Snapper Out Front Z-rider Mower manual OPERATOR’S MANUAL and DEALER SET-UPfor SNAPPER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL and DEALER SET-UP for SNAPPER

73” MOWER for OUT FRONT Z-RIDER

INTRODUCTION: These instructions cover set-up of the Snapper 73” Mower for the Out Front Z-Rider.

The linkage on this mower has been designed to allow the use of the electric actuator on the deck to assist in attaching the mower to the power unit. Follow and complete each step carefully.

	HEIGHT OF CUT	FRONT CASTER WHEELS
DECK LIFT	INDICATOR	(Shown Fully Extended)
WIRING	LINEAR
HARNESS		DECK FRAME
PLUG	ACTUATOR
		ASSEMBLY
REAR	LIFT ARM
CASTER	PIN
WHEELS

DISCHARGE

CHUTE

CENTER DECK

ROLLER

SIDE

ROLLER

FIGURE 1 - NOMENCLATURE

STEP 1: Remove Mower Unit and Components from the carton(s).

STEP 2: Adjust Rear Casters to lowest position by removing Lynch Pins and placing Spacers on bottom side of Tube. See Figure 2.

STEP 3: Remove the nuts and bolts from the Front Caster Wheel Support Arms. See Figure 3.

STEP 4: Extend the Front Caster Wheels out until they are aligned with the last set of holes. Reinstall nuts and bolts. See Figure 3.

STEP 5: Check pin location at the lower end of the Deck Stabilizer Channels. It should be in the middle hole of the bracket. See Figure 4.

STEP 6: Remove contents of hardware bag which includes (1) #9 Woodruff Key and (2) 3/8”-16 x 3/8” Set Screws. Place Woodruff Key onto Gear Box Shaft on mower deck. Slide Power Transfer Shaft over Gear Box Shaft and make sure Woodruff Key remains in its position. See Figure 5.

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LYNCH PIN

TUBE REAR CASTER

SPACERS (ON BOTTOM)

FIGURE 2

MANUAL NO. 7-3720 (Rev. 1, 7/25/01)