Snapper E55140BV Initial Assembly, Install Chipper Cone All Models, Install the Hopper All Models

Initial Assembly

D

A

C

B

Figure 18. Installing the Chipper Cone

A.1/4-20 x 3/4 Screw, Washer, & Nut

B.5/16-18 Flange Nut

C.Cone Base

D.Chipper Cone

Initial Assembly

Install Chipper Cone - All Models

1.Secure the chipper cone (D, Figure 18) to the chipper cone base (C) using 1/4-20 x 3/4 screws, washers, and nuts (A).

2.Position the chipper cone base (C) over the three 5/16-18 threaded studs protruding from the engine plate, and attach using three 5/16-18 flange nuts (B).

3.Tighten the flange nuts securely.

Install the Hopper - All Models

Figure 19. Attaching the Hopper

Figure 20. Installing Hardware Inside the Hopper

1.Attach the hopper to the rotor housing. Make sure to engage the metal lip of the hopper liner inside the housing.

2.Secure the hopper to the rotor housing using two 5/16 x 1/2 hex head bolts and two 5/16 flat washers (Figure 19). Do not tighten hardware at this time.

3.See Figure 20. From the inside of the hopper install one 5/16-18 x 3/4 hex head bolt, 5/16 lockwasher, and 5/16 flat washer into each of the upper and lower holes of the metal hopper liner. Finger tighten only at this time.

4.Check that the hopper is seated correctly and tighten all hardware.

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