Install the Ground Speed / Steering Control Levers

Positioning the Ground Speed / Steering Control Levers:

The ground speed / steering control levers (A, Figure 3) must be moved to the upright position before attempting to operate the machine.

1.Remove the bottom mounting hardware (B). Discard the manilla tag (C).

2.Loosen the upper mounting hardware (D).

3.Position the ground speed / steering control levers in the upright position. See Figure 3.

4.Loosely install the 5/16-18 X 1” bolt (E), 5/16” lock washer (F), and 5/16” flat washer (G) through the ground speed / steering control lever into the control lever base

(H) as shown in Figure 3.

5.Repeat process for other side of unit.

Lever Alignment Adjustment:

1.From the neutral position, pivot the ground speed / steering control levers in towards the center of the machine. If one of the levers is tilted further forward (B, Figure 4) or back (A) then the other lever, pivot the levers forward or backwards to align with each other (C). Tighten the mounting bolts.

Shipping Position

A

 

C

D

 

 

B

Upright Position

 

 

G

 

F

H

 

 

E

Figure 3. Install Control Levers (Left Side Shown)

A.Control Lever

B.Bottom Mounting Hardware

C.Manilla Tag

D.Upper Mounting Hardware

E.5/16-18 x 1” Bolts

F.5/16 Lock washers

G.5/16 Washers

H.Control Lever Base

ABC

Figure 4. Lever Alignment & Placement Adjustment

A.Levers Misaligned (One Lever Tilted Behind the Other)

B.Levers Aligned Incorrectly (One Lever Tilted In Front of the Other)

C.Levers Aligned Correctly

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Snapper 355Z Install the Ground Speed / Steering Control Levers, As shown in Figure Repeat process for other side of unit