Snapper 1691792 User's Manual
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1. Turbo Twi ner Bz a g Grass Collector FORM 1704958 l FOR FRONT CUT RIDERS PRINTED IN U S A l WITH 42 MOWER 2 90 l MFG NO 1691792 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE TOLERANCE 20 SAE GRADE 5 SAE GRADE 2 2 SAE GRADE 8 8 32 41 In Lbs 8 36 43 n 10 24 60 i 10 32 68 1 4 20 12 Ft Lbs 1 4 28 14 _ 5 16 18 25 5 16 24 25 3 8 16 45 i 3 8 24 50 g 7 16 14 70 a 7 16 20 80 1 2 13 110 1 2 20 120 9 16 12 150 9 16 18 170 5 8 11 220 5 8 18 240 3 4 10 386 3 4 16 420 7 8 9 600 7 8 14 660 1 8 900 1 12 1 000 BOLT HEAD MARKING S A E GRADE NOTE 1 These torque values are to be used for all Simplicity hardware excluding locknuts self tapping screws thread forming screws sheet metal screws and socket head setscrews 2 2 Recommended seating torque values for locknuts a For prevailing torque locknuts use 65 of grade 5 torques BGA b For flange whizlock nuts and screws use 135 of grade 5 torques 3 Unless otherwise noted on assembly drawings ali torque values must meet this specification Table of Contents TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ccc ccc err rece serie recinto inside Front Cover RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES cece ccc c ec cc eeccceecteteeeneeneres 1 SAFETT DECALS 6 s5s5 5 cia lella aerea be2. day If grass is wet plugging may occur For efficient bagging air circulation under the mower deck through the chute and into the bag is very important For this reason you should remove grass and debris from underside of mower deck discharge chute and screen inside cover The blower housing and tube should be removed for cleaning Remove the tube by unlatching the lower tube clip from blower housing If desired the bags can be lined with 30 gallon trash bags for easy disposal Inspect the grass bags for wear or damage Make sure that there is a snug fit between mower deck blower housing tubes and grass bag cover OPERATION Grass should be cut often and not too short If grass is too long or lush it may be necessary to keep ground speed to a minimum or to cut only half the width to prevent clogging If grass is high operate with mower in high cutting position Cut the grass again in lower cutting position if desired To check if grass is flowing up tube view tube through rear inspection window Do not open cover with mower engaged To check if grass bags are full reach back and feel top of right bag left bag will fill first or view tube discharge through front inspection window in cover If a large amount of cut grass is spilling out from under deck the tube may be plugged or grass bags are full Shut off rider disengage PTO and allow all moving parts to stop before disconnecting tube Always operate wit
3. through the inside of turbo housing discharge as shown in figure 11 Secure with 1 4 20 locknut H On turbo housing without the pre drilled hole Mfg No 1691260 and early model 1691810 a 9 32 hole must be drilled as shown in figure 9 Apply dry talc power to rubber seal at cover opening Install tube assembly as far as possible into cover opening so that lower tube can be installed at blower opening Latch lower tube clip onto bolt and nut installed in step 13 6 2071 ft JL pir 14 FZL Dl Sai O C z Figure 7 A Grass Bag Frame B Support Frame Figure 8 A Middle Tube E Nut Washer Assembiy B Upper Tube F Lower Tube C Trusshead Screw 1 2 G Roundhead Bolt 5 8 D Fiat Washer H Locknut 1 5 8 to 9 32 Hole 1 9 16 Figure 9 A Turbo Housing Operation and Storage Aa WARNING For safety reasons grass and debris are to be removed only after engine is shut off key removed and all moving parts stopped A WARNING Before raising cover shut off engine remove key and set parking brake BEFORE OPERATION Clear the lawn of all sticks stones wire and other debris which may be caught or thrown by the mower blades Clean the tube with mild detergent other products may damage tube Inspection windows can be removed to be cleaned Make sure windows are securely in place before operating Check grass condition If wet wait until later in the
4. D Open Set of Holes 6 Reinstall grass catcher cover A figure 4 to support B and secure with clevis pins C and clips D Figure 4 A Cover C Clevis Pin B Support D Clip 7 Install handle A figure 5 to rear surface of lid with offset toward the rear Secure with two 10 32 x 1 2 truss screws B and 10 32 nut washer assemblies C Figure 5 A Handie B Truss Screw C Nut Washer Assembiies 8 Open cover and fasten cable A figure 6 to tube support B to prevent cover from going overcenter when opened Loop end of cable fits over washer C Ul Install cable loop here VA Figure 6 A Cable B Support C Washer 9 Open grass bag cover and install grass bag 10 11 12 13 14 frames A figure 7 to support brackets B Make sure cover handle latches to grass bag frames Install the turbo according to instructions in the turbo Operators Manual Note that the belt cover and idler pulley mounting hardware for the turbo installation is packaged with the twin bagger Assemble the middle tube A figure 8 to the upper tube B with 10 32 x 1 2 trusshead screws C from inside flat washers D and nut washer assemblies E Assemble the lower tube F figure 8 to assembled upper tube with 10 32 x 1 2 trusshead screws C from inside flat washers _ D and nut washer assemblies E Install the 1 4 20 x 5 8 roundhead bolt G figure 8
