Snapper HD4686 User's Manual
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1. RED Positive cable first Connect BLACK Negative cable D Place the positive terminal insulator over positive terminal and cable See Figure 1 TERMINAL INSULATOR T NEGATIVE CABLE CABLE NZ EZ N POSITIVE S TERMINAL pra NEGATIVE TERMINAL Installation Continued on Next Page FIGURE 1 BATTERY INSTALLATION Continued from Previous Page PRE OPERATION CHECK Complete all items on the Pre Operation Checklist as E Connect over flow tube and route as shown in instructed Figure 2 BATTERY CABLES ARE CONNECT OVER FLOW TUBE INSTALLED AT THIS TIME BETTER VIEW OF BATTERY INSTALL NUTS HERE fy INSERT TUBE INTO HOLE IN SEAT PEDESTAL a ONCE INSTALLED ROUTE TUBE AWAY FROM TOP OF DECK N FIGURE 2 DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR A The discharge deflector on 33 42 amp 48 Models are 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 with the deck See Figure 3 NOTE 38 Models are shipped with discharge deflector removed Follow instructions to install deflector 1 IMPORTANT Deflector spring is under tension be careful when removing Remove carriage bolt and nut that secures pivot rod to the deck Pivot rod contains deflector spring Mounting rod should not be removed from deck 2 Insert pivot rod partially into deflector hinge slide spring onto rod with straight leg on t2. terminals disconnecting BLACK Negative cable first Retain mounting bolts and nuts D Slide battery from battery cradle 2 BATTERY ACTIVATION NOTE The electrolyte acid for the battery is not supplied with the mower and must be purchased separately 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 INSTRUCTION No 5 0410 I R 9 29 03 C With all cell caps removed connect an automotive type battery charger to battery terminals RED to positive and BLACK to negative terminal D Slow charge at 1 to 2 amps for 2 hours E After charging check level of electrolyte add electrolyte if necessary and tighten cell caps A WARNING A DO NOT OVERFILL NOTE 3 16 above cell plates is the recommended level Never place anything in battery other than specified electrolyte A WARNING A Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover located on battery harness This prevents metal from touching the positive terminal which could cause sparks Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position 3 BATTERY INSTALLATION A Tilt seat up to gain access to battery cradle B Slide battery into battery cradle C Connect cables to battery terminals Connect
3. G adjustments made to insure mower drives in a straight line CONSUMER INFORMATION SALE DATE MODEL SERIAL NO Retailer s Name Signature Address City State Zip MACHINE WILL BE USED COMMERCIALLY YES NO Purchaser s Name Signature Address City State Zip IMPORTANT This form is to be retained for future reference regarding Warranty proof of purchase traceability for product recall or service etc Complete the SNAPPER Product Registration Card immediately and mail to Customer Service Department at SNAPPER P O BOX 1379 McDonough Georgia 30253 INSTRUCTION No 5 0410 I R 9 29 03
4. SET UP INSTRUCTIONS amp PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST for SNAPPER SCRAMBLERS The following instructions cover the set up of SNAPPER SCRAMBLERs Complete each of the following steps carefully Review and complete each item as instructed on the Pre Operation checklist The Snapper Product Registration card must be filled out and sent to Customer Service department at Snapper when completed A WARNING A Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury MOWING DECK 1 Cutting Blade A Check torque of blade mounting bolts Torque to 33 Deck 30 to 40 ft Ibs 38 Deck 80 to 90 ft Ibs 42 Deck 30 to 40 ft Ibs 48 Deck 60 to 70 ft Ibs B Check blade straightness per operator s manual supplied with machine C After completing blade check carefully lower SCRAMBLER to floor to continue set up BATTERY Electrolyte required for dry batteries must be purchased locally Pay close attention to the precautionary statements on the battery and in these instructions All batteries require a slow charge before being placed into service WARNING DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on the Zero Turning Radius machine DO NOT use BOOST chargers on the battery 1 BATTERY REMOVAL A Tilt seat up to gain access to battery B Observe and note cable positions on battery See Figure 1 C Disconnect cables from battery
5. op then insert rod through other hinge and then into mounting rod Insert hooked end of spring into deck See Figure 3 3 Secure pivot rod to deck using carriage bolt and nut Tighten securely See Figure 3 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 A Connect electrical circuit at rear of the engine See Figure 4 LUBRICATION and FUEL 1 Engine A Perform normal engine service oil and fuel according to engine manufacturer s recommend ations found in the Engine Owner s Manual INSTALL NUTS HERE DEFLECTOR SPRING NG STRAIGHT LEG OF ____ SPRING ON TOP OF L DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR SPRING gt SLOT IN DO NOT REMOVE MOUNTING ROD CARRIAGE 38 amp 48 DECK BOLT FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 TRACKING ADJUSTMENTS SZT UNITS ONLY When both motion control levers are fully engaged in forward drive the machine should move in a straight line If the machine tracks veers left or right a tracking adjustment must be made Each motion control lever is equipped with a tracking adjustment plate See Figure 5 Moving the plate forward or backward adjusts the machine s tracking 1 If mower tracks to the left loosen the two torx screws on the left adjustment plate slide plate forward approximately 1 8 and retighten screw
6. s If plate is already as far forward as it can go loosen the right plate and slide back 1 8 Check machine tracking and repeat as needed 2 If mower tracks to the right loosen the two torx screws on the right adjustment plate slide plate forward approximately 1 8 and retighten screws If plate is already as far forward as it can go loosen the left plate and slide back 1 8 Check machine tracking and repeat as needed 3 In cases of severe tracking one plate may need to be moved fully back and the other moved fully forward ess j 7 gt OF t ADJUST je e M a 4 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT PLATE FIGURE 5 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST Snapper has completed initial adjustments and performed operational tests prior to shipping the machine Due to the possible effects of shipping handling and storage Snapper intends for all of the following items to be verified and necessary final adjustments made at time of setup It remains good practice and is strongly recommended that all the items also be checked prior to placing the machine into service It is very important that setup is verified and all operational tests completed and results are acceptable After completing this form sign and retain for future reference CUTTING BLADE amp MOWER __ BLADE RETAINING hardware checked for proper tightness Check alignment __ BLADE TIP CLEARANCE inside lower edge of mower checked and corrected as needed __ MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT se
7. ttings 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 __ DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR positioned secured and tightened into place PRE START CHECKS amp SERVICES __ TIRES checked and inflated to correct pressures Both Front and Rear are 12 psi __ ENGINE OIL level checked Refer to Engine Owner s Manual for proper oil specifications __ FUEL added to tank and system checked for leaks Refer to Engine Owner s Manual for fuel specifications __ BATTERY Not overfilled activated and charged per battery instructions __ BATTERY reinstalled and properly connected with red boot over positive terminal __ LUBRICATION of entire unit completed OPERATIONAL TESTS ___ CHECK SEAT SWITCH for proper function INTERLOCK SYSTEMS checked to insure proper functioning __ ENGINE STARTED and throttle control settings checked _ ALL OPERATIONS as listed on console checked IGNITION SWITCH checked to insure engine stops when turned to OFF position __ PARKING BRAKE tested to insure proper operation __ PARKING BRAKE SWITCH checked to insure proper operation and function __ BLADE ENGAGEMENT SWITCH tested for operation and function for engagement and disengagement of blade __ BLADE BRAKE function verified Blade rotation stops in 5 seconds or less __ TRACKIN
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