Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
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 ...
Page 3 - PREPARATION
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION (Continued From Previous Page) 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyone enters the area. 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and other safety devices frequently for prop...
Page 4 - TOWING; WARNING
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TOWING 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at the hitch point. 2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. 3. DO NOT allow children or others ...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................ 2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ..........................
Page 6 - Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION; IMPORTANT
6 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operators of the SNAPPER MID MOUNT ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE. Its purpose, aside from recommending standard operating procedures and routine service requirements, is to promote SAFETY through the use of ac...
Page 7 - Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS
7 Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER ! ROTATING PARTS KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS MOTION CONTROL LEVER OPERATION PARKING BRAKE LEVER OPERATION WARNING ! AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WEAR HEARING PROTECTION WARNING ! GUARD OR GRASS CATCHER MUST BE INSTALLED
Page 9 - Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
9 WARNING DO NOT allow operation of the machine by untrained personnel. 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 to 12 psi in driv...
Page 12 - FORWARD
12 Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Adjust cutting height, as desired, to any position, using deck lift lever. IMPORTANT: There is a foot assist pedal located to the right front side of the footrest. Always use this assist pedal to raise or lower the deck to the de...
Page 13 - SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS; ENGINE MUST NOT START IF:
13 Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE 1. Return motion control levers to the neutral position & the neutral lock position. IMPORTANT: Operator must use hand assistance to bring both motion control levers to the neutral position & the neutral lock position. FIGURE 3.13...
Page 14 - Section 4 - MAINTENANCE
14 Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.1 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...
Page 15 - AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS
15 Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 1. Lower deck to lowest setting. 2. Remove footrest. See Figure 4.3. 3. Removal of footrest will allow access to mower drive belt. 4. Check the belt tension. If belt is frayed, slit, severed or belt strands exposed, replace belt before operati...
Page 16 - Other Lubrication Points
16 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 Figure 4.5. FIGURE 4.5 2. Hydro Pumps Check the level of the fluid in the fluid reservoir. Wipe away all dirt and debris from ar...
Page 19 - DANGER
19 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR DANGER Exercise EXTREME CAUTION when making this adjustment, due to close proximity of moving parts. 5.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS The motion control levers control the movement and stopping of the machine. Move the control levers to the center or neutral p...
Page 21 - PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
21 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO 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 and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient ...
Page 22 - BRAKE/ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
22 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO 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 and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient ...
Page 23 - ADJUSTMENT
23 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR FIGURE 5.12 5.6a MOTION LEVER HANDLEBAR ALIGNMENT Handlebars of both left and right Motion Control Levers should be aligned when levers are dropped from their neutral lock positions. See Figure 5.12a. If bars are not aligned: 1. Loosen bolts that secure handle...
Page 25 - Cables must be connected to battery
25 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 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 m...
Page 26 - Battery Condition Chart; State of Charge
26 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.10.4. BATTERY TESTING 1. Remove battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY REMOVAL”. 2. Using a voltmeter, check the battery’s state of charge by comparing the voltmeter reading with the chart below. (Remember to hook the positive (red) lead of the voltmeter to the ...
Page 27 - IMPORTANT: WHEN REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC
27 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.11 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, PURGING After replacing or repairing hydraulic system 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 repai...
Page 29 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM
29 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Machine Will Not Move 1. Motion Control Levers in the neutral “N” position. 1. Move Motion Controls to desired speed Loss Of Traction 2. Hydro. Pumps in roll release setting. 2. Tighten relief valves. 3. Low transmission hydraulic oil level...
Page 30 - MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS
30 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. NUMBER EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 9 X Initial Oil Change Page 14 X Periodic Oil Change Page 15 X* Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual X Fuel Filter Replac...
Page 33 - PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
Page 37 - SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM; IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS; (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase)
37 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase) Model Number __________________________________________________________ Serial Number ________________________________________________________...
Page 38 - NOTES