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SECTION 2 - SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS FOR SNAPPER 73” FINISHING MOWER
D. Caster Bushings & Wheel Bearings. Locate
the four caster bushing grease fittings. Add 1 to 3
shots of grease as needed from the grease gun.
Locate grease fittings in hub of caster wheels. Add
1 to 3 shots of grease as needed from the grease
gun. See Figure 4.
FIGURE 4
STEP 4. Remove driveline from shipping carton.
Carefully inspect driveline for any signs of damage.
Driveline shields must turn freely.
The driveline is supplied with an Operator’s and Safety
Instruction Manual. Read this manual carefully.
Lubricate U-joint bearings, shield bearings, telescoping
tubes, and locking collars as described in driveline
manual before attaching to mower.
STEP 5. Attach driveline to mower gear box.
A. Twist the knurled coupling ring on the U-joint.
See Figure 5.
FIGURE 5
IMPORTANT: The tractor end of the driveline is
identified on the driveline shield. DO NOT install
tractor end of driveline to mower.
B. With the coupling ring twisted, slide the drive-
line onto the gear box shaft. Release coupling ring.
C. Tug aggressively on driveline to insure it is fully
seated and securely locked onto gear box shaft.
STEP 6. Inspect the mower to insure that all guards
and shields have been installed. Check all
hardware to insure that it has been securely
tightened. The discharge deflector must be
attached and in the down or closed position before
operating.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to operate driveline without all
guards and shields in place and functioning properly
on tractor, driveline & mower.
CASTER
WHEEL
CASTER
BUSHING
GREASE
FITTING
HUB
GREASE
FITTING
TWIST COUPLING
RING & SLIDE ONTO
GEAR BOX SHAFT
GEAR BOX
DRIVELINE
COUPLING RING
DRIVESHAFT GUARD NOT SHOWN