Snapper LT Series Setup Instructions

EUROPEAN SNAPPER LT SERIES TRACTORS INTRODUCTION: Snapper LT (One Piece Frame) Tractors are shipped with the steering wheel and seat cushions removed. The following steps are required for set-up. Complete all items on the Dealer Pre-Sale Checklist at time of purchase. NOTE: Figure 1 shows the seat assembled to the seat pedestal assembly. Some models are shipped with the seat loose and will require installation. FIGURE 1 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 t ...

battery terminals; RED to positive (+) and BLACK to negative (-) terminal. 5. If time 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 recommended and extends battery life. 6. After 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 ...

Some models are shipped with the seat, hinge rod and hair pin already installed. On those models verify all seat hardware is tight and that the hair pin is inserted fully into the hinge rod hole. See Figure 4. All models will require the installation of the two seat cushions. 1. To install the seat, remove hair pin from hinge rod and slide hinge rod from seat pedestal. See Figure 3. 2. Check seat bolts to insure hinge plate is tightened securely to the bottom of the seat. See Figure 3. 3. Align hinge plate with the seat pedestal assembly and insert hinge rod. See Figure 3. FIGURE 3 IMPORTANT: Hinge rod must protrud ...

The following must be accomplished prior sale. Refer to pages 1 - 3 for detailed set-up instructions. Review this list with purchaser. Check ( ) items actually performed and signed on this page. CUTTING BLADE & MOWER _____ BLADE RETAINING hardware checked for proper tightness. _____ BLADE TIP CLEARANCE inside lower edge of mower checked and corrected as needed. _____ MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT settings checked and adjusted as needed (with tires properly inflated). _____ MOWER SIDE TO SIDE level checked and adjusted as needed (with tires properly inflated). _____ MOWER FRONT TO REAR setting checked and adjusted as needed (with tire ...