Snapper RT5 Series Service Manual page 31

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
FIG. 1- SUPPORT TUBE TO PIVOT
FIG. 2-HANDLE BAR ATTACHMENT
FIG. 3-RELEASE ROD THRU PANEL
RT8 TILLERS
The handle support tube is lowered, the handle bar is foid-
ed forward and the release rod is detached for shipping
purposes. Hardware items are either installed finger-tight
in appropriate location or are included in a parts bag.
Tools required for set-up are two each, 9/16 and 1/2" wren¬
ches.
STEP 1: Remove the bolts and washers from the lower
holes of the support tube, loosen the two upper bolts, raise
the upper end of the support tube then insert the boits and
washers in siotted holes of the pivot bracket and secureiy
tighten ali bolts (Figure 1).
STEP 2: Remove the boit and nut from the upper hole of
support tube, loosen the lower bolt, remove the two self¬
tapping screws from the inside of the handle bar, swing
the handle bar back into position over the center panel.
Secure the handle bar to the support tube with bolt remov¬
ed earlier, tighten the lower bolt then secure the handle bar
to the underside of the panel with the two self-tapping
screws (Figure 2).
FIG. 4-CABLES & GRIP INSTALLATION
STEP 3: Install the flat washer, spring and nylon bushing
(in hardware bag) on the handle release rod then insert the
rod thru the underside of the center panel as shown in
figure 3 and insert the lower end of the rod into the hole in
the release mechanism as shown in figure 1. Secure the
lower end of the rod with the E-clip provided in parts bag.
STEP 4: Pull one end of the clutch control bail out of the
bushing in the handle bar, slip the eyelets of the clutch
control cables over the end of the bail, slide the cables
toward the center then reinstall the bail in the handle bar
bushing and install clip over eyelets(Figure 4).
STEP 5: Slip the grip over the end of the handle release
lever to complete the set-up procedure (Figure 4).
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