Snapper TURF CRUISER Manual

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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS AND PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST FOR
TURF CRUISER™ / TRAIL CRUISER™ UTILITY VEHICLES
INTRODUCTION: These instructions cover the setup of the Turf Cruiser™/Trail Cruiser™ utility vehicle.
Complete each step carefully. A checklist has been provided at the back of this instruction sheet. It is very
important to verify and record each item on the list prior to placing the machine into service.
The dry weight of the machine you are about to set up is approximately 1000 lbs. Therefore, it is strongly
recommended that an overhead hoist be used when lifting the machine. The capacity of the lifting device must
exceed the weight of the machine. DO NOT work on the machine until it is 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.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to operate this machine in any way
until all assembly steps have been completed and
all adjustments have been made. Serious injury
and/or equipment damage may result.
STEP 1
INSTALL REAR TIRES
IMPORTANT NOTE: FRONT AND REAR TIRES ARE
DIFFERENT SIZES. IDENTIFY THE LARGER SET OF
TIRES FOR USE ON THE REAR OF THE MACHINE.
1. Loosen (do not remove) the two lug nuts securing
each support plate to the left and right rear wheel
hubs. See Figure 1.1.
FIGURE 1.1
2. Remove the hardware securing left and right rear
support plates to the crate bottom. (NOTE:
hardware must be removed before lifting the rear of
the machine, to eliminate extra weight, as well as to
prevent crate bottom from dropping during
hardware removal and possibly causing injury.)
3. Lift machine, at the rear hitch, only high enough to
allow tire installation. (REMINDER: The device
used to lift the machine must have a lifting capacity
greater than 1000 lb.) Block rear of machine
securely to prevent it from falling.
4. Remove lug nuts loosened in operation #1 of this
assembly step, then remove and discard support
plates. Set lug nuts aside for future assembly
operation.
5. Check each wheel hub to insure that the
appropriate washer(s) and castle nut is installed.
Also, be sure that the cotter pin locking the castle
nut in place has been inserted through the spindle,
and has at least one leg bent back across the
spindle to secure nut in place.
6. Install left and right rear tires (valve stems facing
outward), securing each with 5 lug nuts (including
lug nuts removed in previous operation). NOTE for
Trail Cruisers only: Tires are directional. Install with
points of the chevron treads pointing forward. See
Figure 1.2.
FIGURE 1.2 (Turf Cruiser shown)
7. Remove blocks and lower rear of machine.
8. Torque lug nuts to 75 ft-lbs using sequence shown
in Figure 1.2.
INSTRUCTION No. 7026163 (Rev. 3, 9/23/2005)
TP 300-5106-3-GC-N
LUG NUTS
(LOOSEN ONLY)
REMOVE
HARDWARE
TRAIL CRUISER ONLY: POINTS OF
CHEVRON TREADS MUST POINT
TOWARD FRONT OF VEHICLE
1
4
2
5
3
SUPPORT
PLATE
CASTLE
NUT
CRATE
BOTTOM
LUG NUT
TIGHTENING
SEQUENCE

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STEP 2
INSTALL FRONT TIRES
(NOTE: The front bumper can be used to lift the front of
the machine.)
1. Loosen (do not remove) the two lug nuts securing
each support plate to the left and right front wheel
hubs. See Figure 1.1.
2. Remove the hardware securing the support plates
to the crate bottom.
3. Lift front of machine only high enough to install front
tires. Block machine securely to prevent it from
falling. Remove lug nuts loosened in operation #1
of this assembly step, and remove and discard
support plates. Set lug nuts aside for future
operation.
4. REMOVE OPERATOR PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE
FROM CRATE BOTTOM AT THIS TIME.
5. Check front wheel hubs to insure that they rotate freely.
Also check to make sure that the castle nuts are tight,
and the cotter pins are inserted fully and have at least
one leg bent back to secure in place.
6. Install left and right front tires (valve stems facing
outward) and secure each with 5 lug nuts (including
lug nuts removed in previous operation). NOTE for
Trail Cruisers only: Tires are directional. Install with
points of the chevron treads pointing forward. See
Figure 1.2.
7. Remove blocks and lower machine.
8. Torque lug nuts to 75 ft-lbs, using sequence shown
in Figure 1.2.
9. Install dust caps onto front wheel hubs.
STEP 3
ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE
IMPORTANT! Correct tire inflation pressure is critical 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. front and rear as
needed.
STEP 4
INSTALL OPERATOR PROTECTIVE
STRUCTURE (OPS)
NOTE: Assistance is required when installing the
Operator Protective Structure.
WARNING
Operator Protective Structure must be installed and
all mounting hardware tightened securely before
starting or operating machine.
WARNING
Do Not modify the OPS in any way before, during or
after installation. Modifying the OPS can result in
serious injury or death.
1. Locate and identify OPS mounting hardware –
twelve 3/8-16 x 1” carriage bolts and twelve 3/8-16
nyloc nuts. Place six of each on either side so they
will be in easy reach when attaching OPS to frame.
2. With assistance, raise OPS to vertical position and
orient structure so that the “WARNING” decal,
located on the side of the OPS, is on the right
(passenger) side of the machine.
