Snapper 1650 Series User Manual

SECTION 2 - STEERING, & FRONT AXLE & WHEELS
The steering gear assembly used on the 1600 and 1650 series tractors is different than that used on the 1855 models. Because
of this, the two types are described separately on the following pages of this section. The front power take-off is considered
part of the front axle pivot on the 1855 and is therefore covered with the 1855 steering portion starting on page 2.5. The
1600-1650 series steering components are covered on pages 2.1—2.4.
STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL (1600-1650)
1. Disconnect battery cables.
2. Remove fuel tank.
3. Remove cover over drive shaft and re¬
move side shields.
4. Disconnect choke cable at engine.
5. Remove wire plug from ignition switch
and PTO control switch.
6. Disconnect ammeter wires.
7. Remove steering wheel.
8. Remove retaining screws and lift instru¬
ment panel off tractor.
9. Disconnect hydraulic cylinder bracket
and lower cylinder down as far as possible.
Fig. 2.1.
10. R emove retaining bolts and lift steer¬
ing gear assembly out.
INSTALLATION (1600-1650)
1. Position steering gear assembly in place
and secure with retaining bolts. Figs. 2.1 &
2 . 2 .
2. Connect hydraulic cylinder bracket to
frame with retaining bolts. Fig. 2.2.
3. Install instrument panel in place and se¬
cure with retaining screws.
4. Reconnect wires to ignition switch, PTO
switch and ammeter. Fig. 2.3.
NOTE: Green wire connects to (plus) side
of ammeter and red wire to (minus) side.
5. Install steering wheel and fuel tank.
6. Install side shields and cover over drive
shaft.
7. Connect battery cables.
DISASSEMBLY (1600-1650)
Refer to Fig. 2.4 and proceed as follows:
1. Remove locknut and retaining nut from
steering arm and remove arm, felt seal and
retainer.
2. Remove adjusting nut and slide shaft
and bearing from housing.
3. Remove upper bearing from housing.
FIG. 2.1 - STEERING GEAR LOCATION
1. STEERING GEAR RETAINING BOLTS.
2. HYDRAULIC CYLINDER BRACKET.
FIG. 2.2 — HYDRAULIC CYLINDER LOCATION
1. STEERING GEAR HOUSING (1600-1650).
2. HYDRAULIC CYLINDER BRACKET.
FIG. 2.3 - INSTRUMENT PANEL DISCONNECT
1. IGNITION SWITCH. 2. PTO SWITCH.
3. AMMETER NEGATIVE. 4. AMMETER POSITIVE.
2.1
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Snapper 1650 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	1650 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English