5. 1 with new 5 16 18 x 1 carriage bolts B from top side Reposition clip over latch rod and secure with large flat washer C 1 1 4 O D and existing hardware 2 Install 1 4 20 x 5 8 capscrews D figure 1 through side of platform bracket and platform and secure with flat washer E lockwasher F and nut G LER e Ps Existing T Hardware L dle i a Figure 1 Platform Bracket Carriage Bolt 1 Flat Washer 1 1 4 O D Capscrew 5 8 Flat Washer Lockwasher Nut Omamog p 3 Install upright support A figure 2 to platform bracket with four 3 8 16 x 1 capscrews B from rear lockwashers C and nuts D 4 Install brace E figure 2 to upright support with 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 capscrews F lockwashers G and nuts H NOTE Cover and bag support are packaged as an assembly with long clevis pins and clips It may be easier to separate components for the following step 5 install horizontal bag support A figure 3 to upright B with four 3 8 16 x 7 8 capscrews C and flange locknuts Install capscrews from the front and tighten when upright and support are square Note that the open set of holes D is toward the discharge side of mower Upright Support Capscrew 1 Lockwasher Nut Brace Capscrew 1 1 4 Lockwasher Nut LCHOmMMOOD gt Figure 3 A Bag Support B Upright C Capscrews 3 8 16 x 7 8
6. ATION CHART Hardware sizes are given in the illustrations throughout this manual If a washer or nut is identified as washer 1 2 or nut 1 2 this means the inside diameter is 1 2 inch If a screw is identified as screw 1 2 x 2 this means the shaft diameter is 1 2 inch and the shaft of the screw is 2 inches long If a screw is identified as screw 1 2 16 x 2 the number 16 means that the screw has 16 threads per inch SAMPLE SCREW IDENTIFICATION Ifo Screw Length ar Shaft Screw 1 2 x 2 Diameter Shaft eA _ Screw Diameter Length SAMPLE NUT IDENTIFICATION inside Diameter gt 7 Nut 1 2 Inside Diameter
7. e ba tees 1 SAFETY RULES oosina rse aaa 2 ROSEMBLI asini E A aE 3 OPERATION AND STORAGE oesonesennanesesesossssesosssesessesecosesrosereeo 5 TROUBLESHOOTING i 0 lai a 6 STANDARD FASTENERS eee sere rese rerericir ere e e Inside Back Cover Recommended Accessories On slopes over 15 8 5 use two front wheel weights 1690555 Always mow up and down the face of slopes never across the face Never mow on slopes greater than 30 16 7 Safety Decals DO NOT OPEN COVER WITH ENGINE RUNNING DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE CATCHER IN PLACE WHEN OPERATING ON SLOPES REFER TO OPERATOR S MANUAL FOR COUNTERWEIGHTS A DANGER f sl ROTATING CUTTING BLADE DO NOT OPERATE MOWER WITHOUT DEFLECTOR OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IN PLACE Safety Rules Read these safety rules and the safety rules in your rider Operator s Manual and follow them closely Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of vehicle severe personal injury to yourself or damage to property or equipment The triangle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed Know the controls and how to stop the rider quickly READ THE TRACTOR S OPERATOR S MANUAL Shut the engine motor off before attaching adjusting or disconnecting the collection system Check the grass catcher frame to make sure it is attached securely to rider Look behi
8. h throttle at full speed EMPTYING THE BAGS NOTE Tilt seat up to allow cover to remain in up position Raise the cover If a piastic liner was not used unhook the bag and turn inside down to empty use handle on bottom If plastic liner was used first tie up top of liner Then either pull the liner out or turn the bag upside down and allow the filled liner to slide out STORAGE 1 Clean the grass catcher thoroughly 2 If paint has been scratched on metal parts coat with paint or oil 3 Store in a dry area Hang the bags to dry Always store away from moisture Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting instructions for the more common and easily corrected problems See Table 1 For problems not covered see your dealer Aywarnina To avoid serlous injury perform maintenance on the grass catcher oniy after stopping the erigine and walting for all moving parts to come to a complete stop Always remove the ignition key before beginning the maintenance to prevent accidental starting of the engine Disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten away from plug 1 Leaves and grass not being completely picked up A Engine speed too slow Run at full throttie B Ground speed too fast Use lower speed C Discharge tube plugged Stop engine and remove key Then remove and unplug discharge tube D Biades not tight Torque to 60 ft Ibs E Mower not level See Operator s Manual t
