Snapper HD4685, HD4686 User Manual

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST for

SNAPPER SCRAMBLERS

The following instructions cover the set-up of SNAPPER SCRAMBLERs. Complete each of the follow ing steps
carefully. Review and complete each item as instructed on the Pre-Operation checklist. The Snapper Product
Registration card must be filled out and sent to Customer Service department at Snapper when completed.

WARNING

Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or
working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely
sharp and can cause severe injury.

MOWING DECK

1. Cutting Blade

A. Check torque of blade mounting bolts. Torque

to:

33” Deck - 30 to 40 ft. lbs.
38” Deck - 80 to 90 ft. lbs.
42” Deck - 30 to 40 ft. lbs.
48” Deck - 60 to 70 ft. lbs.

B. Check blade straightness per operator’s

manual supplied with machine.

C. After completing blade check, carefully lower

SCRAMBLER to floor to continue set-up.

BATTERY

Electrolyte required for dry batteries must be purchased
locally. Pay close attention to the precautionary
statements on the battery and in these instructions. All
batteries require a slow charge before being placed into
service.

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on
the Zero Turning Radius machine. DO NOT use
“BOOST” chargers on the battery.

1. BATTERY REMOVAL

A. Tilt seat up to gain access to battery.
B. Observe and note cable positions on battery.

See Figure 1.
C. Disconnect cables from battery terminals,
disconnecting BLACK (Negative) cable first.
Retain mounting bolts and nuts.

D. Slide battery from battery cradle.

2. BATTERY ACTIVATION
NOTE

: The electrolyte (acid) for the battery is not

supplied with the mower and must be purchased
separately.

A. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a
level surface.
B. Remove battery cell caps. Fill cells as required
with electrolyte to between minimum and maximum
fill line as viewed from outside battery case. Filling
battery with electrolyte will bring the battery to 80%
charged state.

INSTRUCTION No. 5-0410 (I.R. 9/29/03)

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C. With all cell caps removed, connect an

automotive type battery charger to battery terminals;
RED to positive (+) and BLACK to negative (-)
terminal.

D. Slow charge at 1 to 2 amps for 2 hours.
E. After charging, check level of electrolyte, add

electrolyte if necessary, and tighten cell caps.

WARNING

DO NOT OVERFILL!

NOTE:

Never place anything in battery other than specified
electrolyte.

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

WARNING

Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover
located on battery harness. This prevents metal from
touching the positive terminal, which could cause
sparks. Cables must be connected to battery
terminals in the proper position.

3. BATTERY INSTALLATION

A. Tilt seat up to gain access to battery cradle.
B. Slide battery into battery cradle.
C. Connect cables to battery terminals. Connect

RED (Positive) cable first. Connect BLACK
(Negative) cable.
D. Place the positive (+) terminal insulator over
positive terminal and cable. See Figure 1.

NEGATIVE
CABLE

TERMINAL INSULATOR

FIGURE 1

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on Next Page)

POSITIVE
CABLE

POSITIVE
TERMINAL

NEGATIVE
TERMINAL

3. BATTERY INSTALLATION

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E. Connect over flow tube and route as shown in

Figure 2.

CONNECT OVER FLOW TUBE
TO BATTERY

BATTERY CABLES ARE
INSTALLED AT THIS TIME
SHOWN REMOVED FOR
BETTER VIEW OF BATTERY

INSERT TUBE INTO HOLE
IN SEAT PEDESTAL

ONCE INSTALLED
ROUTE TUBE AWAY
FROM TOP OF DECK

FIGURE 2

DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR

A. The discharge deflector on 33”, 42” & 48”

Models are shipped in the “UP” position. Remove
rubber band, lower discharge deflector and secure
to deck with carriage bolt(s), flat washer(s) and
wing nut(s) furnished with the deck. See Figure 3.
NOTE: 38” Models are shipped with discharge
deflector removed. Follow instructions to install
deflector.

1. IMPORTANT: Deflector spring is under tension,
be careful when removing. Remove carriage bolt
and nut that secures pivot rod to the deck. Pivot rod
contains deflector spring. Mounting rod should not
be removed from deck.

2. Insert pivot rod partially into deflector hinge,
slide spring onto rod with straight leg on top, then
insert rod through other hinge and then into
mounting rod. Insert hooked end of spring into deck.
See Figure 3.

3. Secure pivot rod to deck using carriage bolt
and nut. Tighten securely. See Figure 3.

ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT

The electrical connection at the engine is shipped
disconnected to protect the electrical system when the
battery is installed and MUST BE THE LAST STEP in
preparation.

A. Connect electrical circuit at rear of the engine.
See Figure 4.

LUBRICATION and FUEL

1. Engine

A. Perform normal engine service, oil and fuel,

according to engine manufacturer’s recommend­ations found in the Engine Owner’s Manual.

PRE-OPERATION CHECK

Complete all items on the Pre-Operation Checklist as
instructed.

42” DECK

INSTALL NUTS
HERE

33” DECK

INSTALL NUTS
HERE

DEFLECTOR SPRING

STRAIGHT LEG OF
SPRING ON TOP OF
DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR

DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR

DO NOT REMOVE
MOUNTING ROD

38” & 48” DECK

PIVOT
ROD

LOCKNUT

SPRING
SLOT IN

CARRIAGE
BOLT

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 4

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