Snapper LT125G38DB tractor User Manual

Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for

,SNAPPER,

LAWN TRA CTOR

HYDROSTATIC &

GEAR DRIVE

SERIES D

MODELS

GEAR DRIVE HYDROSTATIC

DRIVE

LT120G30DB LT140H33DBV

NLT120G30DB LT145H33DBV

LT125G38DB LT145H38DBV

NLT145H38DBV

MODEL DESIGNATION

ENGINE HP

DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE

CUTTING WIDTH

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

LT I 145I H 1381 O I B I V I

i ENGINE TYPE

; ENGINE MODEL

SERIES DESIGNATION

LT - Lawn Tractor Model Designation

120 - 12.0 HP Engine Horse Power

125 - 12,5 HP Engine Horse Power

H - Hydrostatic Transmission

30 - 30" Cutting Width Mower

33 - 33" Cuttino Width Mower

140 - 14.0 HP Engine Horse Power

145 - 14.5 HP Engine Horse Power

G - Gear Drive Transmission

38 - 38" Cutting Width Mower

D - Series Designation

B - Briggs & Stratton Engine

V - Over Head Valve Type Engine

Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product! Before operating the Lawn Tractor, read and follow the

"IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on pages 2 & 2A, 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 ff used improperly. REMEMBER: SAFETY REQUIRES CAREFULL USE IN ACCORDANCE

WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMON SENSE/.

SNAPPER NC

MANUAL No. 3-5576 (REV. 2, 6/98)

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 and body and must not be under the influence of any

substance which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. If you have any questions pertaining to your

machine which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Department

at SNAPPER, McDonough, Georgia 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967).

PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert

to the presence of children. Children are often

attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.

Never assume that children will remain where you

last saw them.

1. KEEP children out of the mowing area and under

the watchful care of a responsible adult.

2. DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is

operated (even with the blade OFF).

3. DO NOT allow children or other passengers to

ride on machine or on attachments (even with the

blade OFF). They may fall and be seriously

injured.

4. DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate

machine.

5. ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagers with

mature judgment under close adult supervision to

operate machine.

6. BE SURE the area is clear of others before

mowing and turn machine OFF if anyone enters

the area.

7. DO NOT mow in reverse unless absolutely

necessary. LOOK BEHIND and down for small

children before and when backing.

8. USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may

obscure vision.

PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control

and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe

injury or death. All slopes require extra CAUTION. If

you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on

it, DO NOT mow it. Use extra care with grass catchers

or other attachments; these can change the stability

of the machine.

1. DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 15

degrees (27% grade).

2. Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above 10

degrees (18% grade). Turn blade OFF when

traveling uphill. Use first speed and avoid sudden

or sharp turns.

3. DO NOT mow back and forth across face of

slopes. Mow up and down.

PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS

(Continued From Previous Column)

4. AVOID uphill starts. If machine stops going uphill

or tires lose traction, turn blade OFF and back

slowly down the slope.

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

mower could turn over if an edge caves in.

7. Always begin forward motion in the #1 speed

position.

8. Use weights or a weighted load carrier in

accordance with instructions with a grass catcher

on slopes above 10 degrees (18% grade).

9. DO NOT put your foot on the ground to try to

stabilize the machine.

10. DO NOT mow on wet grass. Reduced traction

could cause sliding.

11. DO NOT mow under any condition where traction,

steering or stability is doubtful without first test

driving over the terrain with blade OFF.

PREPARATION

1. Read this manual, get to know where all controls

are located and practice how to use them before

starting for the first time, and at the beginning of

each season. Read and follow Warnings and

Instructions on engine and machine. Read and

follow operator's manual and instructions

furnished with attachments.

2. Only mature, responsible persons shall operate

the machine and only after proper instruction.

3. Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable

and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved

fuel container. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel

with engine running. Add fuel outdoors only with

engine stopped and cool. Clean spilled fuel from

machine. DO NOT smoke.

4. Practice operation of machine with BLADE OFF to

learn controls and develop skills.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARATION

(Continued From Previous Page)

5. Check the area to be mowed and remove all

objects such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other

objects that could cause injury if thrown by blade

or interfere with mowing.

6. Keep people and pets a safe distance from

machine.

7. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade

controls and other safety devices frequently for

proper operation and location.

8. Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible.

Replace if damaged.

9. Protect yourself when mowing and wear safety

glasses, long pants and substantial footwear.

10. Know how to STOP blade and engine quickly in

preparation for emergencies.

11. Use extra care when loading or unloading the

machine into a trailer or truck.

12. 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. Mount and dismount machine from left side.

2. Start engine from operator's seat, if possible.

Make sure blade is OFF and parking brake is set.

3. STOP blade, STOP engine, set parking brake and

remove key when leaving machine.

4. DO NOT operate machine unless properly seated

with feet on feet rests or pedal(s).

5. STOP BLADE and ENGINE and make sure blade

has stopped before removing grass catcher or

unclogging mower to prevent loss of fingers or

hand.

6. Blade must be OFF except when cutting grass.

Set blade in highest position when mowing over

rough ground.

7. Keep hands and feet away from rotating blade

underneath deck. NEVER place foot on ground

while BLADE is ON or machine is in motion.

8. Deflector or entire grass catcher must be in place.

NEVER point discharge at people, passing cars,

windows or doors.

9, Slow down before turning.

MAINTENANCE

1. Never 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.

2. Keep engine free of grass, leaves or excess

grease to reduce fire hazard and engine

overheating.

3. When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an

approved container outdoors and away from open

flame.

4. Check brakes frequently; adjust, repair or replace

as needed.

5. Keep all bolts, nuts and screws properly tight.

Check that all cotter pins are in proper position.

6. Always provide adequate ventilation when

running engine indoors. Exhaust gases contain

carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly

poison.

7. Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery

before performing maintenance or service.

Cranking engine could cause injury.

8. Never work under machine without safety blocks.

9. Service engine and make adjustments only when

engine is stopped. Remove spark plug wire(s)

from spark plug(s) and secure wire(s) away from

spark plug(s).

10. DO NOT change engine governor speed settings

or overspeed engine.

11. Lubricate machine at intervals specified in

manual to prevent controls from binding.

12. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the

blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use

CAUTION when handling them.

13. NEVER test for spark by grounding spark plug

next to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite

gas exiting engine.

14. Have machine serviced by an authorized

SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the

dealer install any new safety devices.

15. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to

assure that original standards are maintained.

10. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing

roadways.

11. STOP engine immediately after striking an

obstruction. Inspect machine and repair damage

before resuming operation.

12. Mow only in daylight or with good artificial light.

13. Move joystick (if equipped) SLOWLY to maintain

control during speed and directional changes.

14. 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...... 2 & 2A

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................ 3

FAMILIARIZATION ............................................. 4-5

Serial & Model Number Location ........................... 4

Controls .................................................................... 5

Components ........................................................... 5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 6-11

Pre-start Checklist ................................................... 6

Adjusting Operator's Seat ....................................... 6

Starting & Stopping Engine ....................................... 7

Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ............................... 8

Setting & Releasing Parking Brake ..........................

Starting & Stopping Mower Blades .......................... 9

Adjusting Cutting Height ......................................... 10

Raising Chute Deflector ......................................... 10

Rolling Tractor W_h Engine Off ......................... 9-10

Tips on Mowing ....................................................... 11

ACCESSORIES .................................................. 11

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................... 12-13

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ................. 14-35

Service Schedule ......................................... 14

Maintenance Parts ....................................... 14

Hydrostatic Transmission Oil .................... 15

To CheckOilLevel...............................................

