STEP 3

INSTALL FRONT TIRES

The front bumper can be used to lift the front of the machine. Block the machine to prevent it from falling. NOTE: The front tires are directional. Install with valve stems out and with the points of the chevron treads pointing forward.

1.

Loosen only, two lug nuts at left and right front

2.

wheel hubs.

Remove the four bolts securing the left and right

3.Place (1) 1/2” x 1 1/4“ diameter flat washer on (1) 7/16-20 x 2” bolt. Insert bolt with washer into seat belt mounting plate. See Figure 1.3.

4.Insert bolt into hole in seat support. Place large 2 1/2” diameter flat washer over bolt against inside surface of seat support.

5.Place (1) 1/2” x 1 1/4” flat washer on bolt. Install (1) 7/16-20 top lock nut.

3.

support plates to the crate bottom.

Lift front of machine only high enough to install front

 

tires. Block machine securely to prevent it from

 

falling. Remove support plates.

4.

REMOVE OPERATOR PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE

5.

FROM CRATE BOTTOM AT THIS TIME.

Check front wheel hubs to insure that they rotate freely,

 

the castle nuts are tight and the cotter pins are inserted

6.

fully and have at least one leg bent to secure in place.

Install left and right front tires and secure each with

7.

5 lug nuts.

Remove blocks and lower machine.

8.

Torque lug nuts to 75 ft-lb using sequence shown.

9.

See Figure 1.2.

Install dust caps onto wheel hubs

STEP 4

ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE

IMPORTANT! Correct tire inflation pressure is critical to the proper handling and braking of the machine.

SEAT

BELT

MOUNT

PLATE

7/16-20X2”

HEX BOLT

1/2”X1-1/4”

FLAT WASHER

REPRESENTING SEAT SUPPORT STRUCTURE

2-1/2”

DIAMETER FLAT WASHER

7/16-20

NYLOC NUT

1/2”X1-1/4”

FLAT WASHER

1.Using a low-pressure tire gauge, check tire pressure.

2.Adjust tire pressure to 15 psi.

WARNING

Operator Protective Structure and Seat Belts must be installed and all mounting hardware tightened securely before starting or operating machine.

STEP 5

INSTALL SEAT BELTS

Mounting of seat belts is very important. Assemble carefully using the sequence shown. The seat belt with the latch plate is typically attached at the outside mounting hole. The seat belt with the buckle is attached at the inside or middle mounting hole. Tighten hardware to a snug rotating fit as described below.

IMPORTANT! The large 2 1/2” diameter flat washers must be installed on the inside surface of the seat support structure. See Figure 1.3.

1.Remove the top two bolts from the fuel tank straps and slide tank out. This will allow clearance to install the bolt used to mount the right seat belt. See Figure 1.4.

NOTE: tank straps remain loose until STEP 6, Operator Protective Structure installation has been completed.

2.Locate seat belts and hardware bag.

2

FIGURE 1.3

6.Tighten nut to a snug rotating fit. When properly tightened the mounting bracket should be able to rotate with some resistance to align properly with seat position and size of operator, but not rattle.

7.Repeat for remaining three belts.

WARNING

Safe operation of machine limits total occupants to (2), one operator and one passenger. Seat belts must be securely latched and adjusted to a snug fit before starting or operating the machine.

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Snapper 7-4510 manual Step Install Front Tires, Step Adjust Tire Pressure, Step Install Seat Belts