Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for MID MOUNT Z-RIDER ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 0 POWER UNIT MODELS ZMT2500KH MOWER UNIT MODELS ZM5201M ZM6101M MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION Z M T 25 00 KH DRIVE DESIGNATION MOWER OPERATION CONTROL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE HP POWER UNIT Z – Zero Turning – Hydro Drive M – Mid Mount Mower T – Twin Control Levers 25 – Engine Horse Power 00 – Series Designation KH – Kohler Engine 01 – Series Designation M – Mower Deck MOWER UN
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) 4. Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved fuel container. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine running. Add or drain fuel outdoors only with engine stopped and cool. Clean spilled fuel from machine. DO NOT smoke. 5. Practice operation of machine with BLADES OFF to learn controls and develop skills. 6.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE (Continued From Previous Page) 7. Disconnect battery before performing maintenance or service. Cranking engine could cause injury. Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery first and positive (red) cable last. Reconnect positive first and negative last. Charge battery in an open, well ventilated area away from spark and flames. Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting from battery. Wear protective clothing and insulated gloves. 8.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................. 5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.............................................................. 6 SECTION 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS...........................7-9 SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .....................................10-13 Pre-start Checklist .......................................................
Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION OPERATOR’S SEAT DECK LIFT LEVER WITH RELEASE BUTTON FUEL TANK AUXILIARY FUEL TANK ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (INSIDE LEVER) CHOKE CONTROL (OUTSIDE LEVER) BLADE ENGAGEMENT SWITCH KEY SWITCH MOTION CONTROL LEVERS PARKING BRAKE LEVER DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the SNAPPER MID MOUNT Z-RIDER.
Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS CHOKE “ON” RABBIT “FAST” ENGINE CONTROLS CHOKE ENGINE SPEED CHOKE “OFF” TURTLE “SLOW” 7
Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS BLADES ENGAGED “ON” BLADES DISENGAGED “OFF” “START” “RUN” BLADE SWITCH KEY SWITCH “STOP” HOUR METER READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE MOTION CONTROL MULTI DIRECTIONAL DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA DANGER! ROTATING BLADES 8
Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS MOVE MOTION CONTROLS GENTLY AND WITH CAUTION IN DESIRED DIRECTION: FORWARD- Move both controls forward. REVERSE- Move both controls to the rear. LEFT TURN- Move left control towards neutral position. RIGHT TURN- Move right control towards neutral position. ZERO RADIUS TURN- Move one control forward of neutral and one rearward of neutral.
Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1.8. Place mower in desired cutting height setting. Grasp deck lift lever and depress release button located at tip of lever. Move lever to desired setting, 1 thru 7, and release latch. See Figure 1.1. 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 psi in drive tires. Pressure in front deck caster wheels should be 25 psi. 2.1.2.
Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & STOPPING - ENGINE, BLADES, PARKING BRAKE This machine is equipped with dual hydrostatic wheel drive transmissions. Each transmission is controlled by a separate motion control lever. The left lever controls the left wheel drive transmission and the right lever controls the right wheel drive transmission. These levers control the direction of motion, Forward & Reverse, and the speed of motion. Move both levers forward to propel the machine forward.
Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.5. PARKING BRAKE 1. Engage parking brake by pulling the parking brake lever back to the engaged position. NOTE: Motion control levers must be in the Neutral position to engage brake. See Figure 2.6. NOTE: Engaging the parking brake locks the motion control levers in the neutral position. 2. Release parking brake by pushing parking brake lever forward to the released position. See Figure 2.7. WARNING DO NOT park the machine on slopes.
Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Adjust cutting height as desired to any position, using deck lift lever. See Figure 2.8. NOTE: The engine does not have to be running to adjust cutting height. WARNING DO NOT make turns at high speed. Slow machine motion. Move motion control levers gently and with caution. DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or direction. 2.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE 1. Return both motion control levers to neutral.
Section 4 - MAINTENANCE d. Fill engine crankcase with new oil. Refer to your engine owner’s manual for oil specifications. e. Change oil filter at every oil change. Refer to your engine owner’s manual for service instructions. 3.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the SNAPPER mower, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular SNAPPER mower, always mention the model and serial number.
Section 4 - MAINTENANCE c. Raise mower deck to its highest setting. It may be necessary to raise mower deck higher using a hydraulic floor jack. Secure machine with safety blocks. d. Clean underside of mower deck, removing all accumulation of grass clippings and debris. e. Clean top of deck, removing all grass clippings and debris. 3.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 1. Foot Rest Removal a. Lower deck to lowest setting. b. Remove foot rest. See Figure 3.3. c. Removal of foot rest will allow access to deck belt.
Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION 1. Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 3.5. 3. Power Transfer Shaft Lubricate power transfer shaft with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 3.7. VIEW IS SHOWN WITH PARTS REMOVED FOR CLEAR VIEW OF SHAFT LUBRICATE POWER TRANSFER SHAFT LUBRICATE BEARINGS FRONT WHEEL FIGURE 3.5 2.
Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 3.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) (Continued from previous Page) 3.5.2. FUEL FILTER Service fuel filter as instructed below. Turn key to “OFF” position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST be cold before removing filter. Clamp fuel line to prevent fuel spillage or perform filter change when fuel tank and fuel line are empty.
Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 3.6 DECK REMOVAL (Continued from previous page) TRANSFER SHAFT 4. Remove shoulder bolts, washers and nuts from rear lift arm. See Figure 3.10. PULL LOCK COLLAR BACK & SLIDE TRANSFER SHAFT AWAY FROM TAKE OFF SHAFT REAR LIFT ARM TAKE OFF SHAFT REAR LINK PLATE SHOULDER BOLT, WASHER & NUT LOCK COLLAR THREADED END FIGURE 3.12 FIGURE 3.10 IMPORTANT: Mower deck is extremely heavy. Be very careful when removing deck from power unit. 5.
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS The following mower deck and component adjustments and repairs can be made by the owner. However, if there is difficulty in making these adjustments and repairs, it is recommended that these repairs be made by an authorized SNAPPER dealer. 4.2.1.
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) (Continued) 6. Loosen the nuts and bolts that secure both front and rear deck support brackets on the high side of deck. Located above each support bracket, on the top part of the power unit frame, are three shim plates. Remove the shim plates on both of the front and rear lift arms and position plates between the support bracket and the frame of the power unit.
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all parts to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.6 MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if it shows signs of excessive wear, damage and/or is broken. 4.5.2. BLADE SHARPENING 1. Remove blade. See Figure 4.5. 4.6.1. BELT REMOVAL 1. Remove power unit foot rest. 2. Remove old belt. BLADE 4.6.2. BELT REPLACEMENT 1. Route belt around blade pulleys and idler pulley in same the position as old belt was removed. It may be necessary to use a pry bar to pull idler pulley back to install belt.
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4. With cell caps removed, connect battery charger to battery terminals. RED to positive (+) terminal and BLACK to negative (-) terminal. 5. Slow charge battery at 1 amp for 10 hours. An alternative fast charge should be no more than 2.5 amps for four hours. 6. If battery will not accept charge or is partially charged after 10 hours of charging at 1 amp, replace with new battery. WARNING Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover located on battery harness.
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Battery Condition Chart State of Charge 100% Charged w/ Sulfate Stop 100% Charged 75% Charged 50% Charged 25% Charged 0% Charged Syringe Hydrometer 1.280 1.265 1.210 1.160 1.120 Less than 1.100 4.7.4. BATTERY TESTING There are two types of battery tests: Unloaded and Loaded. The unloaded test is the procedure that will be discussed. It’s the simplest and most commonly used. An unloaded test is made on a battery without discharging current.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Starter Will Not Crank 1. Battery dead. 2. Blown fuse. Engine 3. Electrical connections loose or corroded. 4. Defective ignition switch. Engine Will Not Start 1. Blade engagement switch in the “ON” position. 2. Park brake not set. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Engine needs choking. 5. Spark plug wire disconnected. 6. Battery weak or dead. 7. Faulty parking brake, blade or ignition switch. Engine Stalls After Running 1. Operator not in seat. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Tractor Will Not Move Loss Of Traction 1. Motion control levers in the neutral “N” position. 2. Roll release lever is in “ROLL” position. 3. Low transmission hydraulic oil level. 4. Parking Brake engaged. 5. Traction drive belt requires replacement. 1. Move control levers to desired speed. 2. Move roll release lever to the engaged position. 3. Bring hydraulic oil to proper level. 4. Move parking brake to disengaged position. 5.
SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH USE X 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Check Oil Level Page 10 Initial Oil Change Page 14 Periodic Oil Change Page 15 Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual & Page 15. Engine Manual. Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual.
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for MID MOUNT Z-RIDER ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 0 POWER UNIT MODELS ZMT2500KH MOWER UNIT MODELS ZM5201M ZM6101M IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings.
