DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST For
SNAPPER REAR ENGINE RIDERS
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 Rear Engine Riding Mowers are shipped with
steering components, seat & fuel tank detached. 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 5, 6, & 7. 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
shaft. See Figure 1.
FIGURE 1
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-pins. See
Figure 2.
FIGURE 2
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.
FIGURE 3
INSTRUCTION No. 3-5621 (REV. 3, 8/20/99)
STEERING
SHAFT
TIE
ROD
BUSHING
3/8” FLAT
WASHER
5/32” X 1”
COTTER PIN
STEERING
ARM
TIE ROD
5/16” SPLIT
LOCKWASHER
5/16” HEX NUT
FOAM STEERING
SHAFT COVER
THRUST
WASHER
3/16” X 1-1/2”
COTTER PIN
CONTROL
PANEL
UPPER
BUSHING
BUSHING COVER
(CUP DOWN TO
COVER COTTER
PIN)
