Snapper 1700, 2700, 400 manual Operating the Tractor, Mower Hitch A. Tractor Hitch Brackets

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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