9. nd to make sure the area is clear before backing up CAUTION For added rider stability and to prevent tipping or loss of control a DO drive in reduced speed on uneven ground and when turning corners b Reduce loads on hillsides It is recommended that the Collection System be kept only half full when negotiating any slopes Start mowing on slopes when the Collection System is empty c Mow up and down the face of slopes never across the face of any slope WARNING Do not operate the rider unless the entire grass catcher system or mower discharge deflector is properly Installed 6 CAUTION Objects may be thrown from mower For your safety a DO NOT open the cover while the mower blades are turning Shut off the engine before removing the grass chute b Be sure the complete Collection System is in place cover secure and grass chute connected before operating the mower c DO check the cover and bags frequently for wear and tear Replace with the new cover for safety protection For best results when mowing grass Set the mower to cut off from 1 to 2inches of grass leave 1 1 2 of grass If grass is exceptionally tall set your mower as high as possible for first cutting Lower cutting height at succeeding cuttings until proper height is reached it may be necessary to mow tall grass at a siower rider ground speed keep engine at full throttle Al WARNING Before raising cover disengage mo
10. o level mower F Belt slipping See rider Operator s Manual for adjustment Bags full Empty bags B Grass too high Reduce rider ground speed reduce cutting width or raise mower adjustment for the first pass lower it for the second pass C Grass or leaves too wet Wait for drier conditions D Build up of cut grass in mower or adapter Clean thoroughly 2 Grass catcher discharge tube or mower plugs easily E Screen in grass bag cover clogged Remove cover and clean screens F Belt slipping See rider Operator s Manual for adjustment G Engine not running at full throttle Use hydro or gear lever to control ground speed and keep engine at full throttle Table 1 Troubleshooting HEX CAPSCREW CARRIAGE BOLT_ PLAIN WASHER LOCKWASHER HEX CAPSCREW IDENTIFICATION Shown below are actual size hex heads for standard screw sizes Example a 1 4 screw has a 7 16 head and thus requires a 7 16 wrench To measure length use the scale below 0000 1 2 Head 7 16 Head 3 4 Head 5 8 Head 9 16 Head screw with screw with screw with screw with screw with 5 16 S D 1 4 S D 1 2 SD 7 16 S D 3 8 S D S D Shaft Diameter WASHER AND NUT IDENTIFICATION Place the washer or nut on the above scale to determine inside diameter The actual inside di ameter can vary 1 16 inch Use the scale for comparison STANDARD FASTENER IDENTIFIC
11. wer turn off engine and remove the key Do not remove catcher tube from adapter or cover while mower is running Assembly ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL As setup personnel you have the obligations to know the product better than the customer This includes safety related items Prior to setup thoroughiy familiarize yourself with the Operator s Manual Pay special attention to all safety warnings Remember it is your responsibility to set up the product safely and to know it well enough to be able to instruct a customer in the safe use of this power unit Itis possible during setup to place yourselfina position which is more hazardous than when the unit is in operation Safety is a matter of common sense A matter of thinking before acting Most shops have specific safety practices Follow them The precautions listed in the Operator s Manual should not supersede existing practices but should be considered as supplemental information NOTE After first time installation many of following assembly steps will have been performed For installation and removal follow only those steps required for removing grass bags tube assembly and turbo housing see turbo Operator s Manual 1 Open the rear platform to access hardware used to secure the latch rod Remove lockwasherand nut early models or flange locknut later models from underside of platform Remove 3 4 carriage bolt and install platform bracket A figure
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