Snapper 4-6814 manual High Wheel Mowers

DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST for SNAPPER

26" HIGH WHEEL MOWERS

This SNAPPER High Wheel Mower is equipped with a Blade Brake Clutch (BBC). This allows the machine to be started and operated with the blade disengaged (OFF). Releasing the blade control on this machine STOPS only the blade. The engine continues to run. The engine is stopped by moving the engine speed control to STOP position. These mowers are designed for quick set-up. The checklist should be filled out by the dealer as the items are checked off and/or performed and the Consumer/Operator Product Registration card filled out and sent to the Customer Service department at SNAPPER when completed. CAUTION: Cutting blades are extremely sharp. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working with blades. Be careful to avoid cutting yourself on sharp edges of blade.

STEP 1: Remove High Wheel mower from crate.

STEP 2: Rotate handle brackets until they line up with holes in rear case. Install bolts (5/16"X 1" carriage) from inside and use 5/16"-18 Nylok nuts to secure. DO NOT tighten at this time.

STEP 3: Assemble handles onto handle brackets using hardware provided in kit. Tighten to 12 to 22 ft. lbs. NOTE: Make sure control cables are routed on the inside of handles and are not pinched.

STEP 4: Install speed control rod into speed control sector. See Figure 1.

Speed Control

Selector

Speed

Control

Rod

FIGURE 1

STEP 5: Attach speed control rod to control rod at rear of mower. Tighten securely using wing nut provided in kit. See Figure 2.

STEP 6: Adjust handle to desired height and securely tighten handle bracket fasteners.

STEP 7: Remove spindle cover and check adjustment of deck belt. To check this adjustment, measure the length of the idler tension spring when the blade control is in the "OFF" position.

WING NUT

SPEED CONTROL ROD

CONTROL

ROD

FIGURE 2

WARNING

Engine must be OFF for this adjustment.

STEP 8: Move blade control to the "ON" position and measure the length of the spring. The spring should be extended 1/4"-3/8" from it's original position. If adjustment is needed, adjust the thumb wheel on the upper left handle until proper spring extension is achieved. Install cover. See Figure 3.

Blade Control

Adjusting

Wheel

FIGURE 3

INSTRUCTION No. 4-6814 (REV. 1, 9/29/98)

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