Snapper Rear Engine Riders Manuel

DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST For

SNAPPER REAR ENGINE RIDERS

Tools required for set-up are: HAMMER, PLIERS,

7/16” and 1/2” WRENCH or SOCKET.

A package of Battery Acid (Electrolyte), purchased

separately, is required for electric start models.

SNAPPER Rear Engine Riding Mowers are shipped with

steering components, seat & fuel tank detached. After

uncrating, inspect the machine for damage, then

proceed as follows to assemble and prepare the unit.

Open parts box and hardware bag and identify

components shown on pages 5, 6, & 7. NOTE that NOT

ALL PARTS in each bag are used on any one rider.

A. STEERING COMPONENTS

1. Steering Shaft

(a) Carefully stand Rider on rear bumper.

(b) Push steering shaft into place (See figure 2).

end.

(d) Tap upper bushing so that it contacts control

panel.

(e) Place thrust washer on top of bushing.

(f) Install 3/16” x 1-1/2” cotter-pin from parts bag

into steering shaft above thrust washer.

(g) Install bushing cover over cotter-pin, thrust

washer and bushing.

(h) Slide foam steering shaft cover over steering

shaft. See Figure 1.

FIGURE 1

2. Installing Tie Rods - Narrow Front Frame (28”

& smaller deck)

(a) Install bushings onto tie rods.

(b) Install tie rods into steering shaft. Secure with

3/8” flat washers and 5/32” x 1” cotter-pins. See

Figure 2.

FIGURE 2

3. Installing Tie Rods - Wide Front Frame (30” &

larger deck)

(a) Install tie rods, 5/16” lock washers and 5/16”-

24 hex nuts. Tighten securely. See Figure 3.

FIGURE 3

INSTRUCTION No. 3-5621 (REV. 3, 8/20/99)

STEERING

SHAFT

TIE

ROD

BUSHING

3/8” FLAT

WASHER

5/32” X 1”

COTTER PIN

STEERING

ARM

TIE ROD

5/16” SPLIT

LOCKWASHER

5/16” HEX NUT

FOAM STEERING

SHAFT COVER

THRUST

WASHER

3/16” X 1-1/2”

COTTER PIN

CONTROL

PANEL

UPPER

BUSHING

BUSHING COVER

(CUP DOWN TO

COVER COTTER

PIN)

4. Installing Steering Wheel

(a) Slide steering wheel on steering shaft.

Normally, the offset of the steering wheel should

be towards operator’s seat.

NOTE: For more operator room, the steering wheel

offset can be turned towards front of the Rear Engine

Rider. The “SNAPPER” logo in the center of steering

wheel can be snapped out and turned also.

(b) Support steering wheel and drive the 1/4” x 1-

1/2” roll pin into steering wheel and steering shaft.

See Figure 4.

FIGURE 4

B. MOWING DECK

1. Cutting Blade

(a) Check the torque of mowing blade(s)

mounting bolt(s). (30 to 40 ft. lbs. recommended

for single blade mowers & 40 to 50 ft. lbs.

recommended for double blade mowers).

(b) Check blade(s) straightness per operators

manual.

C. LUBRICATION

1. Perform normal lubrication of the Rear Engine

Rider. Check differential and chain case for proper

lubricant levels. See Operator’s manual.

2. After completing lubrication, carefully lower

Rear Engine Rider to floor to continue set-up.

D. FUEL SYSTEM

1. Fuel Tank

Place fuel tank in bracket behind seat bracket

and push tank down until it snaps into position.

See Figure 5.

FIGURE 5

2. Fuel Line

Slide fuel line onto fuel tank hose barb and

move hose clamp above end of the fuel tank

hose barb (approximately 1/8” from end of

hose). The fuel filter has been installed by the

engine manufacturer. See Figure 6.

FIGURE 6

E. OPERATOR’S SEAT – NON-HINGED MODELS

1. Install seat switch into bottom of seat by

pushing in and turning clockwise until switch locks

into place. See Inset in Figure 7.

2. Lay forward edge of seat onto seat pan with seat

switch protruding through opening in pedestal.

3. Connect seat switch wiring harness to male

tabs of seat switch (under seat). See Figure 7.

4. Position operator’s seat onto seat bracket.

5. Install two 5/16-18 hex head flange patch lock

screws into rear holes of seat.

