Snapper 1600 Series - Manual (Page 21)

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Operating the Tractor
Mower Deck Removal & Installation
Snapper Models
Removing the Mower Deck
1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a
concrete floor. Turn off PTO switch and engine,
remove the key and apply parking brake.
2. Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the
mower height adjuster.
3. Place the attachment lift in the highest position.
4. Disconnect the safety clips (A & H, Figure 13) and
washer (G) from the lower hanger (E). Remove
upper hanger (B) from lift post (F). Connect upper
hanger (B) to lower hanger (E) using safety clip (A) to
prevent misplacing or losing parts. Repeat on other
side.
5. Place the attachment lift in the lowest position.
6. Remove lift chain (D) from lift hook (C). Repeat on
other side.
7. Remove belt from PTO pulley (B, Figure 11).
8. Turn wheels straight ahead. Pull back on spring-
loaded lever (B, Figure 12) and lift mower hitch off of
the tractor brackets.
9. Turn wheels fully left, and slide mower deck out right
side of tractor.
Installing the Mower Deck
1. Park tractor, shut off PTO and engine, remove the
key and apply parking brake. Turn the wheels fully to
the left.
2. Place mower height adjuster (B, Figures 5-7) in the
lowest cutting position. Place the mower lift lever in
the lowest position, also. Slide mower deck under
right side of tractor so that mower hitch is aligned
with the front tractor hitch.
Figure 13. Lift Arms
(Viewed from underneath left side of tractor)
A. Safety Clip
E. Lower Hanger
B. Upper Hanger F. Post on Lift Hook
C. Lift Hook G. Washer
D. Lift Chain H. Safety Clip (Some Models)
Figure 14. Upper Hanger
A. Upper Hole
C. Lift Hook
B. Lower Hole D. Long Hub
D
C
B
A
B
A
3. See Figure 12. Turn wheels straight. Pull back on
the spring-loaded lever (B) while lifting up on the
mower hitch. Install mower hitch onto tractor hitch
brackets (A). When properly installed, the spring-
loaded lever should seat fully underneath the
brackets.
4. See Figure 13. Connect the lift chain (D) to the lift
hook (C). Repeat on other side.
5. Place the attachment lift in the highest position.
6. Disconnect the safety clip (A & H, Figure 13) from the
upper hanger (B) and lower hanger (E) if still
connected from storage. Slide upper hanger (B) over
post on lift hook (F). The long hub (D, Figure 14) on
the upper hanger must face toward center. Connect
hole on upper hanger (B, Figure 13) to post on lower
hanger (D). Secure with washer (G) and safety clip
(A & H). Repeat on other side.
Note: Use upper hole for Broadmoor / 300 / 1600 / 2600
as shown in figure 14.
7. See Figure 11. Move idler arm (A) to relieve belt
tension. Install belt onto the PTO pulley (B).
E
Broadmoor / 300 /
1600 / 2600
F
D
Center
G
H
C
WARNING
Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine and remove key before attempting to
install or remove the mower.
CAUTION
The muffler and surrounding areas may be hot.