Snapper CZT19481KWV Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. um an engine manufacturers equip thelr felen cleaners to a ho airt The engine mus quip about 12000 4 As ine di particles aro stopped Damage caused bye ane air They build up and begin cog Cleaners not covered under ne engir ne outside ofthe fer This Warranties So save yourself unnecessary Expenses and undue aggravation by keeping he air cleaner property serviced at the Intervals specified in the engine owners manual t dosen t take long to servico an alr cleaner Follow the speci instructions in the angina owners manual tor the type filer used Pre dirt rom falling Into he carburetor Intake When servicing your cleaner Mako Components are installed in correct sequence Sor servicing to prevent unilred ar rom Some servicing hints on k Increase fue consumption cause power loss result in hard staring Create smoke unburned fuet produce carbon build up many i spark plug electrodos ore cylinder wa ponp m PRIMARY M Generally wash foamtype titers Ina dishwashing detergent and Water solution Rinse and wring dry ten saturate with Squeeze out excess Faure to rool Inis type or wil ruin the engine Clean paper elements by tapping ign owing with air wil rupture paper elements Use a nasnignt to detect clogged CU damaged in any way Dirt can also be Introduced into e2. Section 5 ADJUSTMENTS amp REPAIR WARNING A DO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or sence with engine running STOP engine STOP blades Set brake Remove key Remove spark plug Remove battery retainer See Figure 5 17 Sido terminal cover away from postive terminal j Observe and note cable postions on battery Disconnect cables from terminals disconnect ing BLACK Negative calo frst and RED Positive last Retain mounting bots and nuts Soo Figure 5 17 FIGURE 5 17 5102 BATTERY INSTALLATION 1 Position battery into battery compartment 2 Connect cables to battery terminals Connect RED Positive cable frst Connect BLACK Negative cable last Soo Figure 5 18 3 Reinstall battery retainer and positive terminal caver Soo Figure 5 17 FIGURE 5 18 5 303 BATTERY CHARGING NOTE The battery in this machine is maintenance free it has been filed to the proper level with acid andis sealed Do not attempt to open battery 1 Remove battery 2 Place battery in a on a level non concrelo surface 3 Connect battery charger to battery terminais RED te positive terminal and BLACK to negative ter mina 4 Slow charge battery at 6 10 amps for 1 hour 5 battery will not accept charge or is partially charged 1 hour of charging replace with new bat p WARNING an sparks name and fre away trom area when charging atte Sec
3. Ravam AA Engine Cooling Clean Shroud amp Fins Engine Manual System Page 16 mm Charge Batey Page 25 x Testing Battery X Ties thea Pressures X x 1 1 x Beis heck for Wear and pe 5 Tension Mower Blades Check fr wear Page 2 H Damage amp Replacement Deck Clean Debris rer 5 Lubrication 977 oF OF Pages TET EA E Points Hydrostatic Gheck OI Level pe rans ou Safety interlock Check System Tor per System Proper Function Hydrostatic place Flor Page TE Fis Change af 200 Hours Trans Fiter Thoroatr every 500 Hours mae Bait Shek for Proper 3 Functon Also Check for Wear amp Damage Check Periodically during Operating Season Rol Bar Check r Proper Pages 10 14 Protective Functon Also Check structure for Wear amp Damage Change ol every 25 hours when operating under heavy lea or high temperatures gt Clean moro often under dusty conditions or when air debris is present MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS BISSer tg a E SNAPPER 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two 2 years from purchase dato for the original purchasers use SNAPPER tough any authorized SNAPPER wil replace free of charge except for taxes where applicable any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at Mc
4. If a pitch adjustment is required use the two rear deck support eyebots Adjust up or down as required FIGURE 5 9 Section 5 ADJUSTMENTS amp REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or sence with engine running STOP engine STOP 53 TRACTION BELT TENSION The racton drive bel tension does not require adjustment Irie bot is slipping it wal have to bo replaced 54 TRACTION BELT REPLACEMENT 1 Remove mower drivo belt from around clutch pul ley See Figure 5 10 Refer to Section MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT 2 Tum lock nut out to the end of eyebol reducing spring tension Unhcok action Kor spring fom bottin amo Soo Figure 5 10 3 Remove antiotaton bracket See Figure 5 10 4 Disconnect the electi clutch fron main wire har 5 Remove traction belt fom around engine puley and hydro pumps Instali new bel and route around engine pulley and ydo pump pulleys T Reconnect electric clutch to main wire harness 3 Reinstall antiotation bracket and tighten nuts securely Reatach traction idler spring Run lock nut all he way to he end of he threads on the eyebok See Figure 5 10 10 Reinstall mower dive belt onto cluich pulley Refer to Secon MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACE MENT AND ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 540 n 55 BLADE BRAKEIELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT The blade swich engages tho electric clutch when pulled out to the ON poston When the blade sw
5. ROLL RELEASE To roll the machine without the 32 STARTING amp STOPPING ENGINE BLADES engine running pressure within the hydraulic pumps must be released There is a hydraulic pressure reif Valve on the upper side of each pump that is used to release tho pressure Use a wrench to rotate both Valves counter clockwise two full turns to open After Tolling machine both relief valves must be rotated clockwise to close valves and tighten securely before operating machine Machine will not move reet Valves are open See Figure 34 WARNING DO NOT disengage the hydro transmission and down slopes DO NOT use Roll Release Control te disengage the hydro transmission uniess machine motion can be controlled and engine is 32 1 STARTING ENGINE When the ignition key is tumed the engin wil not start ortum over unless the blade switch is pushed in to the OFF positon and the motion contral levers are in the neutral lock positon Aways engage parking brake before staring engine 1 Completo pre start checklist 2 Sitin operators seat 3 Push blade switch in to OFF blades disengaged positon and engage parking brake Seo Figure 3 2 4 Move choke control forward choke positon to siart a coid engine Soo Figure 35 5 Move engine speed contral to the Rabbit FAST postion See Figure 35 6 Tum key lo the start postion unti engine starts Ses Figure 36 NOTE If afer 5 seconds of cra
6. and can ct Wrap the blades or ear heavy lather gloves and use CAUTION when han ding them DO NOT tast for spark by grounding spark plug next to Or ping hs lt a Wu wa Fave machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER doat erat least onca a year and have the denier instal any new Safety devices Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels Grass Catcher bags used on SNAPPER products are made of woven fabric and are subject to deterioration and wear during mal usage Check condition of bags before each use Immediately replace worn or damaged catcher bags with only bags recom mended by SNAPPER The Grass Catcher is optional equipment on some models TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 2 SAFETY SECTION 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Annual End of Season Engine Service Fluid Section 1 FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 4 44 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared forthe operators of the SNAPPER COMMERCIAL MID MOUNT ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE Its purpose aside from recommending standard operating procedures and routne service require menta 10 promote SAFETY trough te use of accepted operating practices Read Understand and Fallow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 thru 4 of this manual and Al SAFETY messages onthe unit and s attachments before operating SNAPPER recommends retuming the unit to an authorized SN
