Snapper 7-4375 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. 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 SNAPPER Product Registration Card immediately and mail to Snapper s Product Registration Center P O Box 1379 McDonough Georgia 30253 SNAPPER cn 20253 us INSTRUCTION No 7 4375 I R 2 15 012. DEALER SET UP INSTRUCTIONS amp PRE SALE CHECKLIST for EUROPEAN SNAPPER LT SERIES TRACTORS INTRODUCTION Snapper LT One Piece Frame Tractors are shipped with the steering wheel and seat cushions removed The following steps are required for set up Complete all items on the Dealer Pre Sale Checklist at time of purchase NOTE Figure 1 shows the seat assembled to the seat pedestal assembly Some models are shipped with the seat loose and will require installation ACTIVATE BATTERY The battery is not installed and is shipped dry Allow sufficient time for charging and installing the battery before operating the tractor Pay close attention to the precautionary statements on the battery and in these instructions Electrolyte must be purchased separately from your local dealer or retailer You will also need an automotive type battery charger to activate the battery for use STEP 1 SEAT PEDESTAL ASEMBLY REMOVAL 1 Remove the seat pedestal assembly by removing the two seat knobs that secure it to rear fender See Figure 1 Note The seat switch wires are still connected so be careful 2 Move the seat pedestal assembly forward and out of the way STEP 2 ACTIVATING AND CHARGING BATTERY 1 Remove battery from carton 2 Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level surface INSTRUCTION No 7 4375 I R 2 15 01 SEAT KNOB SEAT PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY FIGURE 1 A WARNING A The electrolyte acid produces a high
3. E PLATE AND SEAT PEDESTAL FIGURE 4 SEAT j SEAT SUPPORT BRACKET CUSHION SEAT KNOB SEAT PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY FIGURE 5 Step 7 CHECK INTERLOCK SYSTEM The interlock system includes a seat switch a clutch switch and a mower blade PTO switch The system functions in the following way A ENGINE MUST NOT START IF 1 The blade lever is in the ON position 2 Clutch pedal is not completely depressed 3 Operator is not seated on tractor B ENGINE MUST START ONLY WHEN 1 Blade lever is shifted into OFF position 2 Parking brake is set 3 Clutch pedal is completely depressed 4 Operator is seated in tractor seat in operator s position C ENGINE WILL STOP WHEN 1 The operator vacates the seat with the blade lever in the ON position and or with the clutch engaged when clutch pedal is not depressed 2 The operator is not seated on tractor and the blade is shifted into the ON position or engages the clutch clutch pedal is not depressed or is released D ENGINE WILL CONTINUE RUNNING IF 1 The operator vacates the seat with the parking brake set and with the blade lever shifted in the OFF position DEALER PRE SALE CHECKLIST The following must be accomplished prior sale Refer to pages 1 3 for detailed set up instructions Review this list with purchaser Check V items actually performed and signed on this page CUTTING BLADE amp MOWER BLADE RETAINING hardware checked for proper ti
4. OR S SEAT Some models are shipped with the seat hinge rod and hair pin already installed On those models verify all seat hardware is tight and that the hair pin is inserted fully into the hinge rod and is between the hinge plate and seat pedestal See Figure 4 All models will require the installation of the two seat cushions IMPORTANT THE LOCATION OF THE HAIR PIN IN THE HINGE ROD IS CRITICAL TO PROPERLY RETAIN THE HINGE ROD THE HAIR PIN MUST BE BETWEEN THE HINGE PLATE AND THE SEAT PEDESTAL AND INSERTED FULLY INTO THE HINGE ROD 1 To install the seat remove hair pin from hinge rod and slide hinge rod from seat pedestal See Figure 3 2 Check seat bolts to insure hinge plate is tightened securely to the bottom of the seat See Figure 3 3 Align hinge plate with the seat pedestal assembly and insert hinge rod See Figure 3 IMPORTANT Hinge rod must protrude past both sides of the hinge plate and be positively retained by the hair pin 4 Insert hair pin fully into hinge rod The hair pin must be between the hinge plate and the seat pedestal See Figure 4 5 Check for 5 16 flat washer under head of each seat knob Install washer if missing and tighten securely See Figure 5 6 Install seat cushions by pushing into receptacles located in seat pedestal Seat must move freely on hinge and depress cushions See Figure 5 SEAT BOLTS FIGURE 3 m HINGE PLATE INSERT HAIR PIN e INTO HINGE ROD BETWEEN HING
5. ghtness _ BLADE TIP CLEARANCE inside lower edge of mower checked and corrected as needed __ 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 PRE START CHECKS amp SERVICES ______ TIRES checked and inflated to correct pressures ______ ENGINE OIL level checked ______ FUEL added to tank and system checked for leaks BATTERY not overfilled reinstalled and properly connected with red boot over positive terminal OPERATIONAL TESTS CHECK SEAT SWITCH for proper function INTERLOCK SYSTEMS checked for proper function ______ 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 ______ BLADE BRAKE function verified Blade rotation stops in 5 seconds or less DEMONSTRATION amp INSTRUCTION _____ DEMONSTRATED proper operation of mower to purchaser INSTRUCTED purchaser to read and follow instructions in Operator s Manual PERSONALLY HANDED Operator s Manual to purchaser ASSISTED purchaser in completing Product Registration cards DEALER S RECORDS SALE DATE TRACTOR MODEL SERIAL NO Dealer s Name Signature Address City
6. ly 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 Flush with clear water and neutralize with baking soda DO NOT OVER FILL 3 Remove battery cell caps Fill cells as required with electrolyte purchased separately to proper level Fill to 3 16 above cell plates Filling battery with electrolyte will bring the battery to 80 charged state Note 3 16 above cell plates is the recommended level DO NOT place anything in battery other than specified electrolyte OVER 4 With cell caps removed connect battery charger to battery terminals RED to positive and BLACK to negative terminal 5 If time allows slow charge at 1 amp for 10 hours or as an alternative fast charge at not more than 2 5 amps for 4 hours to bring the battery to full charge NOTE Slow charging is recommended and extends battery life 6 After charging check level of electrolyte and add as needed to bring level to 3 16 above cell plates 7 Reinstall cell caps A WARNING Keep sparks and flames away from battery at all times Battery acid is corrosive Rinse empty acid containers If acid is with water and mutilate before discarding spilled on battery bench or clothing etc flush with clear wate
7. r and neutralize with baking soda or ammonia solution STEP 3 BATTERY INSTALLATION 1 Carefully place the charged battery with terminals toward front of tractor as shown on decal in the tractor battery compartment See Figure 1 2 Retrieve plastic bag from under the hood on top of gas tank Remove nuts and bolts from plastic hardware bag 3 Connect positive cable red from wiring harness to the positive terminal on battery using bolt and nut provided in hardware bag 4 Connect negative cable black to negative terminal on battery using bolt and nut Note Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover located on battery harness This prevents metal from touching the positive terminal which could cause sparks 5 Reinstall seat pedestal assembly and tighten seat knobs securely DO NOT operate tractor without the seat pedestal assembly installed properly because it serves as the battery hold down STEP 4 STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION 1 Place steering wheel over steering shaft located on tractor Align hole in steering shaft with holes in steering wheel and insert roll pin Tap roll pin with hammer gently through steering wheel and shaft until roll pin is centered on the shaft Do not use excessive force See Figure 2 FIGURE 2 Step 5 REDUCE TIRE PRESSURE 1 The tires are over inflated for shipping Reduce tire pressure in front tires to 12 PSI and in rear tires to 12 PSI STEP 6 INSTALL OPERAT
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