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DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST for SNAPPER
26" HIGH WHEEL MOWERS
This SNAPPER High Wheel Mower is equipped with a Blade Brake Clutch (BBC). This allows the machine to be
started and operated with the blade disengaged (OFF). Releasing the blade control on this machine STOPS only
the blade. The engine continues to run. The engine is stopped by moving the engine speed control to STOP
position. These mowers are designed for quick set-up. The checklist should be filled out by the dealer as the
items are checked off and/or performed and the Consumer/Operator Product Registration card filled out and
sent to the Customer Service department at SNAPPER when completed. CAUTION: Cutting blades are
extremely sharp. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working with blades. Be careful to avoid cutting
yourself on sharp edges of blade.
STEP 1: Remove High Wheel mower from crate.
STEP 2: Rotate handle brackets until they line up with
holes in rear case. Install bolts (5/16"X 1" carriage) from
inside and use 5/16"-18 Nylok nuts to secure. DO NOT
tighten at this time.
STEP 3: Assemble handles onto handle brackets using
hardware provided in kit. Tighten to 12 to 22 ft. lbs.
NOTE: Make sure control cables are routed on the
inside of handles and are not pinched.
STEP 4: Install speed control rod into speed control
sector. See Figure 1.
FIGURE 1
STEP 5: Attach speed control rod to control rod at rear
of mower. Tighten securely using wing nut provided in
kit. See Figure 2.
STEP 6: Adjust handle to desired height and securely
tighten handle bracket fasteners.
STEP 7: Remove spindle cover and check adjustment
of deck belt. To check this adjustment, measure the
length of the idler tension spring when the blade control
is in the "OFF" position.
FIGURE 2
WARNING
Engine must be OFF for this adjustment.
STEP 8: Move blade control to the "ON" position and
measure the length of the spring. The spring should be
extended 1/4"-3/8" from it's original position. If
adjustment is needed, adjust the thumb wheel on the
upper left handle until proper spring extension is
achieved. Install cover. See Figure 3.
FIGURE 3
INSTRUCTION No. 4-6814 (REV. 1, 9/29/98)
Speed Control
Selector
Speed
Control
Rod
Blade Control
Adjusting
Wheel
SPEED
CONTROL
ROD
WING NUT
CONTROL
ROD