7. highest sting may be necessary to reise mower deck higher using a hydraulic oor jack Secure machine with safety Docks b Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No 2 um grease or equivalent from a grease gun Grease Kings aro located on spindle housings undernea deck See Figure 44 FIGURE 44 Deck shown with discharge raised 6 Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication Lubricate al mower deck linkage pivot points with Tight coat of motor ol A WARNING A D0 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 components are HOT Avoid serious sufficient time for all parts to cool Section 4 MAINTENANCE 433 RIDING MOWER LUBRICATION 1 Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No 2 Mum grease or equivalent fom a grease qun See Figure 45 Q FIGURE 4 5 2 Hydro Pumps heck the level of the fui in the fuid reservoir Wipe away all dit and debris from around reservoir cap before removing must remain absolutely leant Check wit machine on a level surface wilh engine OFF FII reservoir as needed to bring level up The reservoir is property filed when the fud lavo is below tho top of tno filer neck DO NOT OVER FILL Use clean fresh premium automotive oil having a vis equivalent to SAE 20W50 API SL Tho Rud Should be c
8. secure bolt to assembly Tighten securely Tighten rod jam nut securely 14 Start engine disengage parking brake and check rotation of he rear wheels 15 Reinstall boh hydro pump fans Reinstall washer and bolt Tighten bolt securely 16 Reinstall screen and tighten retaining hardware Securely E 52 MOWER DECK amp COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS 52 1 MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR Before making deck loving adjustments infate roar ires to 12 PSI and front tres to 25 PSI When adjust correctly to deck wil be level sido to side within Br have low seting of approximately 1 and the blades pitched approximately 3 16 higher at the 1 Place machine on smooth level surface 2 Check side to side level by rotating blades unti ips pointing to th sides of the deck Check tho meas urement of outside blade tps to the ground on both blades The measurement of each of he outside biade tips should bo within 1I8 of each other If measure ment of the blade tps is not within 118 adjustment should be made 3 Move deck I lever and set he mower deck to the highest cutting poston 4 Place 1 blocks under the front and rear edge ofthe mower deck 5 Move deck if lever and set the mower deck to the lowest outing positon 6 Loosen the nuts and bolts that secure both front deck support chains Adjust chains unil tight and reign bots and nuts Torque to 20 to 30 bs See Fou
9. the fuel tank or container opening at al times unti fueling is complete DO NOT use a nozzle lock open device 10 fuels spied on clothing change clothing immediatly Never ovr a fuel tank Replace fuel cap and tighten securely OPERATION Mount and dismount machine from leftside Keep clear of discharge opening at all times 2 Start engine rom operators seat if possible Make sure blades OFF and parking brake is set 3 DO NOT leave machine with engine running STOP engine STOP blades SET brake and Remove key before leaving operators position of any reason 4 DO NOT operate machine unless properly seated with seat bek securely fastened and adjusted to a snug ft and wilh feet feet reste or pedal 5 STOP BLADES and ENGINE and make sure blades have stopped before removing grass catcher or uncogging mower to prevent oes of fingers or hand Blades must be OFF except when cutting grass Set blades in highest position when mowing over rough ground 7 Keep hands and feet away fom rotating blades under neath deck DO NOT place foot on ground while BLADES sre ON or machin in motion 8 DO NOT operate machine without entire grass catcher or guards in place and working DO NOT point discharge at people passing cars windows or door 3 Keep roll bar raised and locked at al times unless absolutely necessary When roll bar is folded do not use seat belt Raiso rol bar as soon as clearance permits S
10. warranty DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to two 2 years from purchase date for the original purchaser s non rental use and ninety 90 days from the purchase dato for the original purchaser s renta use and up to the extent permitted by law and all implied warranties aro excluded This is the exclusive remedy Liabilities for consequential damages under any and all warranties aro excluded Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or lim ation of incidental or consequential damages the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you warranty gives you speci legal right and you may also have other rights which vay om stato to state WARNING THE USE OF REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN GENUINE SNAPPER PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE SAFETY OF SNAPPER PRODUCTS AND WILL VOID ANY LIABILITY AND WARRANTY BY SNAPPER ASSOCIAT JED WITH THE USE OF SUCH PARTS IMPORTANT Please ft out the attached SNAPPER Product Registration Card immediately and mal to Snappers Product Registration Center PO Box 1379 McDonough Georgia 30253 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE The engine on your Snapper product spenda a entire te Operating close to ine ground at speed creating virtua storm of dust and diti PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Knowing that dirt wi
11. 3 Raise both rear wheels of the ground Secure machine with safety blocks 4 Remove cover screen to expose top of hydro pumps and linkages Soo Figure 5 1 Remove both fans from top of hydro pumps 6 Disconnect motion lever connecting rods from hydro pump activation assembly See Figure 52 Continued On Next Page FIGURE 5 1 T Tum key to start poston and start machine Move engine speed corra to the Rabbit FAST poston 3 Disengage parking brake Both wheels shoud not have any movement not rotating 10 If wheels are rotating loosen the hydro pump activation assembly retaining screw Move activation assembly forward or rearward to stop rotation of wheel Relighten retaining screw Repeat his step for hydro pump Soo Figure 5 3 11 Stop engine Section 5 ADJUSTMENTS amp REPAIR 51 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS Continued From Previous Page 112 With motion control levers remaining in the neutral lock postion Seo Figure 37 hold connecting rod up to ho activation assembly and check length of rod Tie end bolt must align with the acivaton assembly If bolt is not aligned with the activation assembly adjust ti rod Loosen jam nut that secures tie rod Rotate tie i or lo align with hole in activation assembly Repeat step for other hydro pump See Figure 54 13 Once tie rod ond is a gned with activation assembly insert into hole and reinstall washers and Put that
