Snapper 2690946 Manual

Tractor - Setup Instructions

1752827 (REV. -)

Attention Setup Personnel:

unit contain important information that must be followed

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.

The safety warnings

provided in this guide and

in the tractor's operator

manual included with the

This unit should NOT be delivered to a customer until

assembly has been completed according to these

instructions.

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:

WARNING

Read and follow the tractor operator

manual before running engine.

Tools

EYE PROTECTION

WORK GLOVES

CUTTING SAW - packing crate

(optional)

PRY BAR

CUTTING TOOL for tie downs

WRENCHES

7/16˝,1/2˝, 15/16˝

TORQUE WRENCH

ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT

TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE

CLOTH (checking oil)

ANTI-SEIZE

lb-ft

( Nm)

Models

2690945

2690946

Note: Follow the procedures that apply to your model.

42˝

46˝

Not for

Reproduction

Using a saw, cut oﬀtop crate (a) ﬁrst, then cut crate

away from bottom pallet (b).

IMPORTANT NOTE: When cutting crate from bottom

pallet, use caution around tractor tires.

Uncrating

Note: Apply anti-seize lubricant to the steering shaft.

Then install steering wheel with center spoke facing

down.

Assemble Steering Wheel

Removing Tractor from

Shipping Pallet

Important: The hydraulic attachment lift and power

steering will not operate when the brake pedal is

engaged. Releasing the brake pedal restores operation.

Important: When the engine is not running, steering

ability is reduced. The tractor can still be maneuvered

by slowly turning the steering wheel.

1. Check to be sure there are no nails or sharp

objects on bottom of skid to puncture the tractor

tires.

2. Place a board in front of the pallet to act as a

step while unloading the tractor.

3. Place mower in the highest height of cut position.

4. Pull the roll release lever until it locks in the

release position.

5. Tap the brake pedal to release the parking brake.

6. Attach a strap or rope on axles as shown.

7. Pull the tractor oﬀthe skid with a second person

guiding it.

8. After moving the tractor, re-engage the roll

release lever by pushing the lever into the drive

position.

ANTI-SEIZE

20 lb-ft (27 Nm)

15/16

Not for

Reproduction

Notes:

Assemble seat to seat support (a).

Fasten seat harness (b) to switch (c).

Fasten tie (d) as shown (zip tie is in literature pack).

Assemble Seat and Switch

Check Oil Level

Note: Engine is shipped with oil, however, oil should be

checked prior to use.

• Tractor should be on a level surface.

• Check oil level on dipstick.

• See Operator's Manual for complete instructions.

Charge / Connect Battery

WARNING

RISK OF BATTERY EXPLOSION FROM HYDROGEN

GAS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

• ALWAYS wear safety glasses for your protection

while handling the battery.

• To avoid an explosion, keep ﬂames and sparks away

from the battery, especially while charging.

• Battery acid causes severe burns. Avoid contact

with skin.

Note: If the unit is being put into service after the month

and year indicated on the battery date tag (a) (located

on top of battery) charge the battery before use.

• Remove ignition key.

• Charge battery according to the instructions

provided by the charger manufacturer.

Note: Read and understand any warnings by the

battery manufacturer.

• When charging is complete connect the NEGATIVE

(-) battery cables.

• Coat the cable ends and the battery terminals with

battery terminal protector.

Battery posts, terminals, and related

accessories contain lead and lead

compounds - chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and reproductive

harm. Wash hands after handling.

13 lb-ft

(18 Nm)

1/2

( )

WARNING

DONOT REMOVE

COVER

7/16

APR 11

Not for

Reproduction

Tires are over-inﬂated for shipping purposes.

The maximum inﬂation is stamped on the sidewall of

the tires. Do not exceed the maximum tire pressure.

The recommended pressures shown below provide

proper traction, improve cut quality, and extended

tire life.

12-14 psi

(0,82-0,96 bar)

10 psi

(0,68 bar)

Check Tire Pressure Mower Leveling

PREPARATION

WARNING

For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp

mower blades with bare hands. Careless or

improper handling of blades may result in serious

injury.

See Operator's Manual for complete control panel

instructions.

Park tractor on a hard level surface.

Turn front wheels straight.

Place mower approximately in the

middle height of cut position.

Disengage mower blades.

Set parking brake.

Turn ignition OFF and remove key.

Disconnect spark plug wires and

place away from plugs.

Not for

Reproduction

SIDE-to-SIDE LEVELING

Arrange the blades (two rear blades - 46") so they

are pointing from side-to-side. Using a measuring tool,

measure the distance between the outside tips of each

blade (a / b) and the ground.

The diﬀerence should be: less than 1/8˝(3 mm).

IF AN ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED:

Tighten / loosen nuts (c) (right and left side) as needed

to adjust side-to-side leveling.

MEASURING TOOL - for leveling mower

(4 inch / 100 mm - stiff card board)

FRONT-to-BACK LEVELING

Arrange the blades so they face front to back.

Using a measuring tool, measure:

(a) - the distance between the rear tip of one

of the back blades and the ground.

(b) - the distance between the front tip of the

center blade and the ground.

This should be the same as measurement (a).

Important: Side-to-side leveling must be performed

ﬁrst.

9/16˝

42˝

46˝

42˝

46˝

Not for

Reproduction

To LOWER the front of mower deck (b).

Turn locknuts (c) counterclockwise. Locknuts

must be turned evenly on both sides to keep deck

level (Side-to Side).

Recheck measurement (b).When correct, turn jam

nuts (d) counterclockwise against the bracket (e) to

secure.

IF AN ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED:

To LOWER front of mower deck (b).

Turn locknuts (c) counterclockwise. Locknuts

must be turned evenly on both sides to keep

deck level (Side-to-Side).

Recheck measurement (b).

To RAISE front of mower deck (b).

Turn locknuts (c) clockwise. Locknuts must be

turned evenly on both sides to keep deck level

(Side-to-Side).

Recheck measurement (b).

42˝ 46˝

To RAISE front of deck (b).

Turn jam nuts (c) clockwise. Nuts must be turned

evenly on both sides to keep deck level (Side-to

Side). Turn locknuts (d) clockwise against the

spacer / bracket (e) to secure.

Recheck measurement (b).

3/4˝ 3/4˝ c

3/4˝ 3/4˝

Not for

Reproduction

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