Snapper 1691351 Merkblatt

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1 . Park tractor on a flat, level surface. Shut off engine,

 key. and allow all moving parts to stop.

The initial assembly of PTO carrier (F, 

   to

 frame is easier with hood deck removed

from tractor. To 

 deck:

a. Tilt deck forward.
b. Uncouple headlight wiring harness.

 Remove 

 

 

 two 

 pins.

d. Remove hood deck from tractor.

2. Remove PTO shield by removing spring clips and

bracket. Store spring clips with bracket.

3 . Install front 

 

 thru carrier(F) and install

washers (L), lockwasher (M), and nuts (N). Leave
hardware loose. Large washers 

 arc for front

slotted frame holes only.

 Install carrier onto 

 frame and install two 

 (K) and hardware 

 

 Tighten snug

only until PTO is installed.

5 . Apply oil or lubricant to splines of tractor PTO shaft.

6 . Remove existing bolts and nuts from PTO housing at

four locations shown in 

 2. Install 

 16-18   2-

1/4 

 

 from front.

7. Install spacers (G) on end of 

 (C).

8. Install woodruff key (D) onto PTO shaft.

9. Install adaptor assembly (A) to housing input shaft.

Assembly should 

 easily 

 shaft and key.

Rotate PTO adaptor so that setscrew is at top of
shaft.

10. Just start PTO adaptor assembly (A) onto tractor

PTO shaft. Swivel back and forth in order to align

four capscrews (C) and spacers 

 with holes in

carrier (F).

11. Install washer (H) and hex 

 (I) and tighten fully.

With wrench on nut (I), install jam nut (J) and
tighten snug against hex nut.

12. To make 

 PTO adaptor (A) is properly aligned,

lift up on PTO housing (B) with 

 hand while

sliding adaptor back and forth. There should be 

 1” play. When adaptor slides easily between both

shafts, hold PTO housing in position and tighten
four 

 (K) securing carrier 

 to tractor

frame.

13. Remove setscrew from PTO adaptor (PTO housing

side) and push adaptor all the way towards tractor.

When Woodruff key (D) is visible (centered) in

setscrew hole, x-install setscrew and tighten.

 Remove shipping plug from PTO housing 

 and

check that gear oil is level with plug. Installvent plug
(E) when oil level is correct. Use POW 

 oil as

 After initial assembly of PTO adaptor (A), housing

(B) and carrier (F), components should be left

assembled. Installation and removal can be
accomplished with four 

 

 mounting

hardware (L, M, N).

2. Install 

 (K) only snug initially and repeat

alignment procedure (step 12).

1. Store PTO assembly upright on frame to prevent

gear oil loss.

2. Check gear oil level every season by removing oil till

 front side of PTO 

 Oil should be

level with plug opening. Do not till oil to vent plug

opening. Refer to 

 1.

3. Lubricate grease fittings on each side of PTO

housing (B) 

 25 hours of operation. Apply only

2-3 shots of standard automotive grease.