Snapper 400 / 2400 manual Seat Adjustment, Steering Gear Adjustment, Steering Wheel Adjustment

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WARNING

To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and rider on level ground.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Use the lever on the front of the seat (A, Figure 22) on to adjust the seat forward or rearward for best rider com- fort.

STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT

If there is excessive slack in the steering system, the steering gear can be re-indexed to the steering shaft.

1.See Figure 23. Loosen the two capscrews (A) and push bracket so that gear teeth are closely meshed.

2.Tighten nuts after adjustment. Torque to 35 - 40ft-lbs.

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

Your unit is equipped with a dual position steering shaft to allow for steering wheel adjustment for rider comfort.

1.Pull down on the rubber boot to expose the two holes in the steering shaft (A, Figure 24).

2.Use a suitable drift to remove the roll pin at the base of the steering wheel.

3.Align the hole in the steering wheel with the appropri- ate steering shaft hole and install the roll pin.

NOTE: Steering wheel is factory installed with the roll pin in the bottom hole.

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service

A

Figure 22. Seat Adjustment

A. Seat Adjustment Lever

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Capscrews

Figure 23. Steering Gear Adjustment

A.Capscrews

A

Figure 24. Steering Wheel Height Adjustment A. Steering Shaft

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