12. APPER dealer annu ly or inspection and addition of any new devices which might upgrade the safety of the mower from your specific model Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questione 12 NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature information above Figure 1 1 shows ho essential pars of tho unit It is recommended that operators ofthis equipment become thoroughly familar wih the controls components and operaton of this machine before operating Specife details involving engine are found in tho separate engine owner s manual Study those manuals before operating and keep both handy for future reference For the nearest SNAPPER dealer in your area check the yelow pages under the heading LAWN MOWERS For engine parts and service Kok for he engine manufacturer s dealers under the head ing ENGINES gasolio Section 2 SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS TJ ELD mesana ESA ins ku D H H CONTROL LEVER PALANCAS DE CONTROL DE MOVIMENTO E E Section 2 SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER A PELIGRO DANGERT me Section 2 SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS ROLL OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE ESTRUCTURA PROTECTORA DE BARRA AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM ETH ROLL OVER Section 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 34 PRE START CHECK LIST Make tho folowing checks and perform the serice requ
13. Donough Georgia to be defective in material or workmanship or both For ninety 90 days rom purchase dato for the original purchaser s rental use SNAPPER through any authorized SNAPPER dealer wil replace foo of charge except fr taxes whore applicable any part paris found upon exam nation by the factory at McDonough Georgia to bo defective in mataria or workmanship or both Altransporaton costs incurred by the purchaser in submiting material to an authorized SNAPPER dealer for replace mant under this warranty must bo paid by the purchaser is warranty does not apply to transmissions to engines and their components and batteries as these tems are war ranted separately This warranty does not apply to parts that have been damaged by accident alteration abuse Enprop lubrication normal wear or other cause beyond the control of SNAPPER This warranty does not cover any machine or component that has been altered or modified changing safety performance or durabit waranty period with ro replacement it required for one 1 year fom the original pur chase date SNAPPER wil not be responsible for any instalation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers oii nai equipment batteries and does not cover damage fo th battery machine caused by neglect or abuse destruction by fre explosion freezing overcharging improper maintenance or use af improper electrolyte is no othr express
14. Safety Instructions amp Operator s Manual for SNAPPER COMMERCIAL MID MOUNT ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 1 ZT T9 48 1 KWV ENGINE TYPE DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE HP MOWER DECK SIZE wan Ra ES ZT Zoro Tumia yo Div f Sas Designation ver Hana vane Thank you for buying SNAPPER Product Before operating your machine read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT on Pages 2 4 Remember that all power equip NOTE Species are corectat ime st eto change witout notes w wil ey om eo latns ad enrol ator SNAPPER ene MANUAL No 7100237 LR 7 14 2005 A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and fest and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury 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 Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the Influence of any substance which might impair vision dexterity or judgment If you have any questions pertainin
15. ar protective structure which when used properly can offer addi tional security to the operator in the event of a tip over accident For proper protection the roll bar must be raised and locked and the lapsiyle seat belt must be worn at all times Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and prover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra CAUTION If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on the slope DO NOT mow it Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments these affect the handling and the Stability of the machine 3 DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 15 degrees 27 grade 2 Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above 10 degrees 18 grade Tum blades OFF when traveling ub Use a slow speed and avoid sudden or sharp tums 3 DO NOT operate machine back and forth across face of slopes Operate up and down Practice on slopes with blades of PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS Continued From Previous Column 4 AVOID starting stopping or tuming on slopes machine stops going uphil tiras lose traction tum blades OFF and back slowly straight down the slope S STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards Tall grass hide obstacles Keep away from ditches Washouts culverts fences and protruding objects 6 KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE at least 3 fet away from edge of diches and other drop offs The machine could tum over if an edge caves
16. bar is folded 36 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS This machine is equipped wit an electrical safety interlock system that ie provided for the safety of he operator and Al safety devices must bo in place and functioning propor before operating the machine Perform the follow ng interlock system checks before each use Contact your authorized Snapper dealer f you have questions WARNING Do NOT operate machine any safety interlock or safety device ie not n place and functioning prope DO NOT attempt to defeat modify remove any safety device ENGINE MUST NOT START IF 1 Motion Control Levers are not in the neutral lock postion OR 2 Parking Brake disengaged OR 3 Blade Swich in the ON blades engaged positon ENGINE SHOULD START IF Blade Switch in the OFF blades disengaged posi tion AND 2 Motor Control Levers are both in the neutral lock postion AND 3 Operator prope seated in the Operator s Seat OR 4 Parking Brake engaged NOTE The engine be started wih the parking brake disengaged oniy if conditons in 1 2 and 3 ha been met ENGINE MUST BEGIN TO STOP IF Motion Control Levers are moved fron the neutral lock position with Parking Brake engaged OR 2 Operator rises of of seat wih Blade Swich n ON blades engaged positon OR 3 Operator risos off of seat with Parking Brake disen aged IMPORTANT Engine and blades wil continue to run f Operator becomes reseato
17. be sipping Adjust replace mower bel El ch TORE ating Grass Uneven We presse r Bingo proper pressus mpopety E Cung Teg Too ow OTH at cuti igi Engins speed 5 Sn Mors roti cal pesi Forward sped bo Gs Mors jek To sewer spent Terraced se v 988 at si s ae ve Excessive dec eh Rat Roto roar ve Tung baies da cr damages Sharpen eng edges of ino set Blade bal lin dust or replace ade be check seare auch proper spectators i Chek garb or damage Contact sutorzed SNAPPER Ges 1 Engine speed too sow Move ote contol FAST poston Forward speed oo ast Joystick io slower peed Bossa emman OI crdamaged BERET gema Bud wp of grae clippings and debis under de improper Hades pstalid on deci Estat proper SNAPPER Hades Sio need mpropeny dei sa ies prope 299 Wa Wot Charge Gian cables and bar rrr Bea baay cei place wih ew bay Fauhy sera Conti enge man acer aeger SERVICE SCHEDULE SERVICE um We PERFORMED USE s s SEASON pem on CheckolLevel pees X nit O Change Page 14 ESI Periodic Change Pse Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual 1 Spark Pug Repas EngeeManod Fost Fier
