Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
3 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. Th...
Page 3 - PREPARATION
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION (Continued From Previous Page) 4. Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved fuel container. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine running. Add or drain fuel outdoors only with engine stopped an...
Page 4 - MAINTENANCE; WARNING
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE (Continued From Previous Page) 7. Disconnect battery before performing maintenance or service. Cranking engine could cause injury. Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery first and positive (red) cable last. Reconnect positive first and negative las...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
6 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .........................
Page 6 - Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION
7 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...
Page 7 - Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS
8 Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS ENGINE CONTROLS ENGINE SPEED CHOKE “OFF” CHOKE CHOKE “ON” TURTLE “SLOW” RABBIT “FAST”
Page 9 - Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
10 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 drive tires. Pressure in front deck caster wheels should be 25 psi. 3.1.2...
Page 13 - 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 18 - 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 joystick controls the movement and stopping of the machine. Move the joystick to the center or neutral position to stop ma...
Page 23 - Battery Condition Chart
24 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...
Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING
26 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 27 - MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS
28 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 Ma...
Page 28 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
29 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...
Page 29 - PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
Page 33 - SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM; IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS; (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase); Eastern Standard Time
34 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 34 - NOTES
Page 36 - Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
37 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...