Snapper ZF2501KH, ZF5201M, ZF6101M - Manuals

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................ 2-4TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................5SECTION 1 – FAMILIARIZATION .............................................................6SECTION 2 – S...

6 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of theSNAPPER OUT FRONT Z-RIDER. Its purpose, asidefrom recommending standard operating procedures androutine service requirements, is to promote SAFETYthrough the use of accepted operating pra...

7 Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS ENGINE SPEED AND CHOKE CONTROLS RABBIT“FAST” TURTLE“SLOW” CHOKE “ON” CHOKE “OFF”

10 Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the servicerequired before each start-up. 3.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed to bring pressure in drive tires to: 12 psi (Turf TypeTires), 5 psi (All Terrain Type Tires) and 25 psi i...

12 Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.2. STOPPING ENGINE3.2.1. ENGINE 1. Stop engine by turning key to the “OFF” position. Move engine speed control to turtle“SLOW ” position and key to “STOP”position. See Figure 3.6. WARNING DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOPblades. STOP engine. Set b...

14 Section 4 – MAINTENANCE 4.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the SNAPPER Out Front Z-Rider, use genuine SNAPPER replacement partsonly. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts andservice assistance. For the correct part orinformation for a particular SNAPPER Out Front Z-Rider, always mention...

16 Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION 1. Front & Rear Wheel Bearings Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithiumgrease or equivalent, from a grease gun.See Figure 4.5. FIGURE 4.5 2. Transaxle Check the level of fluid in both of the fluidreservoirs. Wipe away all dirt and deb...

18 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR DANGER Exercise EXTREME CAUTION when making thisadjustment, due to close proximity of moving parts. 5.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS The joystick controls the movement and stopping ofthe machine. Move the joystick to the center orneutral position to stop machi...

22 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.7.4. BATTERY TESTING There are two types of battery tests:Unloaded and Loaded. The unloaded test isthe procedure that will be discussed. It’s thesimplest and most commonly used. Anunloaded test is made on a battery withoutdischarging current. To perform unlo...

24 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Starter Will Not Crank 1. Battery dead. 1. Service battery. Engine 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...

26 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 10 X Initial Oil Change Page 14 X Periodic Oil Change Page 14-15 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual X** S...

27 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's use, SNAPPER , through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be def...

32 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for OUT FRONT Z-RIDERZERO TURNINGHYDRO DRIVESERIES 1 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on thedate manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions infor...