18. by puling the parking brake lever back to the engaged postion See Figure 37 2 NOTE Engaging parking brake prior to placing motion contol levers i the neutral lock postion wit cau engine to di See Figure 3 8 2 Release parking brake by pushing parking brake lover forward tothe released postion Soo Figure 3 9 FIGURE 3 8 WARNING A DO park the machine on slopes DO NOT leave machine with engine running Stop engine Stop blades Engage parking brake Remove key Section 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 Adjust cuting height as desired to any postion using deck lover IMPORTANT There Is a foot assist pedal located to the right font side of the footrest Aways use this assist pedal t raise or lower deck to the desired cutting height See Figure 3 10 2 Inset tho stop pin to desired outing ight See Figure 3 11 NOTE The engine does not have to be running to adjust outing height FIGURE 3 10 FIGURE 3 41 A WARNING A 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 EI 34 OPERATION MOTION CONTROLS Thi machine is equipped wih dual hydrostatic whoo drive transmissions Each pump is controlled by a sepa Tate mation control lever The let lever controls the let drive hydro pump and the right lover controls the Figh
19. d prior to engine coming to completa stop coming fo a complete stop he Blade switch must be moved to the OFF positon before engine can be restarted Engine and blades must come to a complete stop itin 5 seconds afer the operator rises off the seat or the blado wikch is moved to the OFF postion Section 4 MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION To retain the quality ofthe SNAPPER mower use gen uine SNAPPER replacement parts Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for pants and senice assis tance For the correct part or information for a particu lar SNAPPER mower aways the model and eral number SNAPPER recommends returning he mower to an authorized SNAPPER dealer annually for npocton and of any new devices which might upgrade to safety of the mower For fhe near fest SNAPPER dealer in your area check the yellow pages under the heading LAWN MOWERS For Engine parts and service for the engine manufac dealers under tna heading ENGINES gaso 42 SERVICE AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS a WARNING PO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or service with engine running STOP engine STOP ides Sat brake Remove key Remove spark plug wires and secure away from spark plugs Engine end components are HOT Avoid serious burns stow suficient ime Tor all paris to 424 CHANGE ENGINE OIL Change engine oil as folows 1 Place 4 quart minimum capacity container under
20. e 55 FIGURE 55 Loosen the nuts that secure both rear deck support eyebots Adjust to remove slack fom boh rear chains Tighten nuts securely See Figure 66 Section 5 ADJUSTMENTS amp REPAIR A WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or sence with engine running STOP engine STOP 53 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Tho parking brake can bo adjusted to increase brake tension NOTE If adjustment does not result in prop braking action contact your authorized SNAPPER 524 MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS dealer for corrective action SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR 1 Engage parking brake and measure height of lot and right brake springs Soo Figure 5 8 Compressed height of each sping should be 1 14 f not Disengage parking brake b Tighten noc nut on each brake rod in one tum increments See Figure 58 e Engage parking brake recheck brake Compression measurement and repeat needed ng nd IMPORTANT Do not adjust primary brake rod Adjustment has been preset at he factory See Figure 5 9 FIGURE 5 6 8 Move deck it lever and set the mower deck to the highest cting position and recheck side to side blade p dimensions The diference between the Mo shouid be tir or less NOTE The deck ming rod is preset at the factory and requires no adjustments Soo Figure 57 The leveling blocks used in Step 4 shouid result in proper deck pich
21. e Number It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure war ranty coverage Please mail your product registration card to Snapper at Box 1379 McDonough Georgia 30253 Or you may register on line at www snapper com You can contact us at our web site or if you would like to speak with a Customer Service Representative Call us at the Snapper Customer Relations Center For faster service please have your Serial Number and Model Number available Call the Snapper Customer Relations Center at 1 800 935 2967 a7 NOTES NOTES SNAPPER COMMERCIAL MID MOUNT ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 1 IMPORTANT BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES CONTAIN LEAD AND LEAD COMPOUNDS CHEM CALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRO DUCTIVE HARM WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING WARNING ENGINE EXHAUST SOME OF ITS CONSTITUENTS AND CERTAIN VEHICLE COMPONENTS CONTAIN OR EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM SNAPPER poi MANUAL No 7100237 LR 7 14 2008
22. fuel ine are empty 1 Remove fuel ine clamps from fuel fter 2 Remove fuel ines from fiter Discard fiter 3 Instal new fuel fher IMPORTANT Some fuel fiters are fuel fow directional Check for arrow that shows fel fow rection Reinstal fuel ine clamps See Figure 48 46 DECK REMOVAL Move power unitimower deck to an area where the mower deck is to be disconnected Tum engine and remove key fom switch Remove spark plug wire s and secure away fom spark pgs Move moton contol levers to the neutral lock poston Engage parking brake 1 Move deck lever and set he mower deck to the highest cutting poston See Figure 43 2 Place a wooden block under te front and rear of the mower deck 3 Move deck If lever and set the mower deck a lower cuting positon unti deck rests on wooden locks Position the deck to where thee is no tension onthe deck hanger chains Soo Figure 4 9 FIGURE 49 Continued On Next Page Section 4 MAINTENANCE WARNING A Do NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or Remove inside nuts that secure chain to font M Soo Figure 4 10 FIGURE 4 10 5 Remove inside nuts that secure chain to rear it Soo Figure 4 11 FIGURE 4 11 Remove mower drive belt fom around blade clutch pulley Refer to Section MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT T Remove bolts and nuts to disconnect both stabiiz ers from mower deck a
23. g to your machine which your dealer can mot answer to your satisfaction call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER Products Inc McDonough Georgia 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert tho presence of children Children are offen attract to the machine and the mowing activity Children who have been given rides inthe past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine Never assume hat children will remain where you last saw them KEEP children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than tho opera tor 2 DO NOT allow children in yard when machine even with the biade OFF 3 DO NOT allow chidren or others to ride on machine attachments or towed equipment even with the blades OFF They may fall and be seriously injured DO NOT alow pre eenage chikiren to operate machine ALLOW responsible adults amp teenagers with mature judgment under close adult supervision to operate machine DO NOT operate blades in revers STOP BLADES LOOK and SEE behind and down for children pets and hazards before and while backing USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind comers shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision operated oe PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS This machine is equipped with a b