6. Install two spacers onto the two adjusting knobs.

7. Install adjusting knobs through seat bracket

and into the two front holes in operator’s seat.

8. Adjust seat to desired position. Partially tighten

rear screws, allowing seat to slide front to back.

Tighten adjusting knobs to secure seat in position.

See Figure 7.

FIGURE 7

SUPPORT STEERING WHEEL

WHILE DRIVING ROLL PIN

STEERING

WHEEL WITH

OFFSET

TOWARDS

OPERATOR’S

SEAT 1/4” X 1-1/2”

ROLL PIN

FUEL TANK ORIENTATION

PUSH

DOWN

FUEL

TANK

FUEL

LINE

HOSE

CLAMPS

FUEL

FILTER

INSET

SEAT

SWITCH

P.N. 2-9211

BOTTOM OF

OPERATOR’S

SEAT

SWITCH

MOUNTING

HOLE

TAB

LOCKS

TAB LOCK

ENGAGEMENT

SLOTS

INSERT SWITCH &

ROTATE 1/8” OF A

TURN CLOCKWISE

OPERATOR’S

SEAT

ADJUSTING

KNOBS &

SPACERS

SEAT

SWITCH

WIRE

5/16-18 PATCH

LOCK SCREW

(DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN!)

E. OPERATOR’S SEAT – HINGED SEAT MODELS

1. Fold the hinged seat plate forward and follow

steps 4 through 8 in Section “OPERATOR’S

SEAT, NON-HINGED MODELS” for 8 & 10HP

models. See Figure 8.

FIGURE 8

F. BATTERY

The batteries for the electric start models are

shipped dry. It should be activated and charged

according to the instructions below.

1. BATTERY REMOVAL

(a) Remove battery cover by pulling each side

away from ratchet fasteners. See Figure 9.

FIGURE 9

(b) Remove the hair pin and swivel from the

deck support to allow clearance for battery

removal.

2. BATTERY ACTIVATION

(a) Place battery in a well ventilated area on a

level surface.

(b) Remove battery cell caps. Fill cells as

required with electrolyte to between minimum

and maximum fill line as viewed from outside

battery case. Filling battery with electrolyte will

bring the battery to 80% charged state.

WARNING

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. DO NOT attempt to

charge battery while installed on the RIDER. DO

NOT use “BOOST” chargers on the battery. DO NOT

OVER FILL!

NOTE: The recommended level of electrolyte is 3/16”

above cell plates. DO NOT place anything in battery

other than specified electrolyte.

3. BATTERY CHARGING

(a) With all cell caps removed, connect an

automotive type battery charger to battery

terminals; RED to positive (+) and BLACK to

negative (-) terminal.

(b) Slow charge at 2 to 6 amps for 30 minutes.

electrolyte if necessary, and tighten cell caps.

5/16” PATCH LOCK

SCREWS

ADJUSTING

KNOBS &

SPACERS

FRONT

OF SEAT

PULL COVER AWAY FROM

RATCHET FASTENERS ON

BOTH SIDES

4. BATTERY INSTALLATION

(a) Slide battery partially into box, with positive

end to inside and terminals to rear, to allow for

cable installations.

(b) Battery cables MUST BE SECURED TO

BATTERY TERMINALS as shown in Figure 10,

using the 1/4” screws, that are mounted on

terminals, and lock nuts from the hardware bag.

positive (+) terminal insulator over positive

terminal and cable. Install negative (-) cable last

after positive terminal insulator has been

installed. See Figure 10.

(d) Slide battery into battery box and reinstall

battery cover.

(e) Reinstall deck support swivel and hair pin.

FIGURE 10

G. DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR

The discharge deflector is shipped in the “UP”

position. Remove rubber band, lower discharge

deflector and secure to deck with carriage bolt(s), flat

washer(s) and wing nut(s) furnished in the deck. See

Figure 11.

H. ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT

The electrical connection at the engine is shipped

disconnected to protect the electrical system when

the battery is installed and MUST BE THE LAST

STEP in preparation.

1. Connect electrical circuit at rear of the engine.

See Figure 12.

WARNING

IF ENGINE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

ARE CONNECTED WITHOUT THE BATTERY

PROPERLY INSTALLED AND ENGINE IS

STARTED, THE POSITIVE (+) CABLE COULD

ARC CAUSING DAMAGE OR INJURY.

