Snapper Z-rider Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. TERMINAL COVER MUST SHIELD POSITIVE TERMINAL AFTER INSTALLATION FIGURE 1 STEP 11 Take the necessary precautions when handling fuel Fill the fuel tank with clean fuel Check oil and add oil if needed as stated in Engine Owners Manual Move fuel tank selector valve handle to the desired fuel tank INSTRUCTION No 7 5597 I R 4 1 03 WARNING Handle fuel with care Use an approved fuel container DO NOT smoke near open fuel container and keep fuel container away from open flame DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors or when engine is running Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before refilling Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine DO NOT run engine indoors 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 STEP 12 MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR Before making deck leveling adjustments inflate rear tires to 12 PSI and front tires to 25 PSI When adjusted correctly the deck will be level side to side within 1 8 have a low cut setting of approximately 1 and the blades pitched approximately 3 16 higher at the rear A Place machine on a smooth level surface B Check blade tips by rotating blades until tips are pointing to the sides of the deck Check the measurement of outside blade tips to the ground on2. both blades The measurement of each of the outside blade tips should be within 1 8 of each other If measurement of the blade tips is not within 1 8 adjustment should be made to the correct measurement C Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to the highest cutting position D Relieve tension on deck lift assist spring by loosening nut on eyebolt E Place 1 blocks under the front and rear edge of the mower deck F Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to a lower cutting position until deck rests on the 1 blocks G Loosen the nuts and bolts that secure both front deck support chains Adjust chains until tight and retighten bolts and nuts Torque to 70 ft Ibs H Loosen the nuts that secure both rear deck support eyebolts Adjust to remove slack from both rear chains Tighten nuts securely I Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to the highest cutting position and recheck side to side blade tip dimensions The difference between the two should be 1 8 or less NOTE The deck timing rod is preset at the factory and requires no adjustments J The leveling blocks used in Step E should result in a proper deck pitch If a pitch adjustment is required use the two rear deck support eyebolts Adjust up or down as required K Reinstall deck lift assist spring Place deck in highest cutting position Tighten nut on eyebolt until 1 1 4 of threads protrude past end of nut STEP 13 HYDRAULIC OIL RES
3. ERVOIRS Check the level of the fluid in both of the fluid reservoirs The reservoirs are located underneath the operator s seat Wipe away all dirt and debris from around reservoir cap before removing Oil must remain absolutely clean Check with machine on a level surface with engine OFF Fill reservoir as needed to bring level up The reservoir is properly filled when the fluid level is 11 2 below the top of the filler neck DO NOT OVER FILL Use clean fresh premium automotive oil having a viscosity equivalent to SAE 20W50 API SL The fluid should be chemically stable incorporating rust and oxidation inhibitors Make sure funnels pouring spouts and oil can are completely clean Reinstall reservoir cap IMPORTANT Re check fluid level after operating machine for several minutes and adjust level as needed If one or both of the wheel drive systems is not pulling properly the hydraulic system may need to be purged of entrapped air Refer to STEP HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PURGING STEP 14 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT TWIN STICK CONTROLS Start machine If the machine does not track straight when the Motion Control Levers are in the maximum forward speed position perform the following adjustment Rear tire pressure must be set to 12 PSI before making this adjustment A Loosen bolts that secure adjustment plates and slide plates all the way forward Retighten bolts B Start machine and drive in smooth flat open area at maximum forwar
4. RATED proper operation of mower to purchaser INSTRUCTED purchaser to read and follow instructions in Operator s Manual _ PERSONALLY HANDED Operator s Manual to purchaser __ ASSISTED purchaser in completing Product Registration cards DEALER S RECORDS Sale Date Model Serial No Dealer s Name Signature Address City State Zip Will Mower be used Commercially Yes No Purchaser s Name Signature Address City State Zip IMPORTANT This form is to be retained by the dealer for future reference regarding Warranty proof of purchase traceability for product recall or service etc Complete the Product Registration Card and Mail to Customer Service Department at SNAPPER PO BOX 1379 McDonough Georgia 30253 COPYRIGHT 2003 SNAPPER PRODUCTS INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INSTRUCTION No 7 5597 I R 4 1 03
5. SET UP INSTRUCTIONS amp PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST SNAPPER ZERO TURNING Z RIDER with MID MOUNT MOWER INTRODUCTION These instructions cover the set up of the Snapper Mid Mount Z Rider Mower Complete each of the following steps carefully Review and complete each item as instructed on the Pre Operation checklist The Snapper Product Registration card must be filled out and sent to Customer Service department at Snapper when completed IMPORTANT The battery for this unit is shipped dry A package of battery acid electrolyte will have to be purchased separately Allow sufficient time for charging and installing the battery before operating the rider Pay close attention to the precautionary statements on the battery and in these instructions You will also need an automotive type battery charger to activate the battery for use STEP 1 Remove machine from the container The battery will have to be charged and installed STEP 2 Remove battery from the battery compartment before charging STEP 3 Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non concrete surface A WARNING The electrolyte acid produces a highly explosive gas Keep all sparks flame and fire away from area when charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery Electrolyte acid is a highly corrosive liquid Wear eye protection Wash affected areas immediately after having eye or skin contact with electrolyte acid Battery acid is corrosive Rinse empty ac