24. ght seting Insert stop pin to desired cuting height IMPORTANT Ther is foot assist pedal located 10 the right front side of the footrest Aways use this asist pedal o raise or lower the deck othe desired ating height See Figure 3 3 FIGURE 2 3 Check seat bats Mounting hardware must be ght Buckle must atch securely and release easly Webbing must not display signs of deterioration wear or damage 3 1 10 Check rol bar protective structure for structur al soundness Le no cracks damage corrosion eic Al hardware musi bo tight Rell bar must be raised and locked unless absolutely necessary o low overhead clearance Both locking pins must be installed and securely fastened to prevent inadvertent removal DO NOT operate a machine that has had any part of the bar protective structure removed damaged or modified in any way IMPORTANT This machine is equipped with hydrostat ie drive The direction of motion and the speed of motion are controlled by the lef and right motion con trol levers A small movement of these controls can cause the machine to move Instantly DO NOT attempt to operate the machine until you read this manual and become familiar with its operation Practice with the blades OFF disengaged engine speed at slow set ting and in an open area away from obstacles A A WARNING DO NOT allow operation of the machine by untrained personnel Section 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
25. he battery A WARNING A Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover locat led on battery harness This prevents metal from touching the positive terminal which could caus sparks Cables must be connected to battery terminals inthe proper position RED Positive cable must go to te terminal BLACK Negative cable must go to the terminal Section 5 ADJUSTMENTS amp REPAIR 5 4 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PURGING Aer replacing or repairing system compo nents one or both of the wheel drives may not pul property This is ikely to bo caused by entrapped in he system If you experience puling issue aar DO NOT OVERFL OIL RESERVORS comping apare parto te folowing poeteto rone tes cere the ag from one or ime sma Win OL men IMPORTANT WHEN REPLACING THE wyomauuc GAL pa FLUID FILTER PRE FILL WITH OIL SAE 20W50 FROMTHETOP f N SL BEFORE INSTALLING PREFILUNG THE Fitter MALL NN Wim OIL WILL REDUCE om ELIMINATE 1 THE NEED To pune THe ovsTew or MEY 1 Locate hydraulic reservoir undemeat operators oat Aor caning the ares round te top ME NETT oo reservoir remove Mer cap Bring uid lo proper ENT level 1 below the top of he filer neck Wih engine of add SAE 20W50 automotive See Figure 46 2 Open pressure resef valve on hydrauli pump tum ng counterclockwise 2 ful tums Soo Figure 33 3 Carefuly ra
26. hemically stable incorporating rust and Oxidation Make sure funnel pouring spouts oil can are completely clean Reinstall reservoir cap See Figure 46 3 Other Lubrication Points Lubricate machine caster wheel shafts and tration idler arm with Kendall NLGI No 2 tium grease or equivalent fom a grease gun See Figure 47 44 BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE 3 Clean al dit and debris from around the hydraulic id reservoir especialy around top and cap area 2 Clean l dirt and debris from the cooing fins on the engine and trom bath hydraulic pumps 45 ANNUALLY END OF EACH SEASON Perform all maintenance as described in Section AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS Refer to Section Service Schedule 45 1 ENGINE Service engine according to engine owners manual Continued on next Page Section 4 MAINTENANCE WARNING A Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before performing service or maintenance DO NOT smoke ear fuel components when performing service or maintenance DO NOT perform service and mainte Rance near an open flame Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine DO NOT run engine Indoors 45 ANNUALLY END OF EACH SEASON Continued from previous 452 FUEL FILTER Service fuel Ser as instructed below Tum key to OFF postion Engine MUST bo stopped and MUST be cold before removing fiter Clamp fuel ine to pre vent fuel spillage or perform fiter change when fuel tank and
27. in T Aways begin forward motion slowly and with caution Use weights or a weighted load carrier in accordance with instructions supplied with a grass catcher DO NOT oper ate machine on slopes exceeding 10 degrees 18 grade when equipped with gras catcher 3 DO NOT put your foot on the ground to try to stabilize the machine DO NOT operate machine on wet grass Reduced traction cause sliding Chose a low enough speed setting so that you wil not have to stop or shift a slope Tiras may lose traction on slopes eventhough the brakes are functioning property DO NOT operate machine under any condition where trac tion steering o stabilty is doubtful Aways keep the machine in gear when going down slopes DO NOT shit to neutral or actuate hydro roll release and coast downhil DO NOT remove or modify any part of the roli bar protec five structure Do not fld the rol bar unless absoluta necessary There is no rollover protection when th roll baris folded Operator must be propery seated at al times and must wear seat beit snuggly fastened at al times except when Toll bar is folded DO NOT exceed the machine weight rating specified on he roll bar protective structure s identification pate 2 PREPARATION Read understand and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the machine engine and atach ments Know the controls and the proper use of the
28. iow down before turing Watch out for trafe when near or crossing roadways STOP engine immediately afer striking an obstruction Inspect machine and repair damage before resuming operation Operate machine only in daylight or with good artic 2 LH m 2 LI Mors orte Of equipped SLOWLY to maintain contro diri ped and dreclanal hanes CAUTION when puting loss Limit lade to hove you can say contol an tach fond och plate as spected wih SNAPPER atachman ae A OPERATION Continued From Previous Page 16 On slopes tho welght of he towed equipment may cause oss of traction and los of control When towing travel and allow extra distance to stop DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide a deadly po DO NOT discharge material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back towards the operator Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer See manufacturers instructions for proper operation and instalation of accessories s TOWING 1 Tow only with machine that has a hitch designed for towing DO NOT atach towed equipment except at the ich point 2 Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight Ii for towed equipment and towing slopes 3 DO NOT allow children or others on towed equipment 4 On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause oss of traction and Ios of control slo
