Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for MID MOUNT Z-RIDER ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 1 I I POWER UNIT MODELS ZM2501KH MOWER VlODEL NUMBER I DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE MOWER ORIENTATION I. UNIT MODELS ZM5201M I ZM6101M EXPLANATION 101I .
A 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.
A 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.
A 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 ........................... 7-8 SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................... 9-12 Pre-start Checklist ..............................................
Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION OPERATOR'S SEAT FUEL TANK AUXILLARY FUEL TANK CHOKE CONTROL BLADE ENGAGEMENT SWITCH ENGINESPEED CONTROL KEY SWITCH PARKING BRAKE LEVER MOTION CONTROL LEVER tJOYSTICK_ FOOTREST DECK LIFT 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 SPEED ENGINE TURTLE "SLOW" ]
Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS I BLADES ENGAGED"ON" I BLADES DISENGAGED I MOTION CONTROL M ULTI-DIRECTIONAL "OFF" 73604 DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA I DANGER! ROTATING BLADES I I
Section 3 -OPERATING 2.1 INSTRUCTIONS 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. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.1.3. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the FULL mark.
Section 3 -OPERATING 2.2 INSTRUCTIONS 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. This single control lever (joystick) controls the direction of motion, Forward and Reverse, and the speed of motion. Move the joystick forward to propel the machine forward. Move the control rearward to propel the machine in reverse.
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 lever must be in the Neutral position to engage brake. See Figure. 2.6. NOTE: Engaging the parking brake locks the motion control lever (joystick) in the neutral position. 2. Release parking brake by pushing parking brake lever forward to the released position. See Figure 2.7. 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 lever gently and with caution. DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or direction. 2.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE 1. Return motion control lever (joystick) to neutral.
Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 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. SNAPPER recommends returning the mower to an authorized SNAPPER dealer annually for inspection and addition of any new devices which might upgrade the safety of the mower.
Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 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. LIFT FOOT REST UP AND OFF POWER UNIT FRAME TO GAIN ""-ACCESS TO MOWER BELT 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.
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 BEARINGS LUBRICATE POWER TRANSFER 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. POSITION DECK LIFT LEVER IN HIGHEST CUTTING POSITION. PLACE WOODEN BLOCKS UNDER FRONT AND REAR OF DECK.
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. REAR LIFT ARM REAR LINK PLATE SHOULDER BOLT, WASHER NUT & THREADED END FIGURE 3.12 FIGURE 3.10 IMPORTANT: Mower deck is extremely heavy. Be very careful when removing deck from power unit. 5. Disconnect pull bar from front axle by removing clevis pins and cotter pins. See Figure 3.11. 7.
Section 5- ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.2 DANGER Exercise EXTREME CAUTION when making this adjustment, due to close proximity of moving parts. 4.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS The joystick controls the movement and stopping of the machine. Move the joystick to the center or neutral position to stop machine. IMPORTANT: Always return the joystick with hand assistance to the neutral position.
Section 5- ADJUSTMENTS 4.2.1. & REPAIR 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 4.4 Before attempting any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairs, stop engine and blade, always remove key from ignition switch, remove spark plug wire(s) and secure wire(s) away from spark plug(s). 4.3 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Refer to the engine owner's manual for engine adjustments and/or repairs. WARNING a,.l Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working I around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and I can cause severe injury.
Section 5- ADJUSTMENTS 4.5.2. & REPAIR 4.6 BLADE SHARPENING 1. Remove blade. See Figure 4.5. MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if it shows signs of excessive wear, damage and/or is broken. 4.6.1. BELT REMOVAL 1. Remove power unit foot rest. 2. Remove old belt. 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. WARNING Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover located on battery harness. This prevents metal from touching the positive terminal which could cause sparks. Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position. RED (Positive) cable must go to the ( + ) terminal.
Section 5- ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Battery Condition State of Charge 100% Charged w/Sulfate 100% Charged 75% Charged 50% Charged 25% Charged 0% Charged 4.7.4. 4.7.5. Stop Syringe Hydrometer 1.280 1.265 1.210 1.160 1.120 Less than 1.100 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 Starter Will Not Crank Engine Engine Will Not Start Engine Stalls After Running Engine Loses Power Engine Backfires When Turned To "STOP" Excessive Vibration PROBABLE Battery dead• 2. Blown fuse. 3. Electrical connections CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 4. Defective ignition switch• Service battery• 2. Replace fuse. 3. Clean and check connections for good contact• 4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer• 1 • Blade engagement switch in the "ON" position• 2. Park brake not set.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Tractor Will Not Move Loss Of Traction Blade(s) Not Cutting PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE 1. Joystick in the neutral "N" position. 2. Roll release lever is in "ROLL" position. 3. Low transmission hydraulic oil level. 1. Place joystick in desired speed position. 2. Move roll release lever to the engaged position. 3. Bring hydraulic oil to proper level. 4. Parking Brake engaged. 5. Traction drive belt requires replacement 4. Move parking brake to disengaged position.. 5.
SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON X Check Oil Level Page 9 Initial Oil Change Page 13 Periodic Oil Change Page 13 Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual & Page 14. 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.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ® vs.DIRT I an illustration of how dirt can ge your engine & how reasonable maintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best available engines and components in their products in order to provide long, satisfactory service. However, proper care is essential In prolonging engine life.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE __Knowing that dirt will ", quickly ruin an engine, manufacturers equip their engines with extremely efficient air cleaners to filter out the harmful dirt. gulp about 12 gallons of air for every gallon of used. Because of its working environment, the air avaUable to your Snapper engine Is " heavily saturated with airborne dirt particles. As the dirt parUcles are stopped, they build up and begin to clog the outside of the filter.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Air is also needed to keep your engine cool. Dirt, dust & debris build up to restrict and clog cooling air Intake screens and fins. Clean screens and fins at frequent Intervals. The engine blower housing and shrouds should be removed at least once each season or more often t under dry, dusty conditions for a thorough cleaning of fins. Generally, wash foam-type filters In a dishwashlng detergent and water solution. Rinse and wring dry, then saturate with oil and squeeze out excess.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE On 2-cycle engines, lubrication must be provided by an exact mixture of gasoline and 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil A 2-cycle engine that is mistakenly run on straight gasoline will be mined in less than 5 mlnutesl If you keep straight gasoline in addition to pre-mixed 2-cycle engine fuel, be sure the containers are clearly marked to avoid mix-up. Snapper 2-cycle engines require a 32 to 1 mixture of gasoline and BIA certified TC-W oll such as Snapper's 2-cycle engine o11.
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for ® MID MOUNT 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.
