Snapper HD4686 manual SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST for SNAPPER SCRAMBLERS

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST for

SNAPPER SCRAMBLERS

The following instructions cover the set-up of SNAPPER SCRAMBLERs. Complete each of the following steps carefully. Review and complete each item as instructed on the Pre-Operation checklist. The Snapper Product Registration card must be filled out and sent to Customer Service department at Snapper when completed.

WARNING

Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.

MOWING DECK

1.Cutting Blade

A.Check torque of blade mounting bolts. Torque

to:

33” Deck - 30 to 40 ft. lbs. 38” Deck - 80 to 90 ft. lbs. 42” Deck - 30 to 40 ft. lbs. 48” Deck - 60 to 70 ft. lbs.

B.Check blade straightness per operator’s manual supplied with machine.

C.After completing blade check, carefully lower SCRAMBLER to floor to continue set-up.

BATTERY

Electrolyte required for dry batteries must be purchased locally. Pay close attention to the precautionary statements on the battery and in these instructions. All batteries require a slow charge before being placed into service.

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on the Zero Turning Radius machine. DO NOT use “BOOST” chargers on the battery.

1.BATTERY REMOVAL

A.Tilt seat up to gain access to battery.

B.Observe and note cable positions on battery. See Figure 1.

C.Disconnect cables from battery terminals, disconnecting BLACK (Negative) cable first. Retain mounting bolts and nuts.

D.Slide battery from battery cradle.

2.BATTERY ACTIVATION

NOTE: The electrolyte (acid) for the battery is not supplied with the mower and must be purchased separately.

A.Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level surface.

B.Remove battery cell caps. Fill cells as required with electrolyte to between minimum and maximum fill line as viewed from outside battery case. Filling battery with electrolyte will bring the battery to 80% charged state.

INSTRUCTION No. 5-0410 (I.R. 9/29/03)

C. With all cell caps removed, connect an automotive type battery charger to battery terminals; RED to positive (+) and BLACK to negative (-) terminal.

D.Slow charge at 1 to 2 amps for 2 hours.

E.After charging, check level of electrolyte, add electrolyte if necessary, and tighten cell caps.

WARNING

DO NOT OVERFILL!

NOTE: 3/16” above cell plates is the recommended level. Never place anything in battery other than specified electrolyte.

WARNING

Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover located on battery harness. This prevents metal from touching the positive terminal, which could cause sparks. Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position.

3.BATTERY INSTALLATION

A.Tilt seat up to gain access to battery cradle.

B.Slide battery into battery cradle.

C.Connect cables to battery terminals. Connect RED (Positive) cable first. Connect BLACK (Negative) cable.

D.Place the positive (+) terminal insulator over positive terminal and cable. See Figure 1.

TERMINAL INSULATOR

POSITIVE

NEGATIVECABLE CABLE

POSITIVE

TERMINAL

NEGATIVE

TERMINAL

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FIGURE 1

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