29. ired before each startup 3 41 Check ires and add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 pel in drive tires Pressure in front Caster wheels shoud be 25 pel 342 Check guards deflectors and covers to make all are in place and securely tightened 3 1 3 Check engine and add od as needed o bring level up to te FULL mark Refer to engine owner s manual for specications See Figure 3 1 FIGURE 3 14 Check blade switch to insure it works feel See Figure 32 4 Pul the blade switch up to the ON postion to engage or tum ON the mower blades 2 Push biade switch down to the OFF poston to disengage or tum OFF the blades FIGURE 3 2 3 4 5 Clean exterior surfaces of outing deck engine and pumps of any accumulation of di gras etc Keep engine and pump air intake screens and cooling fine clear at al mes 3 16 Add fuel to both tanks of the machine outside where fumes safely dissipate Make sur both fuel iler cops ih Note the fue tank selector vave behind lef side of operatore seat Refer to engine owner s manual for fuel specifications 317 Adjust postion of operators seat The seat is mounted to its base wih two knobs and two bots Loosen knobs and bolls dido seat foward or back ward for most comfortable positon and retgh on hardware E 3 1 8 Place mower in desired cuting height seting Grasp deck Ef lever and move lever to desired cuting hei
30. ise the rear of the machine so the wheels are off of the ground Securely block the machine to prevent it Fom fling lt While seated in the operators postion start the engine Place engine speed control in FAST poston 3 Release parking brake and move control levers out ofthe neutral lock poston 6 Slowly move motion control levers to tho ful for Ward and then to the ful reward postions Repeat his process 6 times T Stop engine and for al rotation to stop before leaving he operators poston 8 Close pressure relief valve on hydraulic pump tum ing clockwise Tighten With pressure reif valve closed repeat Stops 4 thea 30 Remove blocks and lower rear of machine Tt Check fid level in reservoir Add SAE 20W80 automotive as required to bring fud level to 1 4 fom top of fler neck Do Not over il 12 install and tighten filer cap TROUBLESHOOTING PROBABLE CORRECTIVE ACTION Win E RR Bot GT GOTT RO Wi Bade engagement wich I Me ONT hore biade engagement wich t OFF Math Feito Cant non Nas Piace Waen Cani Rear Lack ost anay Fran i ash aor oa E Engine chong Ete coniro io CHOKE postion K sees pug wre daconsass E Pace pug wra ct spare p
31. itch fs in the ON positon the cutting blade s aro engaged The blade switch disengages the electric dutch when the blade switch is pushed in to the OFF postion When the blade switch in the OFF posi tion tho cing Hado s aro disengaged The electric clutch ia adjustable The blades shouid stop rotation in S seconds or leas f the electric clutch fale to stop he blades rotation in 5 seconds adjustment is necessary 1 Insert a feeler gauge into fno roo siots on the clutch 2 Check gap through al three slots in the side of the clutch The gap shouid be set at 015 3 H gap is incorrect rotate nutsin or out to achieve the corre gap Seo Figure 5 11 NOTE Electric Clutch is shown removed from the machine Removal is nt necessary for adjustment 5 SEN FIGURE 5 11 56 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT Ifthe machine does not track straight when the Motion Control Levers are in the maximum forward speed Postion perform the folowing adjustment Rear tre pressure must be set to 12 PSI before making this adjustment 1 Loosen bolts that secure adjustment plates and side patos al the way forward Retighton bolts See Figure 5 12 2 Start machine and drive in smooth lat open area at maximum forward speed 3 W machine tracks to the right loosen bolts that secure he lef adjustment plata Move pate rearward to slow the left wheel Retighten 4 if machine tacks to the lef loosen bots that secure the right adjus
32. ition as old belt was removed Soo Figure 5 13 2 Reconnect deck ider tensioning rod as previously removed Rafar to Secton Belt Adjustment below for proper bett tension adjustment 3 Reinstall power unit footrest 573 BELT ADJUSTMENT To adjust belt tension loosen jam nut on deck idler tensioning rod then adjust inner nut in or out unt idler spring measures 2 516 See Figure 5 130 Tighten jam nt against inner nut afer adjustment is achieve FIGURE 513 FIGURE 5 13 Section 5 ADJUSTMENTS amp REPAIR 58 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS amp REPAIR Refer to tho engine owner s manual for engine adjust meris andlor repairs 59 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 53 1 BLADE WEAR LIMITS 1 inspect blade frequenty for signs of excessive wear or damage Replace blade when it reaches the wear imit Soe Figure 5 14 592 BLADE SHARPENING 1 Remove biade See Figure 5 15 2 Inspect condiion of blade Soo Figure 5 14 ia 3 If blade is in good conditon sharpen at 22 to 28 degrees DO NOT sharpen beyond original cutting edge See Figure 5 16 lt Check blade balance after sharpening If neces Score masne sary correct blade balance by grinding the heavy end of biade nu IMPORTANT Blade balancing shouid bo performed by a dealer 5 Reinstall biade See Figure 515 Torque blade FIGURE 515 mounting nuts to recommended range of 70 to 80 f de FIGURE 516 qu M FIGURE 514
33. machine before starting 2 Only mature responsible persons shall operate the machine and only aer prope instruction A PREPARATION Continued From Previous Page Data Indicates that operatore age 60 and above are Involved in a large percentage of mowervelated injuries These operators should evaluate thelr ally to operae the mower safely enough to protect themselves and cth from serious injury 4 Handle fuel with exta Fuels are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved fuel contain DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine run lng Add fuel outdoors only with engine stopped and Clean spilad fuel from machine DO NOT smoke Practice operation of machine with BLADES OFF to leam controls and develop skiis Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects such toys wire rocks limbs and other objects that could Cause injury if thrown by blade or interfere with mowing Check for overhead clearances before driving under any rea Immediately STOP blades STOP engine and STOP machine anyone enters the aroa Check shields detector switches Bade controls and other safety devices frequently for proper operation and locaton Make sure all safety decals aro clearly legible Replace if damaged 10 Protect yourself when mowing and wear safety glasses ong pants and subeant foctwe Know how to STOP blades and engine quickiy in prepara tion for emergencie
34. nd power unit See Figure 4 12 and 4 13 FIGURE 4 12 Remove wooden blocks fom underneath deck and rose deck from underneath power unt Reinetall dock in reverse order in which it was removed Torque hardware to 20 to 30 Ribs 47 HYDRAULIC FLUID FILTER IMPORTANT REFER TO SECTION HYDRAULIC SYS TEM PURGING BEFORE PERFORMING FILTER MAIN TENANCE The frst lor change is recommended at 200 hours tho frst change tho recommended interval is every 500 hours Replace with approved fiter Snapper PIN 1719168 Install folowing instructions provided wilh the fiter Add SAE 20W80 of to bring the level in the reservoir to 1 34 below top offer neck Run machine for several minutes and recheck fud level Add as needed Section 5 ADJUSTMENTS amp REPAIR A WARNING A Exercise EXTREME CAUTION when making this adjustment due to close proximity of moving parts 51 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS The motion control levers control the movement and stopping of he machine Move te control levers to he center or neutral postion to stop machine IMPORTANT Always retum both motion control levers with hand assistance to the neutral posi tion If machine does not come to a complete stop machine has movement when contro levers are moved to the neutral lock position adjustment must be made 1 Tum key to OFF poston 2 Move conto leves to the neutral lock posi Refer to Figur 37
