Snapper 7-4510 User Manual

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS AND PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST FOR

LUG NUTS

SNAPPER GROUNDS CRUISER UTILITY VEHICLE

INTRODUCTION: These instructions cov er the setup of the Snapper Grounds Cruiser utility vehicle. Complete each step carefull y. A checklist h as been provid ed. It is v ery important to v erify and record each item on t he list prior to placing the machine into service. The dry weight of the machine you are about to setup is 1,230 lb. It is strongly recommended that you use an overhead hoist when lifting the machine. The capacity of the device used for lifting must exceed the weight of the machine. DO NOT work on the machine until properly blocked and secured to prevent it from falling. If an overhead hoist is not available, you may have to remove boards from the crate bottom to gain access with floor type jacks.

5. Install left and right rear tires and secure each with

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine running. STOP engine. Set park brake. Shift transmission to neutral and remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wi re away from sp ark plug. Eng ine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine.

STEP 1 INSTALL REAR TIRES

The machine is secur ely attached to the c rate bottom at each wheel location. See Figure 1.1. The four steel plates must be rem oved before lifting t he machine. The device used to lift the machine must have a capacity greater than 1230 lb. The c argo bed is attached to the frame of the machine with plastic straps. Carefully remove the straps and set the cargo bed aside for installation later.

5 lug nuts. NOTE: The tir es are directional. Instal l with valve stem out and the points of the chevron treads pointing forward. See Figure 1.2.

(LOOSEN ONLY)

REMOVE

FIGURE 1.1

1. Loosen only, two lug nuts at left and right rear

wheel hubs.

2. Remove the four bolts securing the left and right support plates to the crate bottom.

3. Lift machine, at t he rear hitch, onl y high enough to allow tire installation. Block machine securely to prevent it from falling. Remove support plates.

4. Check castle nuts to insure that the cotter pins have been fully inserted and hav e at leas t o ne l eg be nt to secure in place.

POINTS OF TREADS POINTING TOWARD FRONT OF VEHICLE.

FIGURE 1.2

6. Remove blocks and lower rear of machine.

7. Torque lug nuts to 75 f t-lb using sequence shown.

See Figure 1.2.

STEP 2 INSTALL FRONT BUMPER

The bolts used to attach the front bumper to the machine are already installed in the front frame. The bumper can be used t o lift the weight of the f ront of the machine. The mounting hardware must be tightened securely (30 ft-lb).

1. Place bumper over f our bolts at front of fram e. Note orientation, flat side of side plates towards bottom

2. Attach using (4) 3/8-16 flange lock nuts.

3. Torque nuts to 30 ft-lb.

INSTRUCTION No. 7-4510 (I.R. 5/3/01)

STEP 3

REPRESENTING

SEAT

MOUNT

7/16-20X2”

1/2”X1

1/4”

1/2”X1

1/4”

7/16-20

2-1/2”

INSTALL FRONT TIRES

The front bumper can be used to lift the front of the machine. Block the machine to prevent it from falling. NOTE: The front tires are directional. Install with valve stems out and with the points of the chevron treads pointing forward.

1. Loosen only, two lug nuts at left and right front wheel hubs.

2. Remove the four bolts securing the left and right support plates to the crate bottom.

3. Lift front of machine on ly hi gh en oug h to ins t al l f r ont tires. Block machine securely to prevent it from

3. Place (1) 1/2” x 1 1/4“ d iameter flat washer on (1) 7/16-20 x 2” bolt. Inser t bolt with washer into seat belt mounting plate. See Figure 1.3.

4. Insert bolt into hole in seat support. Place large 2 1/2” diameter flat washer over bolt against inside surface of seat support.

5. Place (1) 1/2” x 1 1/4” flat washer on bolt. Install (1) 7/16-20 top lock nut.

BELT

SEAT SUPPORT STRUCTURE

falling. Remove support plates.

4. REMOVE OPERATOR PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE FROM CRATE B OTTOM A T TH IS TI ME.

5. Check front wheel hubs to insure that they rotate fr eely ,

the castle nuts are tight and the cotter pins are inserted

PLATE

DIAMETER FLAT WASHER

fully and have at least one leg bent to secure in pla ce.

6. Install left and right f ront tires and s ecure each with

5 lug nuts.

7. Remove blocks and lower machine.

8. Torque lug nuts to 75 f t-lb using sequence shown.

NYLOC NUT

See Figure 1.2.

9. Install dust caps onto wheel hubs

HEX BOLT

STEP 4 ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE

IMPORTANT! C orr ect tir e i nflatio n pres sur e is cr itic al to

the proper handling and braking of the machine.

1. Using a low-pressure tire gauge, check tire pressure.

2. Adjust tire pressure to 15 psi.

6. Tighten nut to a snug rotating fit. When properly

WARNING

Operator Protectiv e Structure and Seat Belts must be installed and all mounting hardware tightened securely before starting or operating machine.

STEP 5 INSTALL SEAT BELTS

Mounting of seat belts is very important. Assemble carefully using the sequ ence shown. The seat belt wi th the latch plate is typically attached at the outside mounting hole. The seat belt with th e buc k le is attac h e d at the inside or m iddle mounting hole. T ighte n hard w ar e to a snug rotating fit as described below.

IMPORTANT! The la rge 2 1/2” diameter f lat w ashers must be installed on the in side surface of the seat support structure. See Figure 1.3.

1. Remove the top t wo bolts from the fuel tank straps

and slide tank out. This will allow clearance to install the bolt used to mount the right seat belt. See Figure 1.4.

NOTE: tank straps r em ain loos e unti l ST EP 6, O perato r Protective Structure installation has been completed.

2. Locate seat belts and hardware bag.

7. Repeat for remaining three belts.

Safe operation of machin e limits total occupants to (2), one operator and one passenger. Seat belts must be securely latched and adjusted to a snug fit before starting or operating the machine.

FLAT WASHER

FIGURE 1.3

tightened the mounting bracket should be able to rotate with some resistance to align properly with seat position and size of operator, but not rattle.

WARNING

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