Snapper 24520 setup guide Unit Features and Controls, Read the Manuals, Start the Engine, Mowing

Form No. 7102102 (I.R. 12/17/2007) TP 1099-5317-IR-TC-N

Quick Setup Guide

Lawn Tractor Models LT24520 - SLT24520 - CLT24520

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LT24520 - SLT24520 - CLT24520

Unit Features and Controls

1 Unpack the Unit

•Remove all packaging materials from the crate and the unit. Remove any banding securing the unit to the crate.

•Locate and identify the items included with the unit.

DANGER

Amputation hazard	Roll-over hazard
Rotating blades cut off arms and legs.	Operating on slopes can cause loss of
• Stop the mower when children or others are	control and roll-overs.
10º Max.	• If you cannot back-up a hill, do not drive

Steering Wheel

Speed Control Pedal

2 Read the Manuals

•Carefully read all the manuals supplied with the unit. They contain important safety, operating, and maintenance information.

near.		on it.
• Do not carry riders (especially children) even
with the blades off. They may fall off or return		• If machine stops while going uphill,
for another ride when you are not expecting it.		stop the blades and back down slowly.
• Look down and behind before and while	10º Max.	• Avoid sudden turns.
backing.		• Go up and down slopes, not across.

Tractor

Hood

Seat

Battery

3 Install the Seat

•Insert the two posts under the seat (A, Figure 1) into the rear adjustment slots in the hinge plate (B).

•Install the two wing bolts and small washers (C) through the front adjustment slots in the hinge plate and into the threaded holes under the seat.

•Adjust the seat as desired, then tighten the wing bolts.

B

A

Figure 1 C

Fire hazard	Carbon monoxide hazard
Gasoline is flammable. Yard debris is combustible.	The engine emits poisonous carbon
• Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes	monoxide gas.
before refueling.	• Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes.
• Keep unit cleaned of debris.	• Only operate outdoors.

WARNING

Avoid serious injury or death:

• Know the location and function of	• Remove objects that could be thrown by the blade.
all controls.	• Be sure blade(s) and engine are stopped before

Deck Lift

Lever

4 Install the Steering Wheel

• Turn the front wheels of the tractor straight ahead.

• Install the steering shaft bellows (Figure 2) over the steering shaft.

• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, placing hands or feet near blade(s).	• Read the operator's manual
switches, etc.) in place and working. • When leaving machine, shut off, remove key, and	before using this product.
set parking brake.

Brake

Pedal

Throttle

Control

Mower

Deck

Choke

ControlPTO (Blade

Engage)

Switch

Cruise

Control

• Install the steering wheel (Figure 3) onto the steering shaft, making sure the

steering wheel is aligned straight. Figure 2

•Fasten the steering wheel to the steering shaft with the hex bolt and large washer. Tighten securely.

•Attach the steering wheel cover (Figure 4) to the center of the steering wheel.

Figure 3

Figure 4

9 Start the Engine

• Sit in the seat.

•Engage the parking brake: Press the brake pedal (Figure

7) down, and pull the parking brake lever (A, Figure 8) up. Figure 7

•Push the PTO (blade engage) switch (B, Figure 8) to

OFF (‘O’).	A	B
• Move the throttle control (A, Figure 9) to FAST.

• Move the choke control (B, Figure 9) to CHOKE.

•	Turn the ignition key (C, Figure 8) to START.	Figure 9
•	After the engine starts, release the ignition key,

B

A

Figure 8 C

Steering Wheel

(Removed for Clarity)

Reverse

Mowing Option

(RMO) Switch

Ignition

Switch

Parking Brake

Lever

5 Connect the Battery

•Raise the seat.

•Check the date on the top or side of the battery. If the unit is being put into service after the date indicated on the battery, charge the battery for one hour at 6-10 amps.

•Install the terminal cover (not shown) onto the red cable.

•Connect the red cable to the positive (+) battery terminal (A, Figure 5) with a carriage bolt and wing nut. Tighten securely. Slide the terminal cover over the connection.

•Connect the black cable to the negative (-) battery terminal (B, Figure 5) with a carriage bolt and wing nut. Tighten securely.

•Lower the seat.

A

B

Figure 5

and move the choke control to OFF.

Note: Always set the throttle control to FAST when driving and mowing.

10 Drive the Unit Off the Crate

•Move the deck lift lever (Figure 12) to the highest cutting height.

•Disengage the parking brake: Press and release the brake pedal.

• Slowly press the speed control pedal (Figure 10) forward to drive the unit Figure 10 off the crate.

•If the unit does not move, set the automatic drive disconnect (Figure 11), located behind the unit next to the right rear wheel, to DRIVE.

Items Needed for Assembly

•	Utility Knife	• 6-10 Amp Battery Charger
•	Pry Bar	•	Tire Pressure Gauge
• Tin Snips or Banding Cutter		•	3/8” Socket Wrench

•Unleaded Fuel (Minimum of 87 Octane)

Items Included with Unit

•	Manual Packet	• Hardware Bag including:
•	Seat	•	Wing Bolt (2)
•	Steering Wheel	•	Small Washer (2)
•	Steering Shaft Bellows	•	Hex Bolt (1)
•	Steering Wheel Cover	•	Large Washer (1)
		•	Carriage Bolt (2)
		•	Wing Nut (2)
		•	Terminal Cover

• Set of two Ignition Keys

6 Check the Tire Pressure

•Adjust the pressure of the front and rear tires to 14 PSI. Note: The tires may be overinflated for shipping purposes.

7 Check the Engine Oil Level

Note: The engine is shipped with oil. However, the oil level should be checked before attempting to start the engine.

•Move the tractor to a flat, level surface.

•Raise the tractor hood to access the engine compartment.

•Remove the oil fill cap (A, Figure 6). Wipe the dipstick, replace the cap, then remove and check the oil level. The oil level should be between the ‘Full’ and ‘Add’ marks on the dipstick.

•If necessary, add premium 10W-30 oil to the engine. Recheck the oil level.

•Replace and secure the oil fill cap.

8 Add Fuel

•Remove the fuel cap (B, Figure 6).

•Add clean, fresh, unleaded fuel with a minimum of 87 octane to the fuel tank.

•Replace the fuel cap, and wipe up any fuel that may have spilled.

•Lower the tractor hood.

A

B

Figure 6

Figure 11

11 Mowing

•Read the Operator’s Manual before mowing.

•Move the deck lift lever (Figure 12) to the desired cutting height.

•Pull the PTO (blade engage) switch (Figure 13) to ON (‘I’).

• Begin mowing. Figure 12

WARNING: Do not use the Reverse Mowing Option (RMO) feature until you have carefully read the Reverse Mowing Option Section of the Operator’s Manual.

Figure 13

12 Stopping the Tractor, Blades, and Engine

• Slowly release the speed control pedal.
• Push the PTO (blade engage) switch down to OFF (‘O’).
•	Engage the parking brake: Press the brake pedal, and pull the parking brake lever up.
•	Move the throttle control to SLOW.

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• Turn the ignition key to OFF (‘O’). Remove the key.