6. d speed C If machine tracks to the right loosen bolts that secure the left adjustment plate Move plate rearward to slow the left wheel Retighten bolts D If machine tracks to the left loosen bolts that secure the right adjustment plate Move plate rearward to slow the right wheel down Retighten bolts See Figure 2 E Drive machine again Repeat adjustment as necessary until machine tracks straight LOOSEN BOLTS SLIDE PLATE TO MAKE MACHINE TRACK STRAIGHT FIGURE 2 STEP 15 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PURGING After replacing or repairing hydraulic system HYDRAULIC components one or both of the wheel drives may not pull properly This is likely to be caused by air entrapped in the system If you experience a pulling issue after completing repairs or during initial setup perform the following procedure to purge the air from one or both of the hydraulic drive systems IMPORTANT WHEN REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC FLUID FILTERS PRE FILL BOTH WITH OIL SAE 20W50 API SL BEFORE INSTALLING PRE FILLING THE FILTERS WITH OIL WILL REDUCE OR POSSIBLY ELIMINATE THE NEED TO PURGE THE SYSTEM OF ENTRAPPED AIR A Locate hydraulic reservoir underneath operator s seat After thoroughly cleaning the area around the top of the reservoir remove filler cap Bring fluid to proper level 1 1 2 below the top of the filler neck With engine off add SAE 20W50 automotive oil See Figure 3 B Open pressure relief valve on hydraulic pump turning count
7. er clockwise 2 full turns See Figure 4 C Carefully raise the rear of the machine so the wheels are off of the ground Securely block the machine to prevent it from falling D While seated in the operator s position start the engine Place engine speed control in FAST position E Release parking brake and move motion control levers out of the neutral lock position F Slowly move motion control levers to the full forward and then to the full reward positions Repeat this process 6 times G Stop engine and wait for all rotation to stop before leaving the operator s position H Close pressure relief valve on hydraulic pump turning clockwise Tighten snuggly I With pressure relief valve closed repeat Steps 4 thru 7 J Remove blocks and lower rear of machine ROTATE SEDER VALVE K Check fluid level in reservoir Add SAE 20W50 automotive oil as required to bring fluid level to 1 COUNTERCLOCKWISE Y2 from top of filler neck Do Not over fill L Install and tighten filler cap FIGURE 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST Snapper has completed initial adjustments and performed operational tests prior to shipping the machine Due to the possible effects of shipping handling and storage Snapper intends for all of the following items to be verified and necessary final adjustments made at time of setup It remains good practice and is strongly recommended that all the items also be checked prior to placing the machine into service I
8. id containers with water and mutilate before discarding If acid is spilled on battery bench or clothing etc Flush with clear water and neutralize with baking soda STEP 4 Remove battery cell caps Fill cells as required with electrolyte purchased separately to proper level Filling battery with electrolyte will bring the battery to 80 charged state A WARNING DO NOT OVERFILL STEP 5 With cell caps removed connect battery charger to battery terminals RED to positive and BLACK to negative terminal STEP 6 Slow charge the battery at 2 amp for 2 hours to bring the battery to full charge STEP 7 After charging check level of electrolyte and add as needed to bring fluid to proper level STEP 8 Reinstall cell caps STEP 9 Install battery into power unit SNAPPER GA 30253 U S A STEP 10 Both bolts are already installed on both terminals Connect positive cable red first from wiring harness to the positive terminal on battery and secure with nut provided in hardware bag Connect negative cable black last to negative terminal on battery and secure with nut also provided Apply a small amount of grease over terminals to prevent corrosion See Figure 1 A WARNING A Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover located on battery harness This prevents metal from touching the positive terminal which could cause sparks RED POSITIVE CABLE Sl BLACK NEGATIVE CABLE
9. t is very important that setup is verified and all operational tests completed and results are acceptable After completing this form sign and retain for future reference CUTTING BLADE amp MOWER __ BLADE RETAINING hardware checked for proper tightness __ MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT settings checked and adjusted as needed with tires properly inflated __ MOWER SIDE TO SIDE level checked and adjusted as needed with tires properly inflated __ MOWER FRONT TO REAR setting checked and adjusted as needed with tires properly inflated PRE START CHECKS amp SERVICES __ TIRES checked and inflated to correct pressures __ ENGINE OIL level checked See Engine Owners Manual ___ FUEL added to tank and system checked for leaks __ BATTERY Not overfilled reinstalled and properly connected with red boot over positive terminal _ HYDRAULIC FLUID level checked OPERATIONAL TESTS ___ CHECK SEAT SWITCH for proper function __INTERLOCK SYSTEMS checked to insure proper functioning __ ENGINE STARTED and throttle control settings checked _ ALL OPERATIONS as listed on console checked __ IGNITION SWITCH checked to insure engine stops when turned to OFF position _ PARKING BRAKE tested to insure proper operation __ BLADE ENGAGEMENT SWITCH tested for engagement and disengagement of blade ___ BLADE BRAKE function verified Blade rotation stops in 7 seconds or less _ MACHINE TRACKING tested and adjusted as required DEMONSTRATION amp INSTRUCTION _ DEMONST
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