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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for

MID MOUNT Z-RIDER

ZERO TURNING

HYDRO DRIVE

SERIES 1

POWER UNIT MODEL S

MZM2301KH

MOWER UNIT MODEL S

ZM5202M ZM6102M

MZM5203M

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

IMIZI_

MOOE'OES,GNAT,ON_I

DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE

MOWER ORIENTATION

M - Middle Market

Z - Zero Turning - Hydro Drive

M - Mid Mount Mower

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POWER UNIT

23 - Engine Horse Power

310I lKHI

01 - Series Designation

ENGINE TYPE

SERIES DESIGNATION

ENGINE HP

KH - Kohler Engine

Z - Zero Turninq - Hydro Drive

M - Mid Mount Mower

MOWER UNIT

52- Mower Cutting Width

61 - Mower Cutting Width

I 02 - Series Designation I M - Mower Deck

03 -- Series Designation I

Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your machine, read this manual carefully and pay

particular attention to the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on Pages 2 - 4. Remember that all power

equipment can be dangerous if used improperly. Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in

accordance with the operating instructions and common sense!

SNAPPER McDonough,

GA,, 30253 U.S.A.

SNAPPER INC

MANUAL No. 7-5167 (I.R. 8/30/02)

Summary of content (9 pages)

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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for MID MOUNT Z-RIDER ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 1 POWER UNIT MODEL MZM2301KH S MOWER UNIT MODEL S ZM5202M ZM6102M MZM5203M MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION IMIZI_ _12310 I MOOE'OES,GNAT,ON_ I lKHI I ENGINE TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE HP DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE MOWER ORIENTATION POWER M - Middle Market UNIT 23 - Engine Horse Power 01 - Series Designation KH - Kohler Engine Z - Zero Turning - Hydro Drive M - Mid Mount Mower MOWER Z - Zero Turninq - Hydro
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION MOTION CONTROL OPERATOR'S LEVER (JOYSTICK -- SEAT FUEL TANK ENGINE SPEED CONTROL AUXILLARY FUEL TANK -- BLADE ENGAGEMENT SWITCH DECK LIFT LEVER FOOTREST PARKING BRAKE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR I FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operator's of the SNAPPER MID MOUNT Z-RIDER. Its purpose, aside from recommending standard operating procedures and routine service requirements, is to promote SAFETY through the use of accepted operating practices.
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Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS I BLAOBSENGAGBO"ON" I BLAOBS DISENGAGED "OFF" I "START" MOTION CONTROL MULTI-DIRECTIONAL I DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING I DANGER! ROTATING 9 BLADES AREA BEFORE OPERATING READ OPERATOR'S MACHINE MANUAL I
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Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION 1. Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Fi( 4.5. 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. VIEW IS SHOWN WITH PARTS REMOVED FOR CLEAR VIEW OF SHAFT LUBRICATE POWER TRANSFER FRONT WHEE FIGURE 4.5 2. Transaxle Check the level of fluid in both of the fluid reservoirs.
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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.6 5.5.2. BLADE SHARPENING 1. Remove blade. See Figure 5.5. MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if it shows signs of excessive wear, damage and/or is broken. 5.6.1. BELT REMOVAL 1. Remove power unit foot rest. 2, Remove old belt. 5.6.2. 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.
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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4. With celt 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Starter Will Not Crank Engine PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE 1. Battery dead. 1. Service battery. 2. Blown fuse. 3. Electrical connections 2. Replace fuse. 3. Clean and check connections for good contact. loose or corroded. 4. Defective ignition switch. Engine Will Not Start Engine Stalls After Running Engine Loses Power Engine Backfires When Turned To "STOP" Excessive Vibration ACTION 1. Blade engagement 4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. switch in the 'ON" position.
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PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Air Is also needed to keep your engine coot. 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 under dry, dusty conditions for a thorough cleaning of fins. /h Generally, wash foam-type filters In a dlshwashlng detergent and water solution. Rinse and wring dry, then saturate with oll and squeeze out excess.
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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.