Snapper 4-6814 User manual

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DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST for SNAPPER
26" HIGH WHEEL MOWERS
This SNAPPER High Wheel Mower is equipped with a Blade Brake Clutch (BBC). This allows the machine to be
started and operated with the blade disengaged (OFF). Releasing the blade control on this machine STOPS only
the blade. The engine continues to run. The engine is stopped by moving the engine speed control to STOP
position. These mowers are designed for quick set-up. The checklist should be filled out by the dealer as the
items are checked off and/or performed and the Consumer/Operator Product Registration card filled out and
sent to the Customer Service department at SNAPPER when completed. CAUTION: Cutting blades are
extremely sharp. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working with blades. Be careful to avoid cutting
yourself on sharp edges of blade.
STEP 1: Remove High Wheel mower from crate.
STEP 2: Rotate handle brackets until they line up with
holes in rear case. Install bolts (5/16"X 1" carriage) from
inside and use 5/16"-18 Nylok nuts to secure. DO NOT
tighten at this time.
STEP 3: Assemble handles onto handle brackets using
hardware provided in kit. Tighten to 12 to 22 ft. lbs.
NOTE: Make sure control cables are routed on the
inside of handles and are not pinched.
STEP 4: Install speed control rod into speed control
sector. See Figure 1.
FIGURE 1
STEP 5: Attach speed control rod to control rod at rear
of mower. Tighten securely using wing nut provided in
kit. See Figure 2.
STEP 6: Adjust handle to desired height and securely
tighten handle bracket fasteners.
STEP 7: Remove spindle cover and check adjustment
of deck belt. To check this adjustment, measure the
length of the idler tension spring when the blade control
is in the "OFF" position.
FIGURE 2
WARNING
Engine must be OFF for this adjustment.
STEP 8: Move blade control to the "ON" position and
measure the length of the spring. The spring should be
extended 1/4"-3/8" from it's original position. If
adjustment is needed, adjust the thumb wheel on the
upper left handle until proper spring extension is
achieved. Install cover. See Figure 3.
FIGURE 3
INSTRUCTION No. 4-6814 (REV. 1, 9/29/98)
Speed Control
Selector
Speed
Control
Rod
Blade Control
Adjusting
Wheel
SPEED
CONTROL
ROD
WING NUT
CONTROL
ROD

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FIGURE 3
STEP 9: Check adjustment of wheel drive control
spring. With the wheel drive control lever in the
"OFF/Released” position measure the length of the
wheel drive control spring. Move the wheel drive control
lever to the "ON" position and measure spring length.
The spring should extend 1/2" to 3/4" from its original
length.
WARNING
Engine must be OFF for this adjustment.
If adjustment is needed, unhook wheel drive control
spring from cable and rotate spring until proper spring
extension is achieved. See Figure 4. Set cutting height
as desired.
FIGURE 4
STEP 10: Fill engine to full mark on dipstick. See
Engine Manual for proper oil specifications.
STEP 11: Set-Up is now complete.
Blade Control
Spring
1/4” To 3/8” Extended
Wheel Drive
Control
Cable
There should be some
slack in cable.
NOTE: Gap between
cable eyelet and spring
hook.

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DEALER SET-UP & CHECKLIST for SNAPPER
26” HIGH WHEEL MOWERS
The following must be achieved upon the purchase of the mower. It is very important that
the Dealer performs and accomplishes the set-up and the operational tests as listed below.
SET-UP (Details on Pages 1 & 2 of this Instruction)
_____ FOAM SHIPPING BLOCK removed from cutting blade.
_____ UPPER HANDLE & LOWER HANDLE secured in place and hardware tightened securely.
_____ SIDE CHUTE installed on mower.
_____ BLADE retaining bolt(s) checked and tighten securely.
LUBRICATION
_____ ENGINE OIL added to bring level up to full mark on 4-cycle engines (Refer to Engine Manual).
_____ OIL mixed with FUEL in specified ratio (2 Cycle Engines Only).
_____ DIFFERENTIAL grease checked and added if needed.
OPERATIONAL TEST
_____ ENGINE started, engine control settings checked and adjusted as needed.
_____ WHEEL DRIVE checked for proper operation and adjusted as needed
_____ DRIVE DISC adjustment checked and made
_____ GROUND SPEED control checked
CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) COMPLIANCE TEST
_____ BLADE CONTROL stops blade rotation when released.
DEALER’S RECORDS & FINAL CHECK
_____ PERSONALLY HANDED Operator’s Manual & Mower Safety Booklet to purchaser.
_____ INSTRUCTED purchaser to read and follow instructions in Operator’s Manual.
_____ DEMONSTRATED proper starting procedure and operation of mower to purchaser.
_____ INSTRUCTED purchaser how to service air cleaner, maintain oil level (4-cycle).
_____ ASSISTED purchaser in completing Product Registration Card.
CONSUMER/OPERATOR PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD
Purchase Date ___________________ Model_______________________ Serial No.________________________
Retailers Name ___________________________________ Signature _____________________________________
Address _____________________________________ City ____________________ State _______ Zip _______
MOWER WILL BE USED COMMERCIALLY? _______ YES _____ NO
Purchaser’s Name _________________________________ Signature ____________________________________
Address ____________________________________ City _____________________ State _______ Zip _______
IMPORTANT: This form is to be retained by the Dealer for future reference regarding Warranty, proof of
purchase, traceibility 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. 4-6814 (REV. 1, 9/29/98)