Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for OUT FRONT Z-RIDER ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 1 POWER UNIT MODELS ZF2501KH MOWER UNIT MODELS ZF5201M ZF6101M MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION Z F 25 01 KH DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE MOWER ORIENTATION ENGINE TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE HP POWER UNIT Z – Zero Turning – Hydro Drive F – Out Front Mower 25– Engine Horse Power Z – Zero Turning – Hydro Drive F – Out Front Mower 52 – Mower Cutting Width 61 – Mower Cutting Width 01 – Series Designation KH – Kohler E
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 CONTROL PANEL BLADE SWITCH AMP METER DECK LIFT SWITCH OPERATOR’S SEAT KEYSWITCH HOUR METER LIGHT SWITCH FUEL TANK MOTION CONTROL (JOYSTICK) CHOKE CONTROL ENGINE SPEED CONTROL PARKING BRAKE DECK COVER CONTROL PANEL (SEE INSET) CASTER WHEEL BRACKET DECK HEIGHT OF CUT DECAL DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR IMPORTANT. The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you FIGURE 1.
Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS CHOKE “ON” RABBIT “FAST” ENGINE SPEED AND CHOKE CONTROLS CHOKE “OFF” TURTLE “SLOW” 7
Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS “START” ENGAGE “ON” “RUN” BLADE “STOP” KEY SWITCH DISENGAGE “OFF” “ON” LIGHT SWITCH HOUR METER “OFF” MOTION CONTROL MULTI-DIRECTIONAL 8
Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA DANGER! ROTATING BLADES 9
Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. 3.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed to bring pressure in drive tires to: 12 psi (Turf Type Tires), 5 psi (All Terrain Type Tires) and 25 psi in rear caster tire. Pressure in front deck caster wheels should be 25 psi. 3.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 3.1.3.
Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Move engine speed control to a medium speed setting. See Figure 3.5. 5. Move engine choke control to the choke position to start a cold engine. After starting, choke control must be moved to "OFF" no choke position. 3.2 STARTING & STOPPING – ENGINE, BLADES & PARKING BRAKE This machine is equipped with dual hydrostatic wheel drive transmissions. Each transmission is controlled by a single motion control lever or joystick.
Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.2. STOPPING ENGINE 3.2.1. ENGINE 1. Stop engine by turning key to the “OFF” position. Move engine speed control to turtle “SLOW” position and key to “STOP” position. See Figure 3.6. 3.2.4. PARKING BRAKE 1. Engage parking brake by pulling the parking brake lever back to the “ON” position. See Figure 3.4. 2. Release parking brake by moving brake lever down to the “OFF” position. See Figure. 3.8. WARNING DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP blades. STOP engine.
Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 OPERATION – MOTION CONTROL 3.3.1 DRIVING MACHINE IMPORTANT: The joystick lever has to be manually moved to propel machine. Always return the joystick with hand assistance to the neutral position to stop machine. Release the joystick and it will gradually return toward the neutral position. When the parking brake is engaged, it will lock joystick lever in the neutral position.
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. 4.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the SNAPPER Out Front ZRider, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance.
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 deck 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. 4.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 1. Drive Belt Cover Removal a. Lower deck to lowest setting. b. Remove four knobs that secure the deck cover. See Figure 4.3. c.
Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION 1. Front & Rear Wheel Bearings Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 4.5. LUBRICATE BEARINGS 3. Power Transfer Shaft Lubricate power transfer shaft with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 4.7. FRONT WHEEL LUBRICATE POWER TRANSFER SHAFT FIGURE 4.5 2. Transaxle Check the level of fluid in both of the fluid reservoirs.
Section 4 – MAINTENANCE 4.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) (Continued from previous Page) 4.5.2. 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. 1. Remove hose clamps from fuel filter. 2. Remove fuel lines from filter. Discard filter. 3. Install new fuel filter. Reinstall hose clamps. See Figure 4.8. 4.
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.2 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. DANGER Exercise EXTREME CAUTION when making this adjustment, due to close proximity of moving parts. 5.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS The joystick controls the movement and stopping of the machine.
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (Continued) 7. Turn ball joint in or out until ball joint anchor hole aligns with mounting hole. Reinstall bolt and tighten securely. Use same procedure on other caster wheel. See Figure 5.3. 8. Reinstall bolts and tighten securely. 9. Remove blocks from under front of deck. 10. Side to Side Level: Check blade tips by rotating blades until tips are pointing to the side of the deck.
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.5 MOWER BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT 5.5.1. BLADE WEAR LIMITS 1. Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage. See Figure 5.5. 2. Inspect condition of blade. See Figure 5.5. 3. If blade is in good condition, sharpen at 22 to 28 degrees. DO NOT sharpen beyond existing cutting edge. See Figure 5.7. NEW BLADE WARNING Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.6.2. ENGINE 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. See Figure 5.8. 2. Reinstall belt cover. BATTERY REMOVAL: DISCONNECT BLACK CABLE (NEGATIVE) FIRST, DISCONNECT RED CABLE (POSITIVE) LAST. BATTERY INSTALLATION: CONNECT RED CABLE (POSITIVE) FIRST, CONNECT BLACK CABLE (NEGATIVE) LAST.
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.7.4. 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. To perform unloaded testing, check charge condition using either a hydrometer or voltmeter. 1. Using a voltmeter, voltage readings appear instantly to show the state of charge.
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.8 MOWER SPINDLES (Field Serviceable Spindles) BEARING REPLACEMENT In the event that a spindle bearing requires replacement, the SNAPPER Field Serviceable Spindles have been designed so that no special tools or presses are required. 1. Remove belt. Loosen blade nut and remove. Allow blade bolt, washer, blade and four spacers to drop down out of the spindle housing. See Figure 5.10. REMOVE NUT 5. Thoroughly clean all parts removing all old contaminated grease. 6.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Starter Will Not Crank 1. Battery dead. 2. Blown fuse. Engine 3. Electrical connections loose or corroded. 4. Defective ignition switch. CORRECTIVE ACTION 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 Tractor Will Not Move Loss Of Traction Blade(s) Not Cutting Cutting Grass Improperly Poor Grass Discharge PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Joystick 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. Place joystick in desired speed position. 2. Move roll release lever to the engaged position. 3. Bring hydraulic oil to proper level. 4.
SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF.
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 OUT FRONT Z-RIDER ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 1 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. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments.
