE 15
4. Slide the red protective boot away from its termi-
nal, then disconnect the Positive (RED) Battery
Cable from the + Terminal.
5. Remove the Battery and the Battery Tray from the
Tractor. Transmission is now accessible.
6. Clean debris off the Oil Fill Cap and surrounding
area to prevent dirt from entering when removing
the Fill Cap. See Figure 17.
7. Remove the Oil Fill Cap and check oil level. The
level should be about 3/4" from top of case.
8. If the level is lower than 1", add 10W-30 Motor Oil
as required to bring the level up to 3/4".
OIL Fig. CAP
OIL LEVEL
2. Lay Seat forward. NOTE: Be careful NOT to pull
Seat Switch Wires from the Switches. See Fig-
ure 16.
3. Disconnect the Negative (BLACK) Battery Cable
from the - Terminal first! See Figure 16.
/
SEAT
WIRES
FIGURE 17
9. Reinstall Oil Fill Cap.
10. Reinstall Battery Tray.
11. Reinstall Battery in Tray. See Figure 16
12. Connect battery Positive (+) RED cable first, then
the Negative (-) BLACK Cable. Slide the protec-
tive red boot over Positive Terminal after connect-
ing Cable.
13. Reinstall and adjust seat. See Figure 15.
FIGURE 16
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