Snapper S150X manual Uncrating, Battery Installation, Connect Battery, Important Note

S150X 21HP, 23HP, 25HP & 27HP - 48” & 52” Mower Deck

Uncrating

1.Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent, cut crate away from bottom skid. Remove crate. Remove shrink-wrap plastic.

2.Cut nylon banding from front of the frame and rear rear bumper.

IMPORTANT NOTE

When cutting crate from bottom skid, use caution around tractor tires and mower rollers.

3.Open the hydraulic release valves. To open the release valves, turn the release valve, which is located on front of the pump, counter-clockwise 2 full turns MAX. See Figure 1 for valve location.

4.Push down on the parking brake lever (A, Figure 2) to release the parking brake.

5.Be sure there are no nails or sharp objects on the bottom skid to puncture the tractor’s tires. Roll the tractor forward off the bottom skid.

6.After moving the tractor, re-engage the pumps (drive position) by turning the release valves clockwise and tighten to 80-120 in/lbs (9-13.5 N.m.).

Battery Installation

WARNING

BATTERY SAFETY RULES

•Battery acid causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin.

•Wear eye protection while handling the battery.

•To avoid an explosion, keep flames and sparks away from the battery, especially while charging.

•When installing the battery cables, CONNECT THE POSITIVE (+) CABLE FIRST and the negative (-) cable last. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

Connect Battery

1.Connect the red positive battery cable (B, Figure 3) to the positive battery post.

2.Connect the black negative battery cable (A) to the negative battery post.

A

Figure 1. Hydraulic System By-Pass

A.Hydraulic Release Valve (left-hand pump shown)

A

Figure 2. Disengaging the Parking Brake (lever shown in disengaged position)

A. Parking Brake Lever

A

B

Figure 3. Connect the Battery

A.Positive (+) Cable & Terminal

B.Negative (-) Cable & Terminal

10/2007 3 TP 300-7343-A-M1-SP