Snapper Rear Engine Riders user manual

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DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST For
SNAPPER REAR ENGINE RIDERS

Tools required for set-up are: HAMMER, PLIERS,
2. Installing Tie Rods - Narrow Front Frame (28”
7/16” and 1/2” WRENCH or SOCKET.
& smaller deck)
A package of Battery Acid (Electrolyte), purchased
(a) Install bushings onto tie rods.
separately, is required for electric start models.
(b) Install tie rods into steering shaft. Secure with

3/8” flat washers and 5/32” x 1” cotter-pins. See
SNAPPER Rear Engine Rid

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4. Installing Steering Wheel FUEL (a) Slide steering wheel on steering shaft. FUEL LINE TANK Normally, the offset of the steering wheel should be towards operator’s seat. FUEL FILTER NOTE: For more operator room, the steering wheel offset can be turned towards front of the Rear Engine Rider. The “SNAPPER” logo in the center of steering wheel can be snapped out and turned also. HOSE CLAMPS (b) Support steering wheel and drive the 1/4” x 1- 1/2” roll pin into steering wheel

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E. OPERATOR’S SEAT – HINGED SEAT MODELS 1. Fold the hinged seat plate forward and follow 2. BATTERY ACTIVATION (a) Place battery in a well ventilated area on a steps 4 through 8 in Section “OPERATOR’S level surface. SEAT, NON-HINGED MODELS” for 8 & 10HP (b) Remove battery cell caps. Fill cells as models. See Figure 8. required with electrolyte to between minimum and maximum fill line as viewed from outside 5/16” PATCH LOCK battery case. Filling battery with electrolyte will

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4. BATTERY INSTALLATION H. ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT (a) Slide battery partially into box, with positive The electrical connection at the engine is shipped disconnected to protect the electrical system when end to inside and terminals to rear, to allow for cable installations. the battery is installed and MUST BE THE LAST STEP in preparation. (b) Battery cables MUST BE SECURED TO 1. Connect electrical circuit at rear of the engine. BATTERY TERMINALS as shown in Figure 10, See Figure 12. us

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SERVICE NOTES ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _____

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DEALER PRE-SALE CHECKLIST The following must be accomplished prior sale. Refer to detailed set-up instructions. Review this list with purchaser. Check (✓ ) items actually performed and signed on this page. SET-UP CHECKLIST ______ STEERING WHEEL and steering shaft assembled. ______ TIE RODS connected. ______ LUBRICATION of entire unit completed. ______ OPERATOR’S SEAT installed and tightened and seat switch connected. ______ FUEL TANK installed and fuel line connected. ______ GRASS D