Snapper SLBC55151BV - Manual (Page 5)

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unit assembly
Note: Please refer to Parts List for correct part identification and placement.
FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY
• Attach left and right caster brackets to caster wheel
using 3/8-18 x 2-1/4 bolt and lock nut. Insert bolt
through hole in bracket. Place caster wheel onto bolt
Place other caster bracket onto bolt. Secure with
lock nut. Do not over tighten. Wheel must roll freely.
Place caster brackets onto the threaded studs
located near the discharge on the front of the
machine. Place flat washer and split lock washer on
each stud. Note: Angled edge of mounting
brackets should be upwards, with holes toward
bottom. Fasten with two 5/16-18 hex nuts. Do not
tighten.
• Check caster wheel for proper vertical
alignment (camber), adjust as necessary, then
tighten bolts securing assembly to unit.
SIDE AIR DEFLECTOR
• Attach side air deflector to top of discharge
chute by aligning holes in deflector with
threaded studs in top of chute snout. Fasten
with two 5/16-18 hex nuts and split lock
washers. Note: Deflector should be angled
downward.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
• The upper handles are shipped in the folded,
storage position. To unfold, loosen two handle
knobs and rotate up to the operating position. The
upper handles are secured with four knobs. Insert
two 5/16-18 x 2 curved head bolts through the
handles directly below the two shipping knobs.
Place one internal tooth lock washer on each of the
two curved head bolts. Thread knobs onto the
curved head bolts. Tighten all four knobs securely.
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Assembly complete. Your unit is now ready to be started and checked for proper operation.
Some minor final adjustments may be required; see the Maintenance portion of this manual.