Snapper 15 Series Setup Instructions

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST
for SERIES 15 REAR ENGINE RIDERS
These instructions cover dealer set-up of the following
models of the SNAPPER Rear Engine Riders.
250815B 280915BE 301215BE 331415KVE
250815BE 300915BE 331415BVE 421615BVE
421615TVE
Tools required for set-up are: HAMMER, PLIERS,
7/16" and 1/2" WRENCH or SOCKET.
A package of battery acid (electrolyte), purchased
separately, is required for electric start models.
SNAPPER Series 15 Rear Engine Riding Mowers are
shipped with steering components, seat & fuel tank
detached to provide the lowest possible profile for
shipment.
After uncrating, inspect the machine for damage, then
proceed as follows to assemble and prepare the unit.
Open parts box and hardware bag and identify
components shown on pages 4 & 5 (fig. 13 & 14).Note
that not all parts in each bag are used on any one rider.
A. STEERING COMPONENTS
1. Steering Shaft
(a) Carefully stand Rider on rear bumper.
(b) Push steering shaft into place (see figure 2).
(c) Remove/discard vinyl cap from steering shaft end.
(d) Tap upper bushing so that it contacts control panel
(e) Place thrust washer on top of bushing.
(f) Install 3/16" x 1-1/2" cotter-pin from parts bag
into steering shaft above thrust washer.
(g) Install bushing cover over cotter-pin, thrust
washer and bushing.
(h) Slide foam steering shaft cover over steering
2. Installing Tie Rods - Narrow Front Frame
(28" & smaller deck)
(a) install bushings onto tie rods.
(b) Install tie rods into steering shaft. Secure
with 3/8" flat washers and 5/32" x 1" cotter-
3. Installing Tie Rods - Wide Front Frame
(30" & larger deck)
(a) Install tie rods, 5/16" lock washers and 5/16"-24
hex nuts. Tighten securely. See Figure 3.
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INSTRUCTION No. 2-8604 (I.R. 5/95)