Changing Engine Oil ................................... 16

Lubrication (Tractor] .............................. 17-18

Front Wheel Bearings ......................................... 17

Axle Spindles ....................................................... 17

Steering Shaft ...................................................... 17

Clutch/Brake Pivot............................................... 17

Steering Sector Gear .......................................... 17

Steering Drag Link .............................................. 18

Steering Tie Rod ................................................. 18

Park Brake Latch ................................................ 18

Deck Lift Mechanism .......................................... 18

Blade Engagement Mechanism ......................... 18

Engine Service ............................................. 19

Engine Air Pre-Cleaner ....................................... 19

Engine Air Cleaner .............................................. 19

Spark Plug ........................................................... 19

Fuel Filter ........................................................... 19

Engine Cooling System ...................................... 20

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)

Battery Service ............................................. 20-21

Battery Electrolyte Check ............................ 20

Battery Charging ................................................ 21

Mower Deck Removal/Reinstallation .......... 22-23

Standard Mower Blade Service ................... 26-28

Standard Blade Wear Limits ....................... 26

Blade Removal/Replacement ...................... 26-27

33" Mower Blade ............................................ 26

38" Mower Blade ............................................ 27

Sharpening Standard Blade(s) ................ 28

Ninja Mower Blade Service .................................. 28

Ninja Blade Wear Limits................................28

Ninja Blade Sharpening .................................29

Belt Service .................................................. 21-25

Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement 25

33" & 38" Deck Drive Belt.............................25

Traction Drive Belt Service .................... 21-24

Traction Drive Belt Removal ......................... 23

Traction Drive Belt Replacement .................. 24

Traction Drive Belt Adjustment ................ 29-30

Deck Level Adjustment .............................. 31-33B

Side to Side Level ............ 31-32 & 33A-33B

Front to Rear Level ........................32-33 & 33B

Sector Plates..................................................32

FrontLiftRod ......................................33 & 33A

Shifter Adj ustment ............................................ 34

Steering Adjustment ......................................... 34

Wheel Brake Adjustment .................................. 35

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................. 36-37

Wiring Harness Routing ...................................... 36

DIAGRAMS, Briggs Engine w/o lights................ 37

DIAGRAMS, Briggs Engine w/lights ................... 37

WARRANTY ....................................................... 38

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ............................ 39-42

FAMILIARIZATION

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The serial and model number of the SNAPPER Series D

Lawn Tractor are located on the rear face of the tractor

frame as shown in Figure 1. Record these numbers inthe

space provided. They will be useful in ordering parts or

accessories for the tractor.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

REAR VIEW

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SNAPPER. McOn.p. = 3o2ss

SER XXXXXXXX MOD XXXXXXXXXXX

KW X.XX KG XXX

HP X.X LBS XXX

RPM XXXX

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NOTE: STEERING WH EEL & OPERATOR'S SEAT NOT SHOWN IN THIS VIEW.

All operator'sshould be acquaintedwith the operator's

controlsbefore attemptingstart-up or operationof the

SeriesD LawnTractor.See Figure2.

PEDAL

ENGINE SP

CONTROL

PARK BRAKE

LATCH

(HYDRO ONLY)

__W HEADLIGHT

ITCH

DECK

UFT

.°v°.

IGNITION

I_J/ SWITCH

-_ BLADE

! E_G_RGEMENT

SPEED

CONTROL

LEVER

FIGURE 2

FAMILIARIZATION

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The nomenclature drawings, Figures 2 & 3, illustrate the

essential components of the SNAPPER Series D Lawn

Tractor. It is recommended that all operators of this

equipment become thoroughly familiar with the compo-

nents and their operation BEFORE OPERATING. Spe-

cific details involving the engine are found in the separate

Engine Owners' Manual. Study the Important Safety

Instructions, this Operators' Manual and Engine Owners'

Manual before operating this machine. Keep these

manuals avail able for future reference.

SEAT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

BATTERY

(UNOER SEAR

---OPERATOR'S

SEAT

FAST_i

SLOW-_

ENGINE-_-_

SPEED

CONTROL

_ CHOKE

WHEEL /

.DASHBOARD

CONTROLS

FUEL TANK

(UNDER HOOD)

CHUTE

DEFLECTOR

HEADUGHTS

MOWING DECK

(33" SHOWN)

ENGINE

FIGURE 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Make the followingchecks and perform serviceas re-

quiredbeforeeach start-up.

Checktires and add air as needed to bringpressure to

12psi in fronttires and 10 psi in reartires. If guardsare

missingor damaged, Replace BEFORE usingmower.

Checkguards,deflectorsand coversto makesure all are

inplaceand securelytightened.

Checkengineoil.Addoil as neededtobringupto, but not

over,thefullmark.Refertothe engineowner'smanualfor

oil specifications.

Checkoperator'sseat adjustment.Adjustas necessary.

Check blade engagement lever to insure it operates

properly.The blade engagement lever must be moved

manuallyfrom "ON" to "OFF"to stop blade.

TANK

CAP

_.AFTER FILLING

TANK

Clean exteriorsurfacesof cuttingdeck,engineandtractor

from any accumulation of grass clippingsand debris.

Keepengineair intake screensandcoolingfinscleanatall

times.

Withengine "OFF"move the tractoroutsideand addfuel

to the fuel tank. Securely tightenfuel cap after refueling.

See Figure 4. Refer to engine owner's manual for fuel

specifications.

FIGURE 4

FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT

With engine"OFF", raise operator'sseat and loosenthe

two adjustingknobs onthe seat support.See Figure5.

Lowerthe seat.

LOOSEN ADJUSTING

KNOBS TO ADJUST SEAT

Sit in the operator's seat and slide the seat forward or

backward until the clutch/brakepedal can be fully de-

pressedcomfortably.

Raiseseatandtightenthe adjustingknobstosecureseat

inposition.

FIGURE 5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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STARTING ENGINE

Take a comfortablepositionin seat of ridingmower,look

aroundto make surethat the area you are goingto mow

is clear of people, children and pets. Take note of any

stationaryobstacles!

NOTE:

The interlocksystemwillpreventthe engine from starting

ifthe blade engagementleveris in the "ON" (up)position.

If the interlocksystemeverfails to work, DO NOT OPER-

ATE the tractoruntilthe interlockhas been repaired.

Pushblade engagement leverdowntothe "OFF"position.

See Figure6.

ENGAGEMENT

LEVER

PUSH BLADE ENGAGEMENT

TO START ENGINE

FIGURE 6

Depress the clutch/brakepedal fully. See Figure7.

NOTE:

The seat interlockwill shutoff the engine ifthe operator

gets offthe seat withoutsetting the parkingbrakeleveror

ifthe bladeis running.If the interlockeverfailstowork,DO

NOT OPERATE the tractoruntil the interlockhas been

repaired.

Choke enginefor cold startingby moving engine speed DOWN

controlto "CHOKE" position. Littleor no chokingwill be '_',X _

needed when restarting a warm engine. See Figure 8.

Insert key inswitch.

Turn key to "START" position to crank engine and hold

until engine starts, then release key.

NOTE:

DO NOT crank engine for more than five secondsat a

time. This will help prevent the starterfrom overheating

an_or runningdownthe battery. Ifcrankingtime is more

than five seconds, locate and correct cause of starting

problem.

After engine starts,release key, move the engine speed

controlto the "FAST" positionandallow enginetowarmup

before proceeding.See Figure8.

STOPPING ENGINE

Turn key to "STOP". See Figure8.

FIGURE 7

CHOKE

ENGINE -_-_-._ _. _--- _--_,,_

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FIGURE 8

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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STARTING WHEEL DRIVE OF HYDRO MODELS

Shift speed controllever to neutral.

Start engine.

Release brake pedal.

Slowlyshiftspeed controlleverforwardfor forwardmotion

or to the rear for reverse motion.See Figure9.

STOPPING WHEEL DRIVE

Fully depress clutch/brake pedal to stop wheel drive.

Shift speed control lever to neutral. See Figure 10.

NOTE: (HYDRO DRIVE MODELS ONLY)

When the tractor is moving forward and the clutch/brake

pedal is pushed all the way down, the speed control

handlewillautomaticallyreturnto approximately1/3offull

forward speed. Move handle to desired positionafter

releasing brake pedal.

STARTING WHEEL DRIVE OF GEAR MODELS

Shiftspeed controlleverto neutral.

