Snapper 28587 LT User Manual

DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & PRE-SALE CHECKLIST for

EUROPEAN SNAPPER LT SERIES TRACTORS

INTRODUCTION: Snapper LT (One Piece Frame) Tractors are shipped with the steering wheel and seat
cushions removed. The following steps are required for set-up. Complete all items on the Dealer Pre-Sale
Checklist at time of purchase.

: Figure 1 shows the seat assembled to the seat

NOTE

pedestal assembly. Some models are shipped
with the seat loose and will require installation.

ACTIVATE BATTERY

The battery is not installed and is shipped dry. Allow
sufficient time for charging and installing the battery
before operating the tractor. Pay close attention to the
precautionary statements on the battery and in these
instructions. Electrolyte must be purchased separately
from your local dealer or retailer. You will also need an
automotive type battery charger to activate the battery for
use.

STEP 1: SEAT/PEDESTAL ASEMBLY REMOVAL

1. Remove the seat/pedestal assembly by removing
the two seat knobs that secure it to rear fender. See
Figure 1.

: The seat switch w ires are still connected, so be

Note
careful.

2. Move the seat/pedestal assembly forward and out of
the way.

STEP 2: ACTIVATING AND CHARGING BATTERY

1. Remove battery from carton.

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

INSTRUCTION No. 7-2348 (I.R. 6/13/02)

SEAT

BATTERY

FIGURE 1

SEAT KNOB

SEAT/PEDESTAL
ASSEMBLY

WARNING

The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive
gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area
when charging battery or when handling electrolyte
or battery. Electrolyte (acid) is a highly corrosive
liquid. Wear eye protection. Wash affected areas
immediately after having eye or skin contact with
electrolyte (acid). Flush with clear water and neutralize
with baking soda. DO NOT OVER FILL!

3. Remove battery cell caps. Fill cells as required with
electrolyte (purchased separately) to proper level.
Fill to 3/16” above cell plates. Filling battery with
electrolyte will bring the battery to 80% charged
state.

: 3/16” above cell plates is the recommended level.

Note

DO NOT place anything in battery other than
specified electrolyte.

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4. With cell caps removed, connect battery charger to
battery terminals; RED to positive (+) and BLACK to
negative (-) terminal.

5. If time allows, slow charge at 1 amp for 10 hours, or
as an alternative, fast charge at not more than 2.5
amps for 4 hours to bring the battery to full charge.
NOTE: Slow charging is recommended and extends
battery life.

6. After charging, check level of electrolyte and add as
needed to bring level to 3/16” above cell plates.

7. Reinstall cell caps.

WARNING

Keep sparks and flames away from battery at all times!
Battery acid is corrosive. Rinse empty acid containers
with water and mutilate before discarding. If acid is
spilled on battery, bench, or clothing, etc., flush with clear
water and neutralize with baking soda or ammonia
solution.

STEP 3: BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Carefully place the charged battery, with terminals
toward front of tractor as shown on decal, in the
tractor battery compartment. See Figure 1.

2. Retrieve plastic bag from under the hood, on top of
gas tank. Remove nuts and bolts from plastic
hardware bag.

3. Connect positive (+) cable (red) from wiring harness
to the positive terminal (+) on battery using bolt and
nut provided in hardware bag.

4. Connect negative (-) cable (black) to negative
terminal (-) on battery using bolt and nut.

: Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover

Note

located on battery harness. This prevents metal
from touching the positive terminal which could
cause sparks.

5. Reinstall seat/pedestal assembly and tighten seat
knobs securely. DO NOT operate tractor without
the seat/pedestal assembly installed properly
because it serves as the battery hold down.

STEP 4: STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION

1. Place steering wheel over steering shaft located on
tractor. Align hole in steering shaft with holes in
steering wheel and insert roll pin. Tap roll pin with
hammer gently through steering wheel and shaft
until roll pin is centered on the shaft. Do not use
excessive force! (See Figure 2)

FIGURE 2

Step 5: REDUCE TIRE PRESSURE

1. The tires are over-inflated for shipping. Reduce tire
pressure in front tires to 12 PSI and in rear tires to
12 PSI.

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