Snapper HZT21481BV - Manuals

Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN

2 ! ! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that cancause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injuryor death to the operator or other persons. ...

Page 3 - PREPARATION

3 ! ! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION (Continued From Previous Page) 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. ImmediatelySTOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyoneenters the area. 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls andother safety devices frequently for pro...

Page 4 - TOWING; WARNING

4 ! ! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TOWING 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed fortowing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at thehitch point. 2. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weightlimits 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 6 - Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION

6 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in this manualare provided for reference only and maydiffer from your specific model. Contactyour Snapper dealer if you have questions. FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operators of theSNAPPER MID ...

Page 7 - Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS

7 Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER ! ROTATING PARTS KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS WARNING ! GUARD OR GRASS CATCHER MUST BE INSTALLED PARKING BRAKE LEVER OPERATION MOTION CONTROL LEVER OPERATION WEAR HEARING PROTECTION WARNING ! AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

Page 12 - Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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 footassist pedal located to the right front side of thefootrest. Always use this assist pedal to raise or lowerthe deck to the desir...

Page 14 - Section 4 - MAINTENANCE

14 Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the SNAPPER mower, use gen-uine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact alocal SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assis-tance. For the correct part or information for a particu-lar SNAPPER mower, always mention the model andseria...

Page 26 - Battery Condition Chart

26 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.10.4. BATTERY TESTING1. Remove battery. Refer to Section "BATTERY REMOVAL". 2. Using a voltmeter, check the battery's state of charge by comparing the voltmeter reading with thechart below. (Remember to hook the positive (red)lead of the voltmeter to...

Page 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING

28 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Starter Will Not Crank Engine 1. Battery dead. 1. Service battery. 2. Blown fuse. 2. Replace fuse. 3. Electrical connections loose or corroded. 3. Clean and check connections for good contact. 4. Defective ignition switch. 4. Contact author...

Page 32 - PRIMARY MAINTENANCE

Page 36 - SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM; IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS; (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase)

36 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 37 - NOTES