35. ngine in amy uer from a contaminated container Always use clean fresh uel trom a clean container to guard against sludge and water Sonlaminaion e down in storage and Torms Gummy compounds which N biac carourotor pass s Never use ul more an a monins oia tank inen run th engine out S tue belore storing IAINTENANCE Aris also needed to Torri co Dirt de debris bund up to restrict and clog cooing Screens and fins at frequent intervals The engine blower housing and shrouds shouid Faure to keep externat Surfaces cleat not oniy presents re hazards but ausos overheating and E distorted valve guides ticking valves Soule scored cylinder walle overapeeaing power complete failure ot engine ppe An engine must also have proper lubrication All engines use some On cyclo engines CHECK OIL LEVEL BEFORE EACH START UP Wipe area clean around tne ol check plug opening to keep dirt rom fling into Tre engine when checking tne of Always heck wih the machine oh a leve surface O engines with dipstick keep ne level up to But not over the FULL mark When adding al of th flow down 008 fil false fll reading when the be low and result in engine PRIMARY MAINTENANCE On 2 engines lubrication must be On ie engines with an level plug provided by an exact mixture of gas
36. nking the engine does mol start release the kay Attempt starting again afer waiting for approximately 20 seconds T Afer engine starts move the choke control to the OFF or no choke poston Allow a brief warm up unta engine runs smooth Section 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 322 STOPPING ENGINE 1 Sop engine by tuming key to STOP postion Move engine speed tothe SLOW positon and tum key to STOP Seo Figure 35 FIGURE 3 6 WARNING A DO NOT operat blades in reverse STOP blades LOOK and SEE behind and down for children pet and hazards before and while backing 323 STARTING MOWER BLADI 1 Sia engine and set engine speed contr to the Rabbit FAST postion See Figure 355 2 Pul the Blade Switch up to the ON poston to engage tum ON the mower blades See Figure 324 STOPPING MOWER BLADE 3 Push Blade Switch down to OFF postion to dis engage or tum OFF the blades 2 Move engine speed control to tho Turtle SLOW positon Tum key to STOP postion A WARNING A Once blades are disengaged they should come complete stop in 5 seconds W blades continue to rotate afer 5 seconds the electio clutch should be checked Adjustment or replace ment of electi clutch may be necessary Return machine to an authorized Snapper dealer for replacement DO NOT CONTINUE to operate mower if blades fall to stop in 5 seconds 32 5 PARKING BRAKE 3 Engage parking brake
37. oline don be tooled inta thinking the engine has s Eurncient tubrieating ol it you can see lin the opening the level should always be Brought ug to tne point of overiowing at top of me i hole Change ol at regular Intervals using ually as Snappers ema eng formulated cycle engine oll Reter to engine owners manual lor oli detalis high STARTING CHECK LIST 1 engine on To tun tover eevee H i Keep in mind tat dirt is your engine s enemy Seth internally and exierat internally wll ruin an engine and externally Nil cause overheating resulting inerat Ny damages Damage caused by improper usr cation poor ar leaner service or overheating due diri cannot be covered under warranty only takes a few moments to service tho engine and equipment on a routine asia but tne rewards wil be quick starting re pensive engine that will provide long Salsfactory service win minimum maintenance ost The prestar checklist in tne next column and instructions In your Snapper Operators Manual are designated to you keep your Snapper top operating condion with SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Retailer Retailer s Phon
38. ove footrest See Figure 4 3 3 Removal of footrest alow access to mower dive bat Check the bat tension Hf bet is frayed sit sov or bol strands exposed replace balt before oper ating mower Rafar to 3 000 MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 4 3 43 AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 434 ENGINE 1 Engine Ol Change engine Refer to Section CHANGE ENGINE OIL Refer to engine owners manual for specications 2 Air Fiter Refer to engine owner s manual for service instruo tons 422 MOWER COMPONENTS 3 Mower Drive Belt Check belt tension Replace belt as needed Refer to Section MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT 2 Mower Blade Check lade for sharpness wear damage and torque fort Socton MOWER BLADE REPLACE MENT 3 Mower Deck Leveiness Check mower deck for proper leveness Adjust required Refer Section MOWER DECK ADJUST MENT LEVELNESS 16 lt Clean Mower Deck Remove key from ignition switch b Remove sparkplug wires and secure away from spark Raise mower deck to is highest seting it may be necessary to raise mower deck higher using a hydraulic oor jack Secure machine with safety s Clean underside of mower deck removing all accu mulation of grass clippings and debris Clean top of deck removing all grass clippings and pes 5 Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication Rais mower dock to Bs
39. s 12 Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine Into a trailer or tuck 13 Check grass catcher components frequently for signs of wear or deterioration and replace as needed to prevent injury from thrown objects going through weak or worn spots SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive 1 Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Use an approved fuel container DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine run lng Allow the engine to before refueling DO NOT refuel the machine indoors DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open fame spark or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances DO NOT fl containers Inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a last net Aways laco the contain ers on the ground away from the vehicle before filing on IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE Continued From Previous Column Remove gas powered equipment from the vehicle or trail er and refuel the ground N this not possible then refuel equipment using a portable container rather than a gasoline dispenser nozzle 8 DO NOT start gas powered equipment in enclosed vehi sorters 39 Keep the nozze in contact with the rim of
40. t wheel dre hydro pump These levers control the Srocion of motion Forward amp Reverse and the speed of motion Move both levers foward to propel the machine forward Move both levers rearward to propel the machine in reverse Tho speed of motion is continuously variable neutral zero o the maximum Moving tho levers far hor from the neutral postion wil cause the speed of motion to increase To tum move the lover on the side to which you want to tum rearward of th other lever Move lovers slowly and carey DO NOT make sudden changes im speed or drecion Aways slow machine mation before tuming To stop the mation of the machine rng both motion control levers to the neutral positon Engage parking brake 34 1 DRIVING MACHINE 1 Fasten seat belt and adjust snug 2 Start engine Release parking brake 3 Drop control levers down from neutral lock postions See Figure 3 12 4 Move motion control levers and with caution desired direction See Figure 3 12 FORWARD Move both control levers forward REVERSE Move both control levers rearward LEFT TURN Move lef control rearward or move right contol ever forward RIGHT TURN Move left control forward or move right control lever rearward ZERO RADIUS TURN Move one control lever for Ward and move the other control lever rearward simul taneously E t t FIGURE 312 WARNING A Zero turning the machine at an