FIGURE 12

I. ENGINE

Perform engine service, oil and fuel, according to

engine manufacturer’s recommendations.

J. PRE-SALE CHECK

Completely fill out the attached Pre-Sale Checklist

BEFORE starting the engine, testing the Rear

Engine Rider or delivering to the customer.

CABLES MUST BE

MOUNTED TO

TERMINALS AS

SHOWN

RED POSITIVE (+) CABLE

POSITIVE

TERMINAL

INSULATOR

BLACK

NEGATIVE (-)

CABLE

TO OUTSIDE OF

MOWER

SECURE DISCHARGE

DEFLECTOR TO DECK

WITH CARRIAGE BOLTS,

FLAT WASHERS, & WING

NUTS FIGURE 11

SERVICE NOTES

______________________________________________________________________________

DEALER PRE-SALE CHECKLIST

The following must be accomplished prior sale. Refer to detailed set-up instructions. Review this list with

purchaser. Check (✓) items actually performed and signed on this page.

SET-UP CHECKLIST

______ STEERING WHEEL and steering shaft assembled.

______ TIE RODS connected.

______ LUBRICATION of entire unit completed.

______ OPERATOR’S SEAT installed and tightened and seat switch connected.

______ FUEL TANK installed and fuel line connected.

______ GRASS DEFLECTOR, MULCH COVER or CATCHER ADAPTER and assembly positioned, secured, checked.

______ BATTERY activated and charge per instructions and installed into battery compartment on rider.

______ TIRE inflated to proper Pounds per Square Inch (PSI). Front tire is 15 PSI and Rear tire is 10 PSI.

CUTTING BLADE & MOWER

______ BLADE RETAINING hardware checked for proper tightness.

______ BLADE TIP CLEARANCE inside lower edge of mower checked and corrected as needed.

______ BLADE STRAIGHTNESS checked and adjusted as required.

______ MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT settings checked and adjusted as needed (with tires properly inflated).

______ MOWER SIDE TO SIDE level checked and adjusted as needed (with tires properly inflated).

______ MOWER FRONT TO REAR setting checked and adjusted as needed (with tires properly inflated).

______ BLADE LEVER checked and adjusted as required.

______ BELT TENSION checked and adjusted as required. (25” Decks Only)

PRE-START CHECKS & SERVICES

______ TIRES checked and inflated to correct pressures.

______ ENGINE OIL level checked.

______ DIFFERENTIAL check lubricant and add as needed.

______ CHAIN CASE check lubricant and add as needed.

______ YOKE ASSEMBLY checked for freedom of movement.

______ FUEL added to tank and system checked for leaks. Refer to Engine’s Owner’s Manual for fuel specifications.

______ BATTERY (not overfilled!) reinstalled and properly connected with red boot over positive terminal.

OPERATIONAL TESTS

______ CHECK SEAT SWITCH for proper function

______ INTERLOCK SYSTEMS checked to insure proper functioning.

______ ENGINE STARTED and throttle control settings checked.

______ IGNITION SWITCH checked to insure engine stops when turned to OFF position.

______ PARKING BRAKE tested to insure proper operation.

______ CLUTCH/BRAKE tested for proper operation and adjusted as required.

______ BLADE STOPS in 3 seconds or less after releasing the blade pedal. Adjust blade brake as required.

______ BLADE LEVER can be moved to “OFF” position with blade pedal depressed.

DEMONSTRATION & INSTRUCTION

______ DEMONSTRATED proper operation of mower to purchaser.

______ INSTRUCTED purchaser to read and follow instructions in Operator's Manual.

______ PERSONALLY HANDED Operator's Manual, Engine Manual, and “USER and SAFETY GUIDE” video to purchaser.

______ ASSISTED purchaser in completing Product Registration cards.

DEALER'S RECORDS

SALE DATE RIDER MODEL SERIAL NO.

Dealer's Name Signature

Address_________________________ City State Zip

TRACTOR WILL BE USED COMMERCIALLY? YES _________ NO

Purchaser's Name Signature

Address_________________________ City State Zip

IMPORTANT: This form is to be retained by the Dealer for future reference regarding Warranty, proof of purchase,

traceability for product recall or service, etc. Complete the Product Registration Card immediately and mail to: Customer

Service Department at SNAPPER, P.O. BOX 1379, McDonough, Georgia, 30253.

INSTRUCTION No. 3-5621 (REV. 3, 8/20/99)

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