Start engine.

Fullydepressclutch/brakepedal.

Move speed controlhandle forward to Firstspeed.

See Figure 11.

Slowly release clutch/brakepedal to begin motion.

FORWARD

SPEEDS

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

SPEED CONTROL

HANDLE

REVERSE

FIGURE 9

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL TO STOP

WHEEL MOTION

FIGURE 10

NOTE: (GEAR DRIVE MODELS ONLY)

The clutch/brake pedal must be fully depressed when

changingspeed.

FORWARD

SPEEDS

REVERSE

NEUTRAL

FIGURE 11

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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STARTING MOWER BLADE

Start engine.

PULL BLADE ENGAGEMENT

LEVER UP TO "ON" TO

START MOWER BLADE(S)

Raise blade engagement leverto "ON". See Figure 12.

STOPPING MOWER BLADE

Move blade engagement leverto "OFF". See Figure 12.

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SETTING PARK BRAKE

ENGAGEMENT

LEVER

FIGURE 12

PEDALALL

PARK BRAKE

LEVER

Fullydepress clutch/brake pedal.

Movepark brake lever up into slot. See Figure 13.

Release clutch/brake pedal.

RELEASING PARK BRAKE

Fully depress clutch/brake pedal. The park brake lever

will release automatically.

MOVE PARK

LEVER"UP"TOENGAGE

PARK BRAKE

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ROLLING HYDRO MODELS

ROLL RELEASE --

CONTROL

With engine "OFF", move to rearof tractor.

Movethe roll release control to the right and down. This

disengages the hydro transmission. See Figure 14.

Move tractorto desired location.

Moveroll release controlupandtothe leftto engage hydro

transmission

Set park brake.

NOTE:

The transmission will not propel the tractor if it is left in the

"ROLL" position.

ENGAGED

POSITION

FIGURE 14

POSITION

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ROLLING GEAR DRIVE MODELS GEARDRIVEMODELSHOWN

With engine 'OFF', fullydepressclutcl_/brakepedal.

Place speed controllever in the neutral(N) position.See

Figure 15.

Release clutch/brakepedal and movetractorto desired

location.

Setparkbrakeandplacespeedcontrolleverintoaforward

speed.

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1997 MODEL YEAR SHOWN

-SPEED

CONTROL

HANDLE

RAISING CHUTE DEFLECTOR for CLEARANCE

THROUGH GATES or TRANSPORTS

Remove wing nuts and flat washers, securing chute

deflector to deck. See Figure 16.

Raise chute deflector and reinstall flat washers and wmg

nuts onto studs to prevent loss.

Transport tractor to desired location.

Never attempt to operate mower without chute

deflector secured In the down position.

WING NUT

_,,._ FLAT WASHER

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

MUST BE IN THE "'DOWN"

POSITION BEFORE

OPERATING MOWER

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ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT for all DECKS

Depresslock button on deck liftlever. See Figure17.

Raiseor lower deck to anyof six positions as desired.

DEPRESS LOCK ---I

( 15.I.oPO::_ON__s,

CUT

FIGURE 17

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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For best results,use the followingtips when mowing.

When mowing,cutonly 1/3 of grassheight.Cuttinggrass

deeper couldbe harmfulto your lawn.

If cuttingextremelytall grass, make one cuttingwith the

deck in its highestcuttingposition,then lower deck to

desiredposition and a second cut.

Mow when lawnis dry.

Mow often.Shortergrassclippingsdecomposequicker.

Keep mower blades sharp. A dull blade tearsand shreds

grass instead of cutting. Your SNAPPER dealer can

sharpen blades as required.

Alternate mowing pattern to reduce the possibility of grass

matting.

Mow withenginespeed controlinthe "FAST" positionand

speed controlhandlein a "SLOW" position.

Clean deck, removing all grass clippingsanddebris from

the top and undersideof deck after each use.

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The SNAPPER Series D 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

ACCESSORIES

Thatcherizer

Dethatcher

Lawn SweeperDethatcher

Lawn Sweeper

Aerator

Broadcast Spreader

Lawn Roller

Snow Blade*

46" DozerBlade SpringTrip****

Dozer Blade Support Kit

2-Stage Snow Thrower**

38" Snow Thrower....

Snow Thrower Support Kit

OPPLT Debris Blower****

Hitch/Subframe Kit

Weight Kit

Tire Chains

Ninja Recycling/Mulch Kit

38 Ninja Recycling/Mulch Kit

38 Wave Recycling/Mulch Kit

Single Bag Catcher***

38" Single Bag Catcher

Dump Cart

Twin Bag Catcher......

38" Twin Bag catcher

Adapter Mounting Kit

Gage Wheel Kit

Utility Trailer

Bag-N-Wagon

Bag-N-Wagon Hitch Kit

LT120G30DB

6-1247

6-1912

6-1914

6-1913

6-1911

6-1916

6-1915

6-1881

6-1880

6-1883

6-1879

6-1254

6-0942

6-0697

6-1334

6-1157

6-1910

NLT120G30DB

6-1247

6-1912

6-1914

6-1913

6-1911

6-1916

6-1915

6-1881

6-1880

6-1883

6-1879

6-1254

6-0942

6-0697

6-1334

6-1910

LT125G38DB

6-1247

6-1912

6-1914

6-1913

6-1911

6-1916

6-1915

6-1881

6-1880

6-1883

6-1879

6-1878

6-1877

6-1886

6-0697

6-1888

6-1334

6-1910

LT140H33DBV

LT145H33DBV

6-1247

6-1912

6-1914

6-1913

6-1911

6-1916

6-1915

6-1352

6-1881

6-1370

8-0560

6-1880

6-1371

6-1883

6-1879

6-1245

6-1085

6-1255

6-0943

6-0697

6-0946

6-1334

6-1910

6-0947

6-1308

* Requires Dozer Blade Su;_port Kit .......... ***Requires Adapter Mounting Kit

** Requires Snow Thrower Support Kit ...... ****Requires Hitch/Subframe Kit

LT145H38DBV

6-1247

6-1912

6-1914

6-1913

6-1911

6-1916

6-1915

6-1352

6-1881

6-1370

8-0560

6-1880

6-1371

6-1883

6-1879

6-1245

6-1085

6-1878

6-1877

6-1886

6-0697

6-1888

6-1334

6-1910

NLT145H38DBV

6-1247

6-1912

6-1914

6-1913

6-1911

6-1916

6-1915

6-1352

6-1881

6-1370

8-0560

6-1880

6-1371

6-1883

6-1879

6-1245

6-1085

6-1878

6-1877

6-1886

6-0697

6-1888

6-1334

6-1910

TROUBLESHOOTING

STARTER WiLL NOT

CRANK ENGINE

ENGINE WILL NOT START

1.Battery dead. 1. Service battery.

2. Blown fuse. 2. Replace fuse.

3. Electrical connections loose or corroded. 3. Clean end check connections for good

contact..

4. Defective ignition switch. 4. Contact authonzed SNAPPER dealer.

1. Blade engagement lever in the "ON" position.

I 2. Park brake not set.

3. Fuel tank empty.

4. Engine needs choking.

! 5. Spark plug wire disconnected.

6. Battery weak or dead

7. Faulty intedock switch.

1. Operator not in seat.

2. Engine speed controlinthe "CHOKE" position.

3. Fuel tank empty.

4. Engine air pra-deaner and orair cleaner dirty.

5. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.

6: Fuel filterstoppedup.

7. Water, debds or stale fuel in fuel system.

1. Excessive load onengine.

2. Engine air pre-deaner or air cleaner dirty.

3. Engineoil level low.

4. Enginecoolingfins end air screens excessivelydirty.

5. Spark plug faulty.

6. Water, debds or stale fuel in fuel system.

ENGINE STALLS AFTER

RUNNING

1. Move blade engagement lever to "OFF"

2. Set park brake.

3. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.

4. Move engine speed control to "CHOKE"

5. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.