3. Align holes in OPS with corresponding holes in
frame. Get one carriage bolt started on each side.
NOTE: Insert bolt from inside, as shown in Figure
1.3. Secure with 3/8-16 nyloc nut. Do not tighten at
this time.
FIGURE 1.3
4. Install remainder of bolts as per operation #3 in this
step, securing each with a nyloc nut.
5. Torque all OPS mounting hardware to 30-35 ft-lb.
NOTE: ALL OPS hardware must be properly
torqued to prevent inadvertent loosening and
subsequent failure of structure in a rollover.
6. Attach upper and lower heat shields to OPS using
two 5/16-18 self-tapping bolts. Do not tighten at this
time.
7. Attach side tabs of lower heat shield to left and right
frame rails using two 5/16-18 x 7/8” bolts and two
5/16-18 nyloc nuts.
8. Tighten all heat shield hardware securely.
CARRIAGE
BOLTS (6 EACH
SIDE). INSTALL
FROM INSIDE.
LOWER HEAT
SHIELD
UPPER HEAT
SHIELD
HEAT SHIELD
HARDWARE (x2)
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STEP 5
ENGINE OIL AND TRANSMISSION FLUID
NOTE: Engine oil and transmission fluid must be
checked before operation. Failure to do so may
result in serious equipment damage.
1. Fill engine crankcase to proper level. Refer to
Engine Owner’s Manual for capacity and oil
specifications. Check level with dipstick.
2. Check transmission fluid level. Bring to full level as
necessary using MOBILFLUID 424 or equivalent.
NOTE: Check with dipstick fully threaded to obtain
accurate reading.
STEP 6
CONNECT BATTERY
IMPORTANT NOTE: The battery in this machine is
maintenance-free. It has been filled to the proper
level with acid and is sealed. Do not attempt to
open the battery.
1. Check date printed on battery label. (Battery is
located in the compartment under the operator’s
seat; date is located near positive terminal.)
2. If battery is put in service after date shown, remove
battery from battery tray by removing hardware
securing battery retaining strap to unit and lifting
battery out. See Figure 1.4. Charge for a minimum
of 1 hour at 6-10 amps.
NOTE: When charging, place battery on a level
non-concrete surface in a well ventilated area away
from sparks and flame. Always be sure to connect
battery charger to battery terminals correctly: RED
to positive (+) terminal, BLACK to negative (-).
3. After charging (if needed), place battery back into
battery tray (positive terminal toward front of
machine) and replace battery retaining strap. Be
sure to tighten strap hardware securely.
4. Attach battery cables to battery terminals as shown
in Figure 1.4. Connect positive (+) cables (red) first,
from wiring harness to the positive terminal (+) on
battery and secure with hardware provided in
hardware bag. Connect negative (-) cables (black)
last, to negative terminal (-) on battery and secure.
Apply a small amount of grease over terminals to
prevent corrosion. Slip terminal cover on positive
(+) cable over terminal.
FIGURE 1.4
WARNING
Be sure to shield positive terminal with Terminal
Cover located on Positive Battery Cable. This
prevents metal from touching the positive terminal,
which could cause sparks.
STEP 7
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
NOTE: Before installation, make sure that the front tires
are aligned perfectly straight.
1. Slide plastic shaft cover fully onto steering shaft.
2. Orient steering wheel as shown in Figure 1.5, and
align splines in steering wheel hub with splines in
upper part of steering shaft. Slip wheel down onto
shaft until fully seated.
3. Install washer and hex nut onto threaded end of
shaft. Torque to 50-70 ft-lbs.
4. Install plastic cover in center of steering wheel.
FIGURE 1.5
POSITIVE (+) CABLES
(RED) WITH TERMINAL
COVER
NEGATIVE (-)
CABLES (BLACK)
BATTERY
RETAINING
STRAP
NOTE SPOKE
ORIENTATION

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STEP 8
INSTALL OPERATOR’S AND PASSENGER’S
SEAT
1. Check seat bolts to insure hinge plate is tightened
securely to the bottom of the seat. See Figure 1.6.
2. Align hinge plate with seat pedestal assembly and
insert hinge rod. See Figure 1.6.
3. Insert hair pin fully into hole in end of hinge rod.
See Figure 1.6.
4. Check for 5/16” flat washer under head of seat
knobs. Install washer, if missing, and tighten knobs
securely. See Figure 1.6.
FIGURE 1.6
5. Repeat steps 1-5 for second seat.
STEP 9
ADJUST CARGO BED LATCH STRIKERS
1. Drop Cargo bed. Check to make sure that both
latches hook completely onto striker bolts. See
Figure 1.7.
2. If necessary, loosen striker bolt and/or striker
bracket bolts, and adjust up until latches hook
correctly.
FIGURE 1.7
STEP 10
INSTALL BRUSH GUARD ASSEMBLY
(equipped models only)
1. Turn ignition switch to ‘RUN’. Pushing winch switch
down, let out approximately 1 foot of winch cable.
See Figure 1.8.
2. Turn ignition switch to ‘STOP’ and remove key.
FIGURE 1.8
3. Remove hardware securing bumper to frame. See
Figure 1.9.
