Snapper 1650 - Assembly and Pre-Delivery Instructions

ASSEMBLY AND PRE-DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS
These Instructions have been prepared as a guide to assist in pre-delivery and inspection, as outlined on
New Tractor Pre-Delivery Inspection Check List (see back of Manual). Each item on the list is explained in
these Instructions.
To ensure new tractor performance and complete customer satisfaction, carry out each inspection op¬
eration completely and accurately.
ASSEMBLY
STEERING WHEEL
The Garden Tractor is shipped completely assem¬
bled, except for steering wheel and operator's seat.
With front wheel straight forward, position steering
wheel on shaft, install washer and nut and tighten to
35-45 ft.-lbs. Insert center cover into groove in top of
steering wheel with tang in recess in groove.
MOWER
See Page 28 for mower installation.
PRE-DELIVERY
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Engine crankcase is filled at the factory to proper
oil level. If oil level is low, fill to full mark on dip¬
stick, Page 16.
ALL OIL DRAIN PLUGS
Check oil drain plugs for tightness.
FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS
Fill fuel tank and check for leaks at all connections.
SERVICE AIR FILTER
Check that air cleaner element is properly in¬
stalled and retainer is tight.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Check wiring connections for tightness.
CHOKE CONTROL
Be sure choke control operates freely and butter¬
fly in carburetor is completely opening and closing.
ACTIVATE BATTERY
CAUTION: Electrolyte contains sul¬
phuric acid. Keep acid out of eyes,
off skin and clothes.
Tractor is shipped with a dry charge battery.
Following procedure is recommended for activation
of battery:
1. Remove battery from Tractor.
2. Remove caps and be sure vent holes are open.
3. Battery and electrolyte temperature should
be at least 70° F.
4. Fill each cell with electrolyte to level of in¬
dicator, or 3/16 inch above top of separators.
5. Permit battery to stand for 30 minutes.
6. Check electrolyte level and add as necessary.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
7. Replace filler caps and charge battery at a
rate not exceeding 4 amps, until specific gravity of
each cell reaches 1.250.
8. Install battery.
ALTERNATOR CHARGING RATE
Observe alternator charging rate by visual ob¬
servation of ammeter.
ENGINE RPM (IDLE)
Engine idle speed should be 2100 to 2300 rpm.
See Page 20.
ENGINE RPM (FULL THROTTLE)
Full throttle engine rpm should be 3500 to 3650
rpm, with no load. See Page 20.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Carburetor is adjusted by engine manufacturer
and should not be changed unless engine does not
function satisfactorily.
Idling air adjustment should be made at same
time as high speed adjustment is made, as each
affects the other. See Page 20.
GOVERNOR PERFORMANCE
Governor action should be responsive without
surging. Surging is the result of incorrect adjust¬
ment or binding of governor linkage.
TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL
Check dipstick under seat, when oil is warm, to
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