6. Service battery.

ENGINE LOSES POWER

ENGINE BACKFIRES WHEN

IGNITION KEY TURNED TO

"STOP"

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION 1. Damaged or bent mower blades.

2. Loose blade components.

3. Loose or missing air lift (if equipped).

TRACTOR WILL NOT MOVE

OR LOSS OF TRACTION

3. Low transmissionoil level. (Hydro modelsonly)

4. Shifter out of adjustment.

5. Traction ddve belt requiresadjustment.

6. Traction ddve beltrequires replacement.

7. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

1. Sit in operator's seat.

2. Move engine speed control to "FAST"

3. Refill fuel tank with fresh fue!.

14. Clean or replace filters.

5. Service spark plug.

6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Drain and clean fuel system.

t. Lessen load.

2. Clean or replace filters.

3. Fill with engine oil to proper level.

4. Clean free of all debns.

5. Service spark plug.

6. Drain and clean fuel system.

1. Engine speed control set too "FAST". 1. Set engine speed control to "SLOW" and

allow engine to idle. Then, turn key to "OFF".

1. Service mower blede(s).

2. Service and tighten loose parts.

3. Replace airlifts. Tighten to proper torque.

.Speed control handle in the neutral "N" position. 1. Place speed control in desired speed,

2. Roll release control in "ROLL" Positio n . 2. Move roll release control to the engaged

(Hydro Models Only) position.

3. Bdng oil to proper level.

4. Adjust shifter.

5. Adjust _'action drive belt.

6. Replace tractiondrive belt.

TROUBLESHOOTING

BLADE(S) NOT

CUllING

CUTTING GRASS 1.

IMPROPERLY

POOR GRASS 1.

DISCHARGE

1.Blade engagement lever in the "OFF" position.

2, Blade belt requiresadjustment.

3. Blade belt requiresreplacement.

Uneven tire pressure.

Cuing height too low or high.

Engine speed too slow.

Forward speed too fast.

Deck side to side level requires adjustment.

Deck front to rear level requires adjustment.

Blade belt requires adjustment.

Blade belt requires replacement.

Engine speed too slow.

2. Forward speed too fast.

3. Grass is wet.

4 Excessively worn or damaged blade(s).

5. Build-up of grass clippings and debns under deck.

6. Improper blade(s) installed on deck.

7. Blade(s) installed improperly on deck.

BATTERY WILL NOT 1. Poor cable connections.

CHARGE

2. Bad battery cell(s).

OIL LEAKING

FROM TRANSMISSION

1. Move leverto the "ON"position.

2. Adjust mower belt.

3. Replace mowerbelt.

1. Bring to proper pressure.

2. Adjust cuttingheight.

3. Move engine speed oontrol to "FAST'.

4. Move speed controlto a slowerspeed.

5. Adjust side to side level.

6. Adjustfront to rear level.

7. Adjustblade belt tension.

8, Replace blade belt.

1. Move engine speed oontrol to "FAST".

2 Move speed control to a slower speed.

3. Mow when grassis dry.

4.Servicemower blade(s).

5.Cleandeck.

6.InstallproperSNAPPER blades.

7.Installbladesproperly,

I.Cean cablesand batteryterminals.

2. Replace with new battery.

3. Faulty alternator. 3. Contact engine manufacturer's dealer.

1. Loose or missing oil filler cap. (Hydro Models Only) 1. Check oil level and replace oil cap.

2. Leaking axle seals. 2. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

3. Leaking at casing seal 3. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

SUBJECT

Engine

Air Pre-Cleaner

Air Cleaner

Spark Plug

Fuel Filter

Engine Cooling

System

Battery

Tires

Drive Belts

Mower Blades

Mower Deck

Mower

Deck

Lubrication

Points

Hydrostatic

Trans. Oil

SERVICE

TO BE PERFORMED

Check Oil Level

Initial Oil Change

Periodic Oil Change

Service Sponge Pre-

Cleaner Element

Replace Element

Replace Plugs

Replace Filter

Clean Shrouds & Fins

Check Electrolyte

Charge Battery

Check Pressures

Check For Wear And

Tension

Check For Wear And

Damage

Clean Debris

Accumulation

Clean Outside and

Underside

Grease or Oil

Check Oil Level

REFERENCE EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH

PAGES USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS SEASON

Page 6 X

Pages 15 & 16 X

page 15 X*

Engine Manual X**

&Page 19

Engine X**

Manual.

Engine X

Manual.

Page 19 X

Engine Manual X**

& Page 20

Page 20 X X

Page 20 & 21 X

Page 6 X X

Pages 22-26 X X

Pages 20-21 X

Page 6 X X X

Pages 17 &:18 X X

Page 15 X

*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

TRACTOR

MODEL No.

LT120G30DB, NLT120G30DB

LTI25G33DB

LT140H33DBV, LT145H33DBV

LT125G38DB

LT145H38DBV, NLT145H38DBV

DRIVE BELTS

Engine to Transmission Engine to Deck Standard

2-8585 2-8793 1-8069

2-8585 2-9205 3-4168

2-8585 3-5500 4-2998

MOWER BLADES

NINJA

2-6597

2-4234

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

The hydrostictransmission does not normally require

maintainence,however,properoillevelshouldbeverified

sfter everyseason.

TO CHECK OIL LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION

Remove seat by removing seat adjustment knobs, See

Figure 18.

Lay seat forward. Be careful notto pullseatswitchwires

from the switch.

Disconnectnegative (black) battery wire from terminal

first!See Figure 19.

Disconnectpositive(red) battery wire from terminal last!

Remove batteryand battery tray. Transmissionis now

accessible.

REINSTALL

BATTERY

PER DECAL

FIGURE 18

SEAT

ADJUSTING

KNOBS

Clean any debris off of oil cap and top cover before

removiing fill cap. See Figure 20.

Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP

the engine, remove the key, remove the spark plug

wire(s) from the spark plug(s) and secure wire(s)

away from plug(s).

Visuallycheck oil level.

Oillevelshouldbe approximately3/4" (+1/4")from topof

case. Ifthe level is lowerthan 3/4",add 10W30 motoroil

to bringthe levelup as required.

Replacefillcap.

Reinstallbattery tray.

NEGATIVE (-)

TERMINAL

(BLACK)

FIGURE 19

POSITIVE(÷)

TERMINAL

(RED)

Reinstall battery. See Figure 19.

Reinstalland adjust seat. See Figure18.

- 3/4" +1/4"

FIGURE 20

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

MODELS L T120G30DB, NL T120G30DB,

LT125G33DB & LT125G38DB

These models are equipped with 12 & 12 1/2 hp engines

which are furnishes with extended oil drains. See Figure

21.

Raisetractorhood and tilt itforward.

Disconnectsparkplugwire. Securewire awayfrom soark

plug.

Put a brick or block of wood under deck wheel on opposite

side of oil drain.

Loosenoilfill cap on engine.

Placea 2 quart capacityflat containerbeneath end of oil

drain.

Removeoil plug.

Allowengineoilto drain completely.

After alloilhas drained, replace oilplugand fill enginewith

new motor oil as specifiedin Engine Owner's Manual.

MODELS LT140H33DBV, LT145H38DBV &

NL T145H38DB V

These models are equipped with 14 & 14 1/2 hp

engineswhichare furnished withFastexTM oildrains.See

Figure22.

Rotate drain body counterclockwise and pull out to open

drain.

Drainoil into a 2 quart container placed beneath end of oil

drain.

After all oil has drained, push drain body "IN" and rotate

clockwiseto close. Push drain cover over drain nipple.

Fill engine with new motor oil as specified in Engine

Owner's Manual.

NOTE:

Ifthetractor's engine is equipped withan oil filter, change

at everyoil change.Contactengine manufacturerdealer

for replacementfilter for particularengine.

ROTATE

CLOCKWISE AND

PULL OUT TO OPEN

FILLER

TUBE

OIL DRAIN

EXTENSION

FIGURE 21

FIGURE 22

PLUG

TO DRAIN OIL

L FILLER

TUBE

FASTEX'_

OIL DRAIN

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

The followinglubricationpoints shouldbe servicedafter

each 25 operating hours to insure optimum performance

of the Series D Lawn Tractor.

