Snapper S150X User Manual

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Dealer Setup & Adjustment Instructions

S150X - 21HP, 23HP, 25HP & 27HP

48” & 52” Mower Deck

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

SETUP PROCEDURES

Quick Setup List ................................................................2

Uncrating............................................................................3

Battery Installation ............................................................3

Tractor Assembly ..............................................................4

Motion Control Handle Assembly ....................................4

Seat Assembly .................................................................4

Roll Bar Installation...........................................................5

Check Fluid levels .............................................................7

Check Engine Oil Level ...................................................7

Check Hydraulic Oil Level................................................7

Check Tire Pressure..........................................................7

Check Mower Assembly ...................................................8

Check Torque - Mower Blades ........................................8

Check Deck Rod Timing ...................................................9

Deck Leveling Adjustment .............................................10

Check Deck Drive Belt ....................................................11

Lubrication .......................................................................12

Adding Fuel......................................................................13

Starting The Engine ........................................................13

Perform Safety Checks ...................................................14

Functional Tests.............................................................14

Safety Interlock System .................................................14

ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

Seat Adjustment ..............................................................15

Seat Adjustment (Suspension Seat)..............................15

Motion Control Handle Adjustment ...............................16

Return-To-Neutral Adjustment .......................................17

Neutral Adjustment .........................................................17

Parking Brake Adjustment .............................................18

ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL:

Sections and items denoted by the Setup symbol provide the information necessary to fully assemble, test, and prepare the units described above for delivery to your customers.

A Quick Setup List

is provided on page 2 of this booklet to help you identify and check that the items have been performed.

Additional information concerning functional tests, general adjustment procedures, and the location of normal lubrication points are included in these

instructions. Although all required lubrication and normal adjustments on factory-assembled components are done at the factory, this additional information is provided to assist you in ensuring that each unit is delivered to the customer in proper working order.

The safety warnings provided in this guide and in

the operator's manual included with the unit contain

important information that must be obeyed when

assembling, setting-up, operating, servicing, transporting, or storing the unit. These warnings are highlighted by the safety alert triangle symbol shown above, which signifies that an important safety message is being provided.

You must read, understand, and follow these warnings and instructions, and use safe shop and work practices at all times while working on or around this unit and all other outdoor power equipment.

Model No. Description

5900686 S150XKAV2148, 21HP Kawasaki w/ 48” Mower 5900665 S150XKAV2552, 25HP Kawasaki w/ 52” Mower 5900696 S150XKOH2348 S/S, 23HP Kohler w/48” Mower 5900697 S150XKOH2752 S/S, 27HP Kohler w/52” Mower

This Dealer Setup Instruction covers the following products:

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Quick Setup List -

Page Setup Procedure Steps to Perform

3 Uncrating ❏ Remove Crate & Banding.

❏ Loosen Hydraulic Release Valves. ❏ Release Parking Brake and Roll Tractor forward off skid. ❏ Tighten Hydraulic Release Valves.

3 Battery Installation ❏ Install Battery.

4 Tractor Assembly ❏ Assemble the Motion Control Handles.

❏ Assemble the Seat.

5 Roll Bar Installation ❏ Install the Roll Bar.

6 Check Fluid Levels ❏ Check Engine Oil level.

❏ Check Hydraulic Oil level. ❏ Check Tire Pressure

7 Check Mower Assembly ❏ Check Blade Bolt Torque.

❏ Check & Adjust Deck Lift Rod Timing. ❏ Check & Level Mower Deck. ❏ Check Deck Drive Belt.

11 Lubrication & ❏ Lubricate all grease & oil points.

Fuel Preparation ❏ Add fuel.

❏ Start the Engine.

13 SAFETY CHECKS ❏ Check for LOOSE HARD

WARE.

❏ Check all OPERA

TOR CONTROLS.

❏ Perform SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECK

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Uncrating

1. Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent, cut crate away from bottom skid. Remove crate. Remove shrink-wrap plastic.

2. Cut nylon banding from front of the frame and rear rear bumper.

3. Open the hydraulic release valves. To open the release valves, turn the release valve, which is located on front of the pump, counter-clockwise 2 full turns MAX

. See Figure 1 for valve location.

4. Push down on the parking brake lever (A, Figure 2) to release the parking brake.

5. Be sure there are no nails or sharp objects on the bottom skid to puncture the tractor’s tires. Roll the tractor forward off the bottom skid.

6. After moving the tractor, re-engage the pumps (drive position) by turning the release valves clockwise and tighten to 80-120 in/lbs (9-13.5 N.m.).

IMPORTANT NOTE

When cutting crate from bottom skid, use caution around tractor tires and mower rollers.

