Snapper HZT21480BV, CZT19480KWV - Manual

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

6 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operators of the SNAPPER MID MOUNT ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE. Its purpose, aside from recommending standard operating procedures and routine service requirements, is to promote SAFETY through the use of ac...

7 Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER ! ROTATING PARTS KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS MOTION CONTROL LEVER OPERATION PARKING BRAKE LEVER OPERATION WARNING ! AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WEAR HEARING PROTECTION WARNING ! GUARD OR GRASS CATCHER MUST BE INSTALLED

9 WARNING DO NOT allow operation of the machine by untrained personnel. 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 driv...

12 Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Adjust cutting height, as desired, to any position, using deck lift lever. IMPORTANT: There is a foot assist pedal located to the right front side of the footrest. Always use this assist pedal to raise or lower the deck to the de...

13 Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE 1. Return motion control levers to the neutral position & the neutral lock position. IMPORTANT: Operator must use hand assistance to bring both motion control levers to the neutral position & the neutral lock position. FIGURE 3.13...

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...

15 Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 1. Lower deck to lowest setting. 2. Remove footrest. See Figure 4.3. 3. Removal of footrest will allow access to mower drive belt. 4. Check the belt tension. If belt is frayed, slit, severed or belt strands exposed, replace belt before operati...

16 Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION 1. Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 4.5. FIGURE 4.5 2. Hydro Pumps Check the level of the fluid in the fluid reservoir. Wipe away all dirt and debris from ar...

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 motion control levers control the movement and stopping of the machine. Move the control levers to the center or neutral p...

21 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient ...

22 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient ...

23 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR FIGURE 5.12 5.6a MOTION LEVER HANDLEBAR ALIGNMENT Handlebars of both left and right Motion Control Levers should be aligned when levers are dropped from their neutral lock positions. See Figure 5.12a. If bars are not aligned: 1. Loosen bolts that secure handle...

25 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover located on battery harness. This prevents metal from touching the positive terminal, which could cause sparks. Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position. RED (Positive) cable m...

26 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.10.4. BATTERY TESTING 1. Remove battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY REMOVAL”. 2. Using a voltmeter, check the battery’s state of charge by comparing the voltmeter reading with the chart below. (Remember to hook the positive (red) lead of the voltmeter to the ...

27 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.11 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, PURGING After replacing or repairing hydraulic system components, one or both of the wheel drives may not pull properly. This is likely to be caused by air entrapped in the system. If you experience a pulling issue after completing repai...

29 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Machine Will Not Move 1. Motion Control Levers in the neutral “N” position. 1. Move Motion Controls to desired speed Loss Of Traction 2. Hydro. Pumps in roll release setting. 2. Tighten relief valves. 3. Low transmission hydraulic oil level...

30 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. NUMBER EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 9 X Initial Oil Change Page 14 X Periodic Oil Change Page 15 X* Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual X Fuel Filter Replac...

37 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase) Model Number __________________________________________________________ Serial Number ________________________________________________________...