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Lubricateeach front wheel bearing through the grease

fitting on wheel hub. Using general purposegrease in a

greasegun, addgrease untilgreasepurgesfrom bearing.

See Figure 23.

AXLE SPINDLE

LUB RICATION

FITTING

AXLE SPINDLES

Lubricateeach axlespindlewith 1 shot ofgeneral purpose

grease. See Figure 23.

NOTE:

The R.H. spindle fitting faces forward and the L,H. spindle

fitting faces to the rear.

FRONT WHEEL BEARING

LUBRICATION FITTING

FIGURE 23

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PIVOT LUBRICATION

RTTING

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 24.

STEERING SECTOR GEAR

Lubricatewith a lightcoat of 30 wt. motoroil.See Figure

25.

STEERING SHAFT

Lubricatesteeringshaft wear pointswitha light coatof 30

wt. motoroil.

FIGURE 24

FUEL TANK

STEERING

SECTOR

GEAR

FIGURE 25

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

STEERING DRAG LINK

Lubricateboth ends of steering drag link with a small

amountof 30 wt. motoroilfrom anoilcan. See Figure26.

STEERING TIE ROD

Usingan oil can,filledwith30wt. motoroil, lubricateboth

endsof steeringtie rod. See Figure27.

BLADE ENGAGEMENT MECHANISM

Using30 wt. motor oil, lubricatethe blade engagement

mechanismpivot points,which are locatedon the R.H.

undersideof tractor.See Figure28.

PARK BRAKE LATCH

Using 30 wt. motor oil, lubricatethe park brake latch

mechanismpivot points, which are located on the L.H

undersideof tractor.See Figure29.

DECK LIFT MECHANISM

Lubricateallwear and pivotpoints ofthe deck liftmecha-

nismwith a thincoat of 30 wt. motor oil.

DRAG UNK

LUBRICATION

FIGURE 26

::::C'o:

FIGURE 27

LUBRICATE

COMPONENTS ON

UNDERSIDE

OF TRACTOR

".BLADE ENGAGEMENT

LEVER

FIGURE 28

PARK BRAKE

LATCH

LUBRICATE

COMPONENTS ON

UNDERSIDE

OF TRACTOR._

FIGURE 29

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

The componentslistedshouldbe servicedon a regular

basisto insurethattheyare intopworkingcondition.Refer

to SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page 14 for recommended

serviceintervals.

AIR CLEANER

ENGINE AIR PRE-CLEANER

Theengineairpre-cleanershouldbe removedandcleaned

every25 operatinghours.See Figure30. Referto Engine

Owner'sManual for specificcleaninginstructions.

ENGINE AIR CLEANER

The engine air cleaner element shouldbe removedand

replacedevery 25 operatinghours.See Figure30. Con-

tactenginemanufacturer'sdealerfor correctreplacement

element.

ENGINE

AIR PRE.CLEANER

FIGURE 30

FUEL

TANK

SPARK PLUG

Removeand replaceenginesparkplugafter 100 operat-

ing hours. Refer to EngineOwner's Manual for correct

replacementplugand gap specifications.

FUEL FILTER

Theenginefuelfiltershouldbe replaced every100 oper-

atinghours.Remove the fuel filter as follows:

NOTE:

Itmay be necessary to drainthe fuel tank before removing

fuel filter to preventexcessivespillageof gasoline.

HOSE CLAMR

Raisetractorhood.

Removesparkplugwire(s)andsecureawayfrom plug(s).

Locate fuel filter. Remove hose clamps and fuel hoses

from bothsides of fuel filter. See Figure31.

NEW FUEL FII

PART No. 1-4359

FIGURE 31

Installnew fuel filtei"part number1°4359. See Figure32,

Fillfueltankwith freshgasoline.Refer to EngineOwner's

Manualforfuel specifications.

Reconnectsparkplugwire(s).

FIGURE 32

Lowertractor hood.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

The engine coolingsystemconsists of an engineshroud

and engine fins.These shouldbe kept clean and free of

debrisas needed or clean at least every 100 operating

houm.

The batteryshouldbe servicedevery25 hours of opera-

tion.

Raiseoperator'sseat.

Removethe two adjustingknobs.

Remove seat assemblyand moveforward.Use care not

to disconnectwiresfrom seat switch.See Figure33.

Removenegative(-) cable first.

Removepositive(+) cable.

REMOVE ADJUSTING

KNOBS AND MOVE _ / --

S ,TFO.WA.0, I / ,7

FIGURE 33

CHECKING BATTERY ELECTROLYTE

Carefully remove battery cell covers.

Visually check electrolyte level in each cell. Level shouldbe

1/8" to 3/8" above cell plates up to the fill rings.

ELECTROLYTE

3116" ABOVE

CELL PLATES

FIGURE 34

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Usingdistilledwater, fill cells as needed to 1/8" to 3/8"

above cell plates.

Replace cell covers.

Charge battery if required.

Install positive(+) cable first.

Install negative(-) cable last.

Install seat assembly over battery and secure in position

with adjusting knobs. Leave knobs loose.

Lower operator's seat and adjust to desired position.

Raise seat and tighten adjusting knobs.

BATTERY CHARGING

The engine is equipped with a flywheel alternator to

charge the battery. If the tractor is not run regularly,

connect the battery to a charger monthlyto maintainthe

specific gravity at 1.250 or higher. If this reading falls

below 1.175, the batteryliquidmay freeze whentempera-

turesdropto around zero degrees F. To charge, connect

perinstructionsfumishedwithcharger,If time allows, slow

charge at 1 amp for ten hours, or as an alternate, fast

charge at 3 amps forfour hours. Observe all precautions

while charging.

.LEY

TRACTION DR! VE-BEL T

Check the tractiondrivebeltfordamage andwear after25

operatinghours. The traction drive belt is locatedon the

undersideofthe tractorandspansfromthe enginepulley's

top groove to the transmissionpulley. See Figure 35.

TRACTION --

DRIVE BELT

FIGURE 35

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Should the tractiondrive belt show signs of excessive

wear or damage, replace.

MOWER DECK REMOVAL

Placetractoron a firm,levelsurfacesuchasadrivewayor

garage floor and engage park brake.

Turnengine "OFF".

Raise hoodand removesparkplugwirefromsparkplug.

Securesparkplugwireawayfromsparkplug.See Figure

36.

UFT ROD

FRONT

UFT ARM

FIGURE 37

HAIR PIN

Lowerdeck to lowestsetting.

Disconnectdeck liftrodfromfrontliftarm. See Figure37

Removehair pinsfromfrontdeckhangerrod.See Figure

38.

RIGHT

SIDE

LO;T

Turnwheelsto the left, k'-,

Hold front of deck"UP"andslidefrontdeckhangerrodto ""'_%_- "'_

the right and out. FRONT DECK /"f_ _.._/_/_

HANOERROO/

Lowerfront of deck to ground. /

FRONT

Remove hair pin and flat washerfrom reardeck hanger LIFT HAIRPIN

bracket on bothsidesof tractor.See Figure39. ARM

FIGURE 38

SECURE WIRE

AWAYFROMPLUG ! t_

FIGURE 38

__.//_ SECTOR I

PIN AND WASHER_ _. ,

FROM BOTH _ /

../_.._.TO R PLATES "_' _.__L_

FIGURE 39

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Make note of hole used in sector plate.

Slide sectorplates off of rear deck hanger brackets.

Slide deck forward.

Remove deck drive beItfrom engine pulley bottom groove.

See Figure 40.

Slidedeck back and disconnect springfrom tension idler.

Pull deck from under tractor from R.H. side.

TRACTION DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

Remove two belt guide mounting bolts from each side of

tractor frame. See Figure 41.

Slide belt guide assembly to the rear and remove.

