Snapper 2137 Initial Assemble & Installation, Important Note, Start the unit and check for leaks

Initial Assemble & Installation

10.Install a male and female quick connector on the 1/2” x 11” hose (see Figure 31). This hose must be installed when the dozer blade is removed from the tractor.

IMPORTANT NOTE

After removing the dozer blade, do not operate the tractor without first installing the bypass hose (Figure 31).

Female	Male
Quick	Quick
Connector	Connector

1/2” x 11” Hose

Figure 31. Assemble Bypass Hose

11. Start the unit and check for leaks.	Bumper Removed For Clarity
12. Run the unit for at least 10 minutes and move the
blade from side to side 10 times to bleed air out of
the hydraulic system.
13. Check the oil level. Observe the oil level in the plas-
tic tube at the rear of the unit (see Figure 32).
There should be 1” to 1-1/2” of oil in the tube. If there
is no oil in the tube add Type-F automatic transmis-
sion oil a few ounces at a time. The transmission fill	A
tube is located under the seat (see Figure 33).
	B
	Figure 32. Transmission Fluid Check
	A. Hydraulic Tube

Transmission

Oil Fill

Figure 33. Transmission Oil Fill

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