Snapper ZM5201M, ZM5201M, ZM6101M - Manuals

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

6 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the SNAPPER MID MOUNT Z-RIDER. Its purpose, aside from recommending standard operating procedures and routine service requirements, is to promote SAFETY through the use of accepted operating...

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

9 Section 3 - 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....

10 Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & STOPPING – ENGINE, BLADES, PARKING BRAKE This machine is equipped with dual hydrostatic wheel drive transmissions. Each transmission is controlled by a single motion control lever or joystick. This single control lever (joystick) controls the ...

13 Section 4 - 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...

18 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR DANGER Exercise EXTREME CAUTION when making this adjustment, due to close proximity of moving parts. 4.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS The joystick controls the movement and stopping of the machine. Move the joystick to the center or neutral position to stop ma...

23 Section 5 - 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...

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 9 X Initial Oil Change Page 13 X Periodic Oil Change Page 13 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual & Page 14. X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine M...

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 defe...

35 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for MID MOUNT Z-RIDER ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 1 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions i...