Disconnect traction belt idler pulley spring from tractor

frame. See Figure 42.

Loosen mounting nuts on traction drive belt tension and

stationary idlers just enough to allow belt to clear belt

guides. See Figure 43.

(30" & 33" BELT GUIDES SHOWN)

FIGURE 40

FIGURE 41

RIGHT REAR

TRACTOR FRAME

FIGURE 42

_I'ATIONARY------1 I-_1 _ LOO6EN

II I

IDLER

FIGURE 43

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Removetractiondrivebeltfromenginepulleytop groove.

See Figure44.

Removebelt from centerbeltguide.

Pullbelt untilitcan be removedfrom transmissionpulley.

TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

Place new traction drive belt over transmission pulley and

span to engine pulley.

Place belt intotop grooveof enginepulley.

REMOVE

FROM PULLEY

Route belt through stationary and tension idlers. See

Figure45.

FIGURE 44

PULLEY

NOTE:

When installing new belt, make certain the stationary idler

is mounted in the hole closest to the L.H. side of the tractor.

See Figure 45. (See Page 29 for Belt Adjustment)

Make certainbelt is withinbeltguidesof idlers.

Attachtensionidlerspringtotractorframe. See Figure46,

Reinstall mower deck in reverse order of removal.

TENSION

IDLER

STATIONARY

IDLER

STATIONARY

IDLER

BRACKET

RIGHT REAR

TRACTOR FRAME

STATIONARY

IDLER

FIGURE 45

!CTSPRING

TO FRAME

FIGURE 46

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

30" & 33" DECK DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND

REPLACEMENT

Inspect deck drive belt for excessive wear and damage

after every 25 operating hours. Replacement procedures

are as follows:

SPINDLE PULLEY

COVER

REMOVE

IDLER

Place tractoron a firm, level surface.

Turn engine "OFF".

Raise hood, remove spark plug wire from spark plug and

secure wire away from spark plug.

Remove mower deck.

Remove deck belt idler pulley. See Figure 47.

Remove spindle pulley cover. See Figure 47.

Remove old belt.

Replace with new belt, part number 2-2786 (30"), 2-6546

(33"), in reverse order.

FIGURE 47

SPINDLE----]

PULLEYFq L

IDLERPULLEY

FIGURE 48

Adjustidler pulley belt guide if necessary to obtain 1/16"

clearance between belt and belt guide. See Figure 48.

REMOVE IDLER ---_

38" DECK DRIVE BEL T REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Movetractorto a firm, levelsurface.

Turn engine "OFF".

Raise hood, remove spark plug wire from spark plug and

secure wnreaway from spark plug.

Remove deck from tractor.

Remove spindle belt guard. See Figure 49.

Remove tension idler. See Figure 49.

FIGURE 49

BELT GUARD

Remove old belt. _ ,__ . _ TENSION

p' 1,1,c,E, .cE\

Replace new belt, part number 3-5500, in reverse order. I.,_ (TYP'cAL) k_y(F_-'_o_

See Fngure 50 _pupl_ _ __._

FIGURE 50

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

" W.ARNING " A I

Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe I

injury. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or I

working around blades. DO NOT use a blade that is I

excessively worn or damaged. I

_Ib WARNING --_

I Never use a cutting blade that shows signs oq

excessive wear or damage. Refer to Figure 4.5. Wear I

heavy leather gloves when handling or working I

around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharPl

and can cause severe injury. I

STANDARD BLADE WEAR LIMITS

All mowerblades shouldbe checked for excessivewear

anddamage before each use.See Figure52.

30" &33"MOWER BLADEREMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Movetractorto a firm, levelsurface.

Turn engine "OFF".

-_ -_ _ B- WEARUMIT

__ CUTTINGEDGE

-_.._ WORN

_--- C- DANGEROUSCONDITIONI

DO NOT USEON MOWERI

FIGURE 52

I11

Raise hood, remove spark plug wire from spark plug and r-_ NUT BLADE-JJ-_ ./1

secure wire away from spark plug. 1 _-FF-'-LOCK WASHER I/I _ I

e ove eo ,ro traOor.

Install new 30" blade, pad number 1-8069, or 3-4168 for _J/ "_/

33" blade mounting bar. v__

BLADEMOUNTINGBOLTS

FIGURE 53

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Install blade mounting bolts, internal tooth lock washers

and nuts. See Figure 53

Torque blade to 30 to 40 Ft, Lbs.

38" STANDARD MOWER BLADE REMOVAL AND

REPLACEMENT

Move tractor to a firm, level surface.

Turn engine "OFF".

Raise hood, remove spark plug wire from spark plug and

secure wire away from plug.

Remove mowing deck from tractor.

Carefully position deck to access blades.

Remove blade mounting nut and cone washer from each

blade. See Figure 54.

Install new blades, part number 4-2998.

Secure blades with cone washers and mounting nuts. See

Figure 54.

Torque blade to 70 to 80 Ft Lbs.

(2- REQUIRED)

CONE

I WASHER

_ MOUNTING NUT

FIGURE 54

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

SHARPENING STANDARD BLADE(S)

Blades should be kept sharp at all times. When the

blade(s) are dull, cut grass will be ragged and lawn will

usuallyturn brown.Sharpen standardbladesas follows:

Movetractorto a firm, levelsurface.

Tum engine "OFF'.

Raise hood,removesparkplugwirefromsparkplugand

securewire away from plug.

Remove mowing deck fromtractor.

Remove mower blade(s)

Inspectfor excessivewear or damage.

FIGURE 56

Never use a blade that shows signs of

exceaslve wear or damage. Refer to Figure

52 for standard blade wear limits.

Sharpenstandardmowerblade(s) at 25° angle+3°. See

Figure 56.

NINJATM BLADE WEAR LIMITS

The NinjaTM recyclingblade requiresmorefrequentser-

vice intervalsthan standardblades. Check the NinjaTM

recyclingblade for excessivewear or damageafterevery

use. See Figure 57.

NINJATM BLADE SHARPENING

The NinjaTM recycling blade requires more frequent

sharpening than standard blades due to its recycling

method.

Remove the NinjaTM blade by followingproceduresfor

standardblade removal.

Inspectthe NinjaTM bladefor excessivewear or damage.

See Figure57 for NinjaTM bladewear limits,

B- WEAR UMIT

(CRACKS OR NOTCHES

BEGIN TO APPEAR)

_ DANGEROUS CONDITIONI / _2._ ._,' 'It

DO NOT USE ON MOWERI "_ "_ _

FIGURE 57

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Never use a blade that shows signs of

excessive wear or damage. Refer to Figure

57 for NinJaTM blade wear limits.

Sharpen allcuttingedges ofthe NinjaTM recycling blade at

27° (+3°, -2 °) for optimum performance. See Figure 58.

Reinstall sharpened NinjaTM blade in reverse order of

removal.

Torque mounting bolts or nuts to proper standard blade

torque value for deck being serviced.

BLADE

FIGURE 58

Should a gradual loss of traction be noticed, it may be

necessary to adjust the traction drive belt tension. Adjust

as follows:

BELT

BRACKET

Movetractor to a firm, level surface.

Turn engine "OFF".

Raise hood remove spark plug wire from spark plug and

secure wire away from plug.

Remove mowing deck.

Remove the traction drive belt stationary idler mounting

bolt. See Figure 59.

Move the stationary idler one hole toward right side of

tractor for more tension.

NOTE:

Note the orientation of belt guide and make certain it

remainsin the same orientationafter moving idler.

NOTE:

Should less tension be required move stationaryidler

towardsright side of tractor. See Figure59.

IDLER

STATIONARY

MOUNTING BOLT

LESS

BELT GUIDE-

MAKE CERTAIN BELT

GUIDE ORIENTATION

IS MAINTAINED.

STATIONARY

IDLER

MOUNTING BOLT

FIGURE 59

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Securestationaryidlerwith mountingbolt.

Place sparkplug wire onto spark plug.

Setpark brake.

Start Engine.

