Snapper 4-6814 User Manual

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DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST for SNAPPER

Speed Control

Speed

Blade Control

SPEED

CONTROL

26" HIGH WHEEL MOWERS

This SNAPPER High Wheel Mow er is equipped with a Blade Brake Clutch (BBC). T his 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 mow ers are designed for qui ck set-up. The checkli st should be filled ou t 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 he avy leather gloves w hen handling or working with blades. Be careful to avo id cutting
yourself on sharp edges of blade.

STEP 1: Remove High Wheel mower from crate.
STEP 2: Rotate h andle brackets until the y line up with

holes in rear case. Instal l b olts (5/16 "X 1" c arr iag e) f r om
inside and use 5/16"- 18 Nylok nuts to sec ure. DO NOT
tighten at this time.
STEP 3: Assem ble handles onto ha ndle brack ets 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.

CONTROL
ROD

WING NUT

Selector

Control
Rod

FIGURE 1

STEP 5: Attach sp eed control rod to control rod at re ar

of mower. Tighten secure ly 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 spi ndle cover and check adjustment
of deck belt. To check this adjustment, measure the
length of the idler tension s pring when the b lade contr ol
is in the "OFF" position.

ROD

FIGURE 2

WARNING

Engine mus t be OF F for this adj us tme nt.

STEP 8: Move blade control to the "ON" position and

measure the length of the spring. The spr ing 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.

Adjusting
Wheel

FIGURE 3

INSTRUCTION No. 4-6814 (REV. 1, 9/29/98)

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Blade Control

Spring

Wheel Drive

There should be some

hook.

1/4” To 3/8” Extended

FIGURE 3

STEP 9: Check adjustment of wheel drive control

spring. With the wheel drive control lever in the
"OFF/Released” position measure the length of the
wheel drive control sprin g. Move the wheel dr ive contr ol
lever to the "ON" position and measure spring length.
The spring should extend 1/2" to 3/4" from its original
length.

WARNING

Engine mus t be OF F for this adj us tme nt.

If adjustment is needed, unhook wheel drive control
spring from cable and r otate spring until proper spring
extension is achie ved. See Figure 4. Set cutt ing height
as desired.

Control
Cable

slack in cable.
NOTE: Ga p between
cable eyelet and spring

FIGURE 4

STEP 10: Fill engine to full mark on dipstick. See

Engine Manual for proper oil specifications.

STEP 11: Set-Up is now complete.