Snapper 400 / 2400 manual Battery Charging, Transport Height Adjustment

Transport Height Adjustment

Transport height should be adjusted so that rear mower rollers are 1/8” - 1/4” (3-6 m) above ground when mower lift lever is in transport position. To adjust, perform both mower leveling procedures first, then do the following procedure.

See Figure 30.

1.Park rider on a flat level surface.

2.Adjust Dial-A-CutTMcontrol so that front edge of mower lift lever is aligned with 2-3/4” mark (34” mower) or at 3” mark (30” mower) on the quadrant scale.

3.Loosen nut (C) and position spacer (A) against rear trailing arms (D). Position both the left and right side spacers against trailing arms.

4.Tighten nut (C) securely.

5.Place mower lift lever in transport position. Rear mower rollers should be 1/8” - 1/4” off ground. If not, repeat steps 2 - 4.

Adjustments

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Figure 30. Transport Height Adjustment
A. Spacers	C. Nut
B. Rear Mower Rollers	D. Rear Trailing Arms

BATTERY CHARGING

WARNING

Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery; the gases coming from it are highly explosive. Ventilate the battery well during charging.

A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be the result of a defect in the charging system or other electrical component. If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to replace the battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery & Cables in the Regular Maintenance Section.

To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by the battery charger manufacturer, as well as, all warn- ings included in the safety rules sections of this book. Charge the battery until fully charged (until the specific gravity of the electrolyte is 1.250 or higher and the elec- trolyte temperature is at least 60° F). Do not charge at a rate higher than 10 amps.

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