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 thatcan cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in seriousinjury or death to the operator or other persons. The ...
Page 3 - PREPARATION
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION (Continued From Previous Page)5. Practice operation of machine with BLADES OFF to learn controls and develop skills. 6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs andother objects that could cause injury if thrownby ...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 1 – FAMILIARIZATION ............................................................. 5 SECTION 2 - OPERAT...
Page 5 - Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION
5 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of theSNAPPER MID MOUNT Z-RIDER. Its purpose, asidefrom recommending standard operating procedures androutine service requirements, is to promote SAFETYthrough the use of accepted operating pra...
Page 6 - Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
6 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 psi in drive tires. Pressure in front deck caster wheels should be 25 psi. 2.1.2....
Page 7 - WARNING
7 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & STOPPING – ENGINE, BLADES, PARKING BRAKE This machine is equipped with dual hydrostaticwheel drive transmissions. Each transmission iscontrolled by a single motion control lever orjoystick. This single control lever (joystick) controlsthe direc...
Page 10 - Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
10 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 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 - DANGER
15 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR DANGER Exercise EXTREME CAUTION when making thisadjustment, due to close proximity of moving parts. 4.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS The joystick controls the movement and stopping ofthe machine. Move the joystick to the center orneutral position to stop machi...
Page 20 - Battery Condition Chart
20 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Battery Condition Chart State of Charge Syringe Hydrometer Digital Voltmeter Five Ball Hydrometer 100% Charged w/ Sulfate Stop 1.280 12.80v Five Balls Floating 100% Charged 1.265 12.60v Four Balls Floating 75% Charged 1.210 12.40v Three Balls Floating 50% Char...
Page 21 - TROUBLESHOOTING
21 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...
Page 23 - MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS
23 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 6 X Initial Oil Change Page 10 X Periodic Oil Change Page 11 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual& Page 11. X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Ma...
Page 24 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
24 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...
Page 25 - PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
Page 29 - NOTES
Page 32 - Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
32 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for MID MOUNT 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...