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 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
3 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 fuel outdoors only with engine stopped and cool. C...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................ 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................. 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .............................................................. 5 SECTION...
Page 5 - Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION
5 DECK LIFT LEVER WITH RELEASE BUTTON OPERATOR’S SEAT FUEL TANK BLADE ENGAGEMENT SWITCH KEY SWITCH PARKING BRAKE LEVER DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (INSIDE LEVER) CHOKE CONTROL (OUTSIDE LEVER) MOTION CONTROL LEVERS AUXILIARY FUEL TANK Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTI...
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 hydrostatic wheel drive transmissions. Each transmission is controlled by a separate motion control lever. The left lever controls the left wheel drive transmission and...
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 this adjustment, due to close proximity of moving parts. 4.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS The motion control levers control the movement and stopping of the machine. Move the motion control levers to the center or ne...
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 M...
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 defe...
Page 25 - PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
Page 29 - NOTES
Page 32 - Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for; POWER UNIT MODELS
32 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for MID MOUNT Z-RIDER ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 0 POWER UNIT MODELS ZMT2500KH MOWER UNIT MODELS ZM5200M ZM6100M IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. ...