Snapper 1800, 2800, 500, 1700, 2700, 400 Mower Hitch Tractor Hitch Brackets Spring-Loaded Lever

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Installing the Mower Deck

NOTE: Perform mower installation on a hard, level sur- face such as a concrete floor.

1.Park the tractor, fully lower the attachment lift, turn off the PTO switch, turn off the engine, remove the key, and engage the parking brake. Turn the wheels fully to the left.

2.Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the mower height adjuster. Slide the mower deck under the right side of tractor so that the mower hitch is aligned with front tractor hitch (A, Figure 13).

3.See Figure 13. Turn wheels straight. Pull back on the spring-loaded lever (B) while lifting up on the mower hitch. Install the mower hitch onto tractor hitch brackets (A). When properly installed, the spring- loaded lever should seat fully underneath the brack- ets (A).

4.See Figure 12. Connect the mower lift chains (B) to the the tractor lift hooks (A).

NOTE 50” & 54” Mowers: The four-link lift chain is bolted to the mower deck using the third link. This is correct for most mowing applications. If mowing ditches or other surfaces that require the mower to travel below its nor- mal range, use the fourth link.

5.See Figure 12. From left side of tractor, use the idler arm (D) to relieve belt tension. Install belt (C) onto the PTO pulley.

6.If equipped, raise the attachment lift and rotate the front gauge wheels (Figure 11) into cutting position.

Note: Units with electric height of cut, connect tractor wire harness to deck harness.

Operating the Tractor

A

B

Figure 13. Mower Hitch

A.Tractor Hitch Brackets

B.Spring-Loaded Lever

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Contents Mfg. No. Description 23HP Hydro Tractors Mower Decks25HP Hydro Tractors Mower Decks Mfg. No DescriptionPage Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Slope Operation Safety Rules and InformationGeneral Operation Safety Rules & InformationIgnition System Safe Handling of Gasoline Service & MaintenanceTractor ID Tag Mower ID Tag Identification NumbersCE Identification Tag Markings Decal Cutting Height Decal Transmission Release Safety DecalsSafety Decals Decal Ignition Switch PositionsSafety Icons CE Safety IconsHeadlights Control FunctionsThrottle Control ChokeFeatures & Controls Attachment Lift Control Lever What is Automatic Controlled Traction?Parking Brake Function Automatic Controlled TractionFunctions Volt Power OutletDashboard Display & Functions Display ItemsAdding Fuel General Operating SafetyOperational Safety Checks Driving The Tractor Operating the TractorStarting the Engine Stopping the Tractor & EngineAttachment Operation in Reverse MowingMowing in Reverse Pushing the Tractor by Hand Adjusting Mower Cutting HeightRemoving the Mower Deck Mower Deck Removal & InstallationInstalling the Mower Deck Simplicity, Massey Ferguson or Agco ModelsUpper Hanger Upper Hole Lift Hook Lower Hole Long Hub Snapper ModelsPivoting Gauge Wheels Select Models Simplicity, Massey Ferguson and Agco ModelsMower Hitch Tractor Hitch Brackets Spring-Loaded Lever Snapper Models Storage Attaching a TrailerManual Lift Models Lift Variations When Using AttachmentsHydraulic Lift Models Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting How and When to WaterFertilize & Aerate How High To Mow the GrassProper Mowing Speed When and How Often to MowLawn Care & Mowing Information Before Every Spring Each Hours 100 250 Fall Use Regular MaintenanceRegular Maintenance Size Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables Check Tire PressuresOil LubricationGrease Conquest / 1700 / 2700 / 400 / YT Lubricate Rear Axle ShaftsBlade Removal Servicing the Mower BlabesTransmission Oil Capacity Apx .6 qt 2.5L Transmission MaintenanceK66 Maintenance Transmission IdentificationTransmission Oil Capacity Apx -1/2 qt 4.25L K71 MaintenanceService Interval Every 5 Hours Service Interval After 50 Hrs, Then Every 250 HrsInternal Transmission Filter Service Filter Access Cap Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Adjustment, & ServiceTractor Troubleshooting Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & ServiceManual Lift Assist Adjustment Battery ChargingSeat Adjustment Thicker Spoke Faces Seat Steering Wheel AdjustmentSteering Gear Adjustment Brake AdjustmentMower Adjustments PTO clutch adjustmentGauge Wheels Select Models Transport Height & Ground Following Adjustment Select ModelsLeveling The Mower Side-to-Side, J-Hook Models Locknut Leveling The MowerGap Mower Belt Replacement44 & 50 PTO Belt Replacement To avoid damaging belts, do not PRYArbor Drive Belt Replacement K66 25 HP* Kohler23 HP* Briggs & Stratton K71Technical Manuals Replacement PartsMaintenance Items Optional AccessoriesPage Page