FIGURE 1.9
4. Aligning holes in brush guard with holes in bumper,
reinstall bumper/brush guard onto frame, using
hardware removed previously. See Figure 1.9.
5. Torque hardware to 30 ft-lbs.
6. Feed looped end of winch cable through guide
rollers located in center of brush guard mounting
plate. See Figure 1.9.
BE SURE
SEAT BOLTS
ARE TIGHT
INSERT
HINGE ROD
INSTALL
HAIRPIN
SEAT KNOBS
(2 PER SEAT)
ADJUST
STRIKER
BRACKET
ADJUST
STRIKER
BOLT
LATCH MUST HOOK
COMPLETELY ONTO
STRIKER BOLT
BUMPER
BUMPER
HARDWARE (x4)
BRUSH GUARD
ASSEMBLY
CABLE OUT
CABLE IN
WINCH
SWITCH
IGNITION
SWITCH
FEED CABLE
THROUGH CABLE
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7. Slip cable loop into throat of winch hook clevis.
Then insert clevis pin into one side of hook clevis,
through cable loop, and through other side of clevis.
Insert cotter pin through hole in end of clevis pin,
bending at least one leg back over clevis pin to
secure in place. See Figure 1.10.
FIGURE 1.10
8. Replace ignition key and turn ignition switch to
‘RUN’. Pushing winch switch up, pull in winch
cable until winch hook butts against cable guide
rollers. See Figure 1.8 & 1.10.
WARNING
The winch switch on the utility vehicle does not
automatically cut out when cable is fully retracted. To
avoid damage to winch and/or vehicle, inspect cable
regularly while retracting.
9. Turn ignition switch to ‘STOP’.
SETUP IS COMPLETE. PLEASE PERFORM PRE-
OPERATION CHECKLIST FOUND ON PAGE 8 OF
THIS INSTRUCTION.
WARNING
Safe operation of machine limits total occupants to
two (2), one operator and one passenger. Seat
belts must be securely latched and adjusted to a
snug fit before starting or operating the machine.
WINCH
HOOK
CLEVIS
PIN
WINCH
CABLE
COTTER
PIN

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST FOR
TURF CRUISER™/TRAIL CRUISER™ UTILITY VEHICLE
Initial adjustments and operational tests have been performed prior to shipment. Due to possible effects of
shipping, handling and storage, all of the following items must be verified and necessary final adjustments
made at time of setup. It remains good practice and is strongly recommended that all the items also be checked
prior to placing the machine into service. It is very important that setup is verified and all operational tests
completed and results are acceptable. After completing this form, sign and retain for future reference.
SET-UP
_____ GENERAL INSPECTION for loose, missing or damaged components. Repaired as necessary.
_____ FRONT AND REAR WHEELS installed, and LUG NUTS torqued to 75 ft-lb.
_____ FRONT & REAR AXLE NUTS checked, castle nuts installed and secured with cotter pins.
_____ TIRE PRESSURE, FRONT AND REAR, adjusted to 15 PSI.
_____ OPERATOR PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE installed and hardware torqued to 30-35 ft-lb.
_____ BATTERY charged (if needed) and connected properly.
_____ STEERING WHEEL installed.
_____ CARGO BED LATCH STRIKERS adjusted for proper operation.
_____ BRUSH GUARD installed (equipped models only).
_____ OPERATOR CONTROLS checked for binding and damage.
LUBRICATION AND FUEL
_____ ENGINE OIL added to bring level up to full mark (Refer to Engine Manual).
_____ TRANSMISSION FLUID checked and adjusted to full mark. (MOBILFLUID 424)
_____ AXLE COUPLINGS AND STEERING KING PINS greased. (Refer to Operator’s manual).
_____ FUEL added to tank and system checked for leaks. (Refer to Engine Manual for fuel specifications).
OPERATIONAL TEST
_____ ENGINE starts, idles without dying, and runs smoothly.
_____ SAFETY INTERLOCKS all function correctly. (Refer to Operator’s manual).
_____ TRANSMISSION shifts into forward and reverse without excessive grinding of gears.
_____ CLUTCH engages and accelerates smoothly and does not drag at idle.
_____ STEERING functions properly.
_____ SERVICE BRAKE AND PARK BRAKE both function properly. (Refer to Operator’s manual).
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Purchase Date _________________ Model_____________________ Serial No. ____________________
Retailer’s Name _______________________________ Signature ________________________________
Address _________________________________ City _________________ State ______ Zip _____
MACHINE WILL BE USED COMMERCIALLY? (Check one) YES ____ NO_____
Purchaser’s Name _____________________________ Signature ________________________________
Address _________________________________ City __________________ State ______ Zip ______
IMPORTANT: This form is to be retained for future reference regarding Warranty, proof of
purchase, traceability for product recall or service, etc. Complete the Product Registration
Card and Mail to Customer Service Department at SNAPPER, P.O. BOX 1379, McDonough,
Georgia, 30253.
INSTRUCTION No. 7026163 (Rev. 3, 9/23/2005)
TP 300-5106-3-GC-N
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