Figure 2. Disengaging the Parking Brake (lever shown in disengaged position) A. Parking Brake Lever

Figure 1. Hydraulic System By-Pass A. Hydraulic Release Valve

(left-hand pump shown)

Figure 3. Connect the Battery A. Positive (+) Cable & Terminal B. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal

Battery Installation

Connect Battery

1. Connect the red positive battery cable (B, Figure 3) to the positive battery post.

2. Connect the black negative battery cable (A) to the negative battery post.

WARNING

BATTERY SAFETY RULES

• Battery acid causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin.

• Wear eye protection while handling the battery.

• To avoid an explosion, keep flames and sparks away from the battery, especially while charging.

• When installing the battery cables, CONNECT THE POSITIVE (+) CABLE FIRST and the negative (-) cable last. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

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Tractor Assembly

Motion Control Handle Assembly

1. Remove the handles and mounting hardware from the handle bar box.

2. Install the ground speed control handles (A, Figure 4) onto the control lever base using the 5/16-18 x 3/4” bolts, 5/16” lock washers and 5/16” flat washers (B, C, & D). Prior to tightening the bolts, align the handles with each other.

NOTE: There is a LEFT-HAND and a RIGHT-HAND control handle. When assembled to the base, the handle base should be pointing towards the rear as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4. Install the Control Handle(s) A. Control Handle B. 5/16-18 x 3/4” Bolt(s) C. 5/16” Lock Washer(s) D. 5/16” Flat Washer(s)

Figure 5. Remove The Existing Seat A. 5/16-18 Nylock Flange Nuts B. Wire Harness C. Seat Mount Plate D. Seat Switch

Seat Assembly

1. Unpack the seat.

2. Install the seat onto the seat mount plate (C, Figure

5) and secure with the 5/16-18 nylock flange nuts (A).

3. Connect the wire harness (B) to the seat switch (D) that is located in the bottom of the seat.

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Roll Bar Assembly

Install the Roll Bar

1. Unpack the roll bar and hardware from the box.

2. Remove the clevis pin (C, Figure 6) from the lanyard (A).

3. Install the lanyard anchor (B) onto the lanyard as shown in Figure 6.

4. Reinstall the clevis pin on the lanyard.

Figure 8. Upright Tube Placement (Left Side Shown) A. Upright Tube B. 1/2-13 X 3” Bolt C. 1/2” SAE Washer D. Rear Bumper E. Frame of the Machine F. 1/2-13 Nylock Flange Nut

Figure 7. Assemble the Top Loop A. Top Loop Tube B. Plastic Cap C. Rubber Stop

Figure 6. Assemble the Retainer Pins A. Lanyard B. Lanyard Anchor C. Clevis Pin

Assemble the Top Loop

1. Install the plastic cap (B, Figure 7) into the end of the top loop tube (A). Repeat for other end of tube.

2. Install the rubber stop (C) against the inside of the pivot mount. Repeat for other end of tube. See Figure 7.

Install the Upright Tubes

1. Remove the bolts and nuts on one side of the machine that secure the rear bumper for shipping. Save this hardware for reinstallation in Step 3.

2. Place the roll bar upright tube onto the outside of the rear bumper (A, Figure 8). Refer to Figure 9 for the correct roll bar orientation.

3. Refer to the insert in Figure 8. Loosely install a bolt with a flat washer through the both holes of the upright tube, rear bumper, and the frame from the outside of the machine. Loosely install a nylock flange nut on the bolt.

4. Repeat process for the other side of the machine.

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Figure 10. Install Top Loop (Right Side Shown) A. Top Loop B. Upright Tube C. 1/2” x 3” Bolt GD.5 D. Retainer Pin Assembly E. 1/2” Side Lock Nut F. Rubber Stop

5. Install the top loop (A, Figure 10) onto the upright tubes (B). From the outside, install the 1/2-3” bolt (C) through the top loop and upright tube, then through the retainer pin assembly (D), as shown in Figure 5E. Loosely install the 1/2” side lock nut on the bolts. Repeat this process for the other side.

6. Tighten the hardware installed in steps 3 & 4 for securing the roll bar upright tubes to the roll bar pocket. Tighten the hardware until there is no movement in the upright tubes.

7. Tighten the 1/2”-3 bolts and hex side lock nuts (C & E) securing the top loop (A) to the upright tubes (B). Do not over-tighten. The top loop should pivot snugly with the retainer pins removed.

8. Raise the top loop (A) until the rubber stops (F) contact the upright tubes.

9. Push or pull the top of the roll bar forward against the rubber stops and install the retainer pins and hair pin clips to secure the roll bar in the raised position.

Figure 9. Roll Bar Orientation

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