41. the end of the drain 2 Rotate counter clockwise and pull out to open the drain plug See Figure 4 1 FIGURE 41 3 Afer all the has drained close the dram by pushing in and rotating clockwise to close Wipe up any ol that may have spiled Dispose of drained of Properly Soo Figura 4 1 4 Fil engine crankcase with now Refer to your engine owner s manual for specications Change engine itr at every ol change Refer to your engine owner s manual for service instructions 422 CHECK MOWER BLADE 1 Stop Engine Remove key Disconnect spark plug vires and secure away trom spark 2 Engage parking brake 3 Use a hydrauli floor jack or hoist to raise machine high enough to gain access to the underside of deck Secure machine wth safety blocks A WARNING A Wear heavy leather gloves when handing or working around cutting blades Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage Refer to Section l MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT for proper biade inspection and service procedures 4 Check torque of lade mounting bots As neces torque to 70 to 80 fL be Seo Figure 42 5 Check blade for sharpness wear and damage Refer to Section BLADE WEAR LIMITS 6 Check blade for straightness FIGURE 42 Section 4 MAINTENANCE 423 CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 1 Lower deck to lowest setting 2 Rem
42. tion 5 ADJUSTMENTS amp REPAIR 5104 BATTERY TESTING 1 Remove bation Refer to Section BATTERY REMOVAL 2 Using a voltmeter check tho bates state of charge by comparing the volimeter reading with the hart below Remember o hook the postive red Jead of the voltmeter to the battery s postive terminal and the negative lead to the negative terminal Battery Condition Chart State of Charge Digital Vokneter Charged wiSufai Stop 00 charged 32S Charged 324 Tox Charged S Charged mo Charged less than 5105 NEW BATTERY PREPARATION 1 Remove battery fom carton 2 Place batery in a well ventilated area on level non concrete surface 3 Check dato on battery label Soo Figure 5 17 If battery is placed into sevice ater the dato shown charge battery Refer to section BATTERY CHARG ING 4 Afer charging f required side battery partaly into battery housing 5 Connect postive cable red frst from wiring hamess tothe positivo terminal on battery using boltand nut provided in hardware bag Connect nega cable black last to negative terminal J on battery using bolt and nut Apply a small amount of grease over terminais to prevent corrosion Instal battery retainer and postive terminal cover a WARNING A DO Nor attempt to service or charge the battery while t install Inthe machine DO NOT use BOOST chargers on t
43. tment plate Move plato rearward to slow the right wheel down Retighten bolts See Figure 5 12 5 Drive machine again Repeat adjustment as neces unti machine tracks straight Section 5 ADJUSTMENTS amp REPAIR eut irs anon EM FIGURE 5 12 S6aMOTION LEVER HANDLEBAR ALIGNMENT Handlebars of both lef and right Motion Control Levers should bo aligned when lovers are dropped the neutral lock positions See Figure 5 123 If bars are nt aligned Loosen bots that secure handlebar adjustment brackets lo lever Blocks and adjust handlebars unti aligned See Figure 5 12 bots ater aign mentis achieved 2 Noto tat handlebars aro adjustable and can be raised or lowered to provide optimum operator com fort Simply remove hardware securing handlebars to adjustment brackets raise or lower bars and replace hardware FIGURE 5 122 57 MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT Inspect mower drive Replace belt f shows signs of excessive wear damage andlor is broken 57 BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove power unit footrest 2 Remove jam nut inner nut washers and spring from front treads of deck ier tensioning rod See Figure 5 13a Sip rod out of deck bracket and swivel dock dor pulley back 3 Remove old mower drive belt Nota the belt routing Soo Figure 5 13 572 BELT REPLACEMENT 1 Route new belt around blade pulleys idler pulley and clutch pully in the same pos
44. ug weak orden Feria a eT Stopes seat Aner Ruming Chote conor in ta CHOKE ce cnt O OFF Fl eng i wy feo proper veo sw isa Ee cm op setnpropery Senes spa Fi a pT se Freee ya Tran en a Tasos Pow Beatle aad sn anga esses diy recs Ts f lw engine proper ev Engins cooing the amp Sr pisi am Esser E Seni spa pug Winer deris or saiz ur fo eser Drai and can sym mm Backes Get conto SLOW and alow engine To a Damaged or ben ower Bade Genie mone iade biade _ Serie and ien oss Wormordamaged components a bale an poy cr missing st It recipe Reps ashen proper ra Trouble Shooting Continued on Next Page E TROUBLESHOOTING PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Move Moon Coni 1o desired speed pean yt Pumps i Io seting Low wanamsion aive Bing hy Si propere Parking Brake engaged Move parting brake lo disengaged postion recon dive be requires Replace vacton ve bel emm Blade engagement swish inthe OFF postion Move tace he ON pon Mower
45. wly and allow exta distance to stop MAINTENANCE 4 DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside where fumes may each an open fame spark or po light such in water hatar fumace clothes dryer or other gas Appliance low engine to cool before storing machine h an enclosure Store fuel container out ot the reach of chl renin a wel ventilated unoccupied building Keep engine fee of grass leaves or excess grease to reduce fro hazard and engine overheating A WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A MAINTENANCE Continued From Previous Column 4 D 2 a When draining ful tank drm fuel to an approved cor ane outdoors and away open fame Cheek brakes eque adjust repr or replace as Keep all bole nuts and screws property ight Check that cotter pins are in proper poston provide adequate ventilation when running Engine Exhaust gases contain carbon an Seles and deadly polson Disconnect negate lack cable trom Batley before performing maintenance or service Cranking engine ould cause injure DO NOT work under machine without safety blocks Service engine and make adjustments when engine is stopped Remove spark plag wires rom spark plugs secure wif away rom pat pua DO NOT chang engine governor speed sting or over speed engine Tice machine at intervals peed in manual to pre Yent controls rom binding Mower blades are sharp
46. y speed can result in operator disorientation or In operator being thrown from the machine Exercise extreme cau when executing a zero turn Section 3 OPERATING INSTRU 342 STOPPING MACHINE 1 Return mation control levers to the neutral postion E the neutral lock postion PORTANT Operator must uso hand assistance to rng both motion conto levers to the neutral postion the neutral lock postion a moms 2 Engage parking brake Push Blade Switch down to the OFF positon to disengage or tum OFF the blades 4 Stop engine Move engine speed control to turtle SLOW postion Tum key to stop postin WARNING D0 NOT park the machine on slopes DO NOT leave machine with engine running Stop engine Stop blades Engage parking brake Remove key 3 5 FOLDING THE ROLL BAR PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE Tho bar protective structure should bo folded ONLY when absolutly necessary Le when there is ow overhead clearance NEVER remove any part of structure To fd 1 Shut of engine and remove key 2 Loosen star knobs and remove locking pins See Figure 3 14 3 Fold roll bar down against backs of side bars 4 Tighten star knobs and replace pins to prevent loss CX FIGURE 3 14 E ICTIONS 5 Raise and lock rol bar as soon as clearance per mis IMPORTANT DO NOT use seat bet when roll bar is WARNING There is no rollover protection when
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