Snapper EP 200 User Manual

DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & PRE-SALE CHECKLIST for

SNAPPER LT SERIES TRACTORS

INTRODUCTION: Snapper LT (One Piece Frame) Tractors are shipped with the steering wheel and seat
cushions removed. The following st eps are required for set-up. Be sure to fill in the checklist on page 3 at the
time of purchase.

: Remove all metal holding straps & plastic from

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tractor before attempting to free tractor from pallet.

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 ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

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

: The seat switch wires are still connected, so be

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careful.

2. Move the seat/pedestal assem bly 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. 2-8587 (REV. 2, 8/20/99)

SEAT

BATTERY

FIGURE 1

“Y” 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
elec tr ol yte ( ac id ). Flush with clear water and neutralize
with baking soda. DO NOT OVER FILL!

3. Remove battery cell caps. Fill c ells 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 recomm ended level.

Note

DO NOT place anything in battery other than
specified electrolyte.

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

5. If tim e 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 recomm ended and extends
battery life.

6. Af ter 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) f rom 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

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

5. Reinstall seat/pedestal assembly and tighten "Y"
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 s haft 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.

Step 6: INSTALL SEAT CUSHIONS

1. Seat cushions are positioned on rubber band under
seat for shipping. Remove from under seat and
install into seat support assem bly as shown in Figure

3. Lip of cushion should lock under tab on
seat/pedestal assembly.

SEAT

SEAT SUPPORT
BRACKET

CUSHION

“Y” KNOB

SEAT/PEDESTAL
ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 3

Step 7: CHECK INTERLOCK SYSTEM

The interlock system includes a seat switch, a clutch
switch and a mower blade (PTO) switch. The system
functions in the following way:

A. ENGINE MUST NOT START IF:

1. The blade control is in the ON position.

2. Clutch pedal is not completely depressed.

3. Operator is not seated on tractor.

B. ENGINE MUST START ONLY WHEN:

1. Blade control is shifted into OFF position.

2. Parking brake is set.

3. Clutch pedal is completely depressed.

4. Operator is seated in tractor seat in operator's
position.

C. ENGINE WILL STOP WHEN:

1. T he oper ator vacates the s eat with the blade control
in the ON position and/or with the clutch engaged
(when clutch pedal is not depressed).

2. The operator is not s eated on tractor and the blade
is shifted into the ON position or engages the clutch
(clutch pedal is not depressed or is released).

D. ENGINE WILL CONTINUE RUNNING IF:

1. The operator vacates the seat with the parking
brake set and with the blade control shifted in the
OFF position.

2