Visuallyinspecttractiondrive beltfor movement.

When properlyadjusted,the tractiondrivebelt shouldnot

have any movement or rotationwith the engine running

and park brake engaged.

Shouldmovement be present,readjusttractiondrive belt

to releasebeittension asdescribedinpreviousinstructions.

Movetractorto a firm, levelsurface. /

Turn engine"OFF'.

Raisehood,remove sparkplug wirefrom sparkplug and

securewire away fromplug.

Movebladeengagement leverdownto"OFF".See Figure ._._:

60. -::

ENGAGEMENT

TO "OFF"

Lower deckto lowest cutting position

Checkfrontto rear level.

If deck front to rear level is not correct,

thiscouldcause blade beltproblems.

30" & 33" DECKS

Measure length of blade cable extensionspring. See

Figure61.

Moveblade engagement lever to "ON".

Measure blade cable extension spring.Spring should

extend1"+_1/8"for properbelttension.See Figure61.

EXTENSION SPRING

FIGURE 60

FIGURE 61

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

To adjust tension, remove extension rod mountingbolt

and nut. See Figure62.

Move extension rodto next hole towards rear of deck and

securewith mountingbolt and nut. MOUNTING-

NUT & BOLT

Measure extension spring with blade engagement lever in

the "ON" and "OFF" positions. See Figure 61. Continue

adjustment until tension is correct.

-_LEAST TENSION/d

• _L / MOSTTENSlON

"-_ //

FIGURE 62

NOTE:

Before adjusting deck, bring tire pressureto properpsi.

Front12 psi, Rear 10 psi.

SIDE TO SIDE LEVEL

Movetractorto a firm, level surface.

Turn engine "OFF".

Raisehood, remove spark plugwire from spark plug and

securewire away from plug.

Move blade engagement lever to "OFF".

Place a piece of angle iron under center rear of deck.

SECTOR

PLATE

__ REMOV_ _

Remove hair pins and washers securing rear of deck to

sector plates. See Figure 65.

FIGURE 65

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Slidesectoroffof pinsandcarefullylowerdeckontoangle

iron.

33" DECK SHOWN

Rotate.blade(s) untilblade tipsare at each sideof deck.

•Measuredistancefrom blade tipto flooron each sideof LMEASUREFROM

deck. BLADE TIPS

TO FLOOR

Bladetips shouldbe within1/8"ofeach otherfor thedeck

to be consideredlevel. See Figure66.

If measurementdiffersmore than 1/8",adjustas follows:

Loosenfrontliftarm pivotboltonfrontof rightsiderail.See

Figure67.

NOTE:

The 38" deck does not incorporatea pivotbolt.

PIVOT BOLT

LOOSEN

SHOULDER BOLT

_-_ ANGLE IRON

FIGURE 66

Looseneccentricshoulderbolt. See Figure67.

Turneccentric"UP"or'DOWN" as requiredto leveldeck.

See Figure67.

Tighteneccentricshoulderbolt.

Tighten pivotbolt.

ECCENTRIC

AS REQUIRED

FIGURE 67

Place sector plates back onto rear lift arms and secure

withwashersand hairpins. SECTORPLATES

Make certainsector plates are mountedin the same _---_,,, ,,__ _;¢__ ________

holeson each side forproper frontto rearlevel.

FRONT TO REAR LEVEL-SECTOR PLATES --_-- "_-_

LOWEST OE

Removehairpinsand washerssecuringsectorplatesto

rearliftarms.See Figure 68. _ ~ _DECI(-S'_ING _ -------_-SETTING

Movesectorplate as requiredto raiseorlowerdeck. ___.-__ .)_1--'_ I_11_1_

DECK

REMOVE'

HAIR PIN & WASHER

FIGURE 68

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE:

Thedeck shouldbe set sothat the rearofthe deck is 1/4"

lowerthan the front.See Figure69.

FRONT

X • 1/4"

33" DECK SHOWN

P'/////;! REAR

FRONT TO REAR LEVEL- FRONT LIFT ROD

If the sector plates are in their lowest setting and proper L__ MEASUREFROM

level cannot be obtained, adjust the front liftrod as follows: BLADETIPSTOFLOOR

FIGURE 69

Movedeck lift leverto #5 position.

30" & 33" DECK

Place a 2X4 woodenblockon edge underfrontcenter of

deck.

Place a 3X3 wooden blockunder rearcenter of deck.

NUT

Remove hair pins and washers securingsectorplates.

Lowerrear of deck onto3X3 block. See Figure68.

Removehairpinand washer securingfrontliftrodtofront

liftarm. See Figure 70.

Removefront lift rod andcarefullyrestfrontof deckonto

2X4 block.

Loosenjam nuton front liftrod.See Figure70.

•HAIR PIN

_ FRONT UFT ROD

FIGURE 70

Turnfrontliftrodhangerblockuntilitcan be reinstalledinto

frontlift arm withoutliftingdeck. See Figure70.

Secure lift rodto liftarm withwasher and hair pin.

Placesector platesonto rearhanger bracketsandsecure

withwashers and hair pins.

Raisedeck and remove wooden blocks.

Repeat steps for frontto rear level adjustment.Referto

FRONT TO REAR LEVEL- SECTOR PLATESo

Make certainsector plates are mountedin the same I

holes on each sidefor proper front to rear level. I

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE:

Before adjusting deck, bring tire pressureto proper psi.

Front 12 psi, Rear 10 psi.

SIDE TO SIDE LEVEL

FRONT OF TRACTOR

BLOCK

Move tractor to a firm, level surface.

Turn engine "OFF".

Raise hood, remove spark plug wire from spark

plug and secure wire away from plug.

Move blade engagement lever to "OFF".

Place a 2-112" tall block under the front of the deck

centered between the front lift arms. See Fig 70a.

Place a 1-3/4" tall block under the rear of the

deck in the center. See Fig 70a.

Position the blades as shown in Fig 70a and lower

the deck onto the blocks.

1-3/4"TALLBLOCK_--_

FIGURE 70a

BLADESORIENTATEDFORSIDE-TO-SIDELEVELCHECK

38" DECK

Disconnect the front lift rod and the rear hanger

plates. See Fig 68 on page 32 and Fig 70b.

NUT

Put the lift lever in the 3rd position from low cut.

Measure the distance from each blade tip to the

floor. The measurements should be within 1/8"

of each other. (Factory setting)

If the difference is less than 1/8", go to next

section, Front-to-rear level.

If the difference is more than 1/8", adjust as

described in the following steps.

FRONT UFT

FIGURE 70b

Loosen the front adjuster nut until adjuster

moves freely. Then, tighten the nut until the

adjuster moves only when moderate force is

applied to one side of the deck. See Fig. 70c.

Adjust the side-to-side level of the blade tips by

moving one side of the deck up or down as

needed to obtain 118" or less side-to-side deck

level.

After leveling deck, re-tighten the adjuster nut

to from 30 to 40 ft-lbs.

FIGURE 70c

_ADJUSTER

NUT

33A

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Attach the rear hanger plates to the hole that

most closely aligns with the pin on the deck lift

bracket. Secure with washer and hair pin.

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Make certain sectorplatesare mountedin the same I

holes on each side for proper frontto rear level J

FRONT OF TRACTOR

Adjust the swivel on the front lift rod until it

lines up with the hole in the front lift bracket.

(make sure the lift rod is at the top of the slot in

the deck bracket) Secure with hair pin.

FRONT TO REAR LEVEL

Position the blades as shown in Fig. 70d.

Measure the distance from the left front blade

tip to the ground and from the right rear blade

tip to the ground. The front left blade tip should

be between 1/8" and 3/8" higher than the right

rear (factory setting). If it is between 1/8" and

3/8" you are finished with adjustment.

If it is not within specifications, adjust by raising

or lowering the front of the deck using the

the swivel on the front lift rod. Turning the swivel

clockwise will raise the front of the deck. Turning

the swivel counter-clockwise will lower the front of

the deck.

BLADE TIP

RIGHT REAR BLADE TIP

FIGURE 70d

BLADESORIENTATEDFORFRONT-TO-REAR

LEVELCHECK

NOTE:

The deck should be set sothat the rear of the deck is 1/4"

lowerthan the front. See Fig. 70e.

33" DECK SHOWN

FRONT

JL MEASURE FROM

BLADE TIPS TO FLOOR

REAR

FIGURE 70e

33B

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

STEERING SECTOR

Should excessive "PLAY" be present in the steering,

adjustas follows:

Tum Engine"OFF" and raise tractorhood.

Removespark plugwire from spark plug and securewire

away from plug.

From leftside of tractor,locatethe steeringsectorbelow

fuel tank. See Figure 71.

Looseneccentricmounting nut.

Rotate eccentric clockwise until steering "PLAY" is re-

duced.See Figure 71.

Tighteneccentricmounting nut.

Replacespark plugwire onto sparkplugand lowerhood.

FIGURE 71

If movement of tractor does not correspond with the

selectedspeedonshiftquadrant,adjustthe speedcontrol

lever as follows:

Withengine running,drivetractor and move shiftleverto

locateneutral.

Turn engine "OFF".

Raise hood,remove sparkplugwire fromsparkplugand

securewire away from plug.

Locate speed control lever mount behind right rear tire.

See Figure72.

Loosenmountingnuts.

Movethe speed controlleveruntilit is indirectrelationto

the neutral"N"position on quadrant. See Figure 73.

Tighten mounting nuts.

SPEED CONTROL

LEVER MOUNT

CONTROL

LEVER

MOUNTING (_

NUTS

FIGURE 72

SPEED CONTROL LEVER

MOVE TO NEUTRAL

(N) POSITION

FIGURE 73

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

HYDRO DRIVE MODELS

To be properlyadjusted,the brake shouldstopthe tractor

inapproximately6 feet from top speed when the clutch/

brake pedal is fully depressed.

Adjustbrake when necessary as follows:

Turnengine "OFF'.

Raise hood, remove spark plugwire fromsparkplugand

securewire away from plug.

Locatebrake adjustmenton rightsideoftractor infrontof

andbehind rightrear wheel. See Figure74.

Turn nut clockwise to increase braking action or, coun-

terclockwiseto decrease brakingaction.See Figure 74.

Replace spark plugwire, startengine andtest brake.

Continue adjustment as described above until proper

adjustmentis achieved.

GEAR DRIVE MODELS

Tobe properlyadjusted,the brakeshouldstopthe tractor

inapproximately6 feet fromtop speed when the clutch/

brakepedal is fully depressed.

Adjustbrake when necessaryas follows:

Turn engine "OFF".

Raisehood, remove sparkplugwire from spark plug and

securewire away from plug.

Locatebrake adjustmenton rightsideof tractorin backof

and behind rightrear wheel. See Figure 75.

Turn nut clockwise to increase braking action or, coun-

terclockwiseto decrease brakingaction.See Figure75.

Replace spark plugwire, startengine and test brake.

Continue adjustment as described above until proper

adjustmentis achieved.

FIGURE 74

ADJUSTMENT

FIGURE 75

BRAKE

ELECTRICAL

Figure 76 illustratestypical hamess mutingon all the

Series D Lawn Tractors. Use this when locatingvarious

electricalcomponents.

_---- O BATI1ERY

NEGATIVE (-)

-TO BATTERY

PosmvF.(+)

TERMINAL

(UNDER SEAT)

R,H°

HEADLIGHT

SWITCH

BLADE ENGAGEMENT

LEVER SWITCH

SWITCH

20 AMP-

FUSE

BRAKE

SWITCH

HEADUGHT

HEAD

HARNESS

GROUND

TO ENGINE

FIGURE 76

ELECTRICAL

The schematics below, Figure 77 & Figure 78 represent

models with and without headlights.

BRIGGS & STRA TTON WITHOUT LIGHTS

STARTER k

"EDI

/-IGNITION

ENGINE /GROUND

RED

'_--ALTERNATOR

BLACK RED

BATTERY

PEDAL SWITCH

INoj. I

BLACK

GREENI I N_ I II

I I BLACK

RED

B_ YELLOW

BLUE

FIGURE 77

BRIGGS & STRA TTON WITH LIGHTS

ANTI-AFTER FIRE

SOLENOID --_

ENGINE

STARTER

BLACK

BAI"rlERY

IGNmON GROUND

AC OUTPUT

RED

PINK

RED

ALTERNATOR

RED

SOLENOID

RED

PEDAL

SWITCH

BLACK

PTO

SWITCH

RED

BLACK

UGHT

SWITCH

_mTION

KEYswrrc_

YEllOW

SEAT

SWITCH

IN_ I

I" Tl

HEAD

UGHTS

SEAT

SWITCH

GREEN

PURPLE

FIGURE 78

3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

For three (3) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through

any 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 both.

For ninety (90) days from purchase date for the odginal purchaser's commercial, rental, or other non-residential use

SNAPPER, through any SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge, any part or parts found upon examination by th=

factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.

All transportation costs incurred by the purchaser in submitting material to a SNAPPER dealer for replacement under

this warranty must be paid by the purchaser.

This warranty does not apply to engines and their components, hydro transmissions, gear drive transmissions and

batteries, as these items are warranted separately. This warranty does not apply to parts that have been damaged by

accident, alteration, abuse, improper lubrication, normal wear, or other cause beyond the control of SNAPPER. This

warranty does not cover any machine or component part that has been altered or modified changing safety,

performance, or durability.

There is no other express warranty.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to three

(3) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential or other non-commercial use, and ninety

(90) days from purchase for the original purchaser's commercial, rental or other non-residential use, and to the

extent permitted by law, any and all implied warranties are excluded. This is the exclusive remedy. Liabilities

for consequential damages, under any and all warranties are excluded.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow the exclusion or

limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

WARNING: THE USE OF REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN GENUINE SNAPPER PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE

SAFETY OF SNAPPER PRODUCTS AND WILL VOID ANY LIABILITY AND WARRANTY BY SNAPPER

ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF SUCH PARTS.

IMPORTANT: Please fill outthe attachedSNAPPER Product RegistrationCard immediatelyand mail to:

Snapper's Product Registration Center, P.O. Box 777, McDonough, Georgia 30253

SERVICE NOTES

Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for

8NAPPER

LAWN TRA C TOR

HYDROSTA TIC &

GEAR DRIVE

SERIES D

IA WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State I

of Califomia to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

SNAPPER INC

MANUAL No. 3-5576 (REV. 2, 6/98)

Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for

,SNAPPER,

LAWN TRA CTOR

HYDROSTATIC &

GEAR DRIVE

SERIES D

MODELS

GEAR DRIVE HYDROSTATIC

DRIVE

LT120G30DB LT140H33DBV

NLT120G30DB LT145H33DBV

LT125G38DB LT145H38DBV

NLT145H38DBV

MODEL DESIGNATION

ENGINE HP

DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE

CUTTING WIDTH

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

LT I 145I H 1381 O I B I V I

i ENGINE TYPE

; ENGINE MODEL

SERIES DESIGNATION

LT - Lawn Tractor Model Designation

120 - 12.0 HP Engine Horse Power

125 - 12,5 HP Engine Horse Power

H - Hydrostatic Transmission

30 - 30" Cutting Width Mower

33 - 33" Cuttino Width Mower

140 - 14.0 HP Engine Horse Power

145 - 14.5 HP Engine Horse Power

G - Gear Drive Transmission

38 - 38" Cutting Width Mower

D - Series Designation

B - Briggs & Stratton Engine

V - Over Head Valve Type Engine

Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product! Before operating the Lawn Tractor, read and follow the

"IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on pages 2 & 2A, 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 ff used improperly. REMEMBER: SAFETY REQUIRES CAREFULL USE IN ACCORDANCE

WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMON SENSE/.

SNAPPER NC

MANUAL No. 3-5576 (REV. 2, 6/98)