Snapper ZT20501BV - Manual

5 Safety Decals SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro-vide you with the safety and reliability you would expectfrom an industry leader in outdoor power equipmentmanufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructionsit contains will provide you with the ne...

6 Features & Controls Ground Speed Levers These levers control the ground speed of the rider. Theleft lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the rightcontrols the right rear drive wheel. Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speedof the associated wheel, and pulling back on a leveri...

8 Operation GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY Before first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate thistractor and mower. • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • Drive in an open area without mowing to ...

9 WARNING If you do not understand how a specific controlfunctions, or have not yet thoroughly read theFEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now.Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor withoutfirst becoming familiar with the location andfunction of ALL controls. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. While sitting i...

10 ZERO TURNDRIVING PRACTICE The lever controls of the zero turn rider are responsive,and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of therider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will takesome practice. Spending some time going through the maneuversshown and becoming familiar with how t...

11 ADVANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Row ZeroTurn Your zero turn rider’s unique ability to turn inplace allows you to turn around at the end ofa cutting row rather than having to stop and Y-turn before starting a new row. For example, to execute a right end-of rowzero turn: 1. Slow down at the en...

12 Operation ATTACHING A TRAILER The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be lessthan 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with an appropri-ately sized clevis pin (A, Figure 9) and clip (B). Excessive towed loads can cause loss of traction andloss of control on slopes. Reduce towed weight whenoper...

13 Operation MOWER REMOVAL ANDINSTALLATION NOTE: Perform mower installation and removal on a hardflat surface such as a concrete floor. Removal 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the ignition, remove the key, and wait for all mov-ing parts to stop. 2. Remove the cutting height ...

14 Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record ofyour operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded bythe hour me...

15 Regular Maintenance Oil: • control handle pivots • discharge chute hinge Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled wherecontact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease offbelts and pulleys. Remember to wipe fittings and sur-faces clean both before and after lubrication. LUBRICATION ...

16 Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES Service Interval: Every 10 Hours or As Required 1. Remove mower deck (see “Mower Deck Removal”). 2. See Figure 14. To remove blade for sharpening, use a block of wood to prevent blade rotation while loos-ening the capscrew. 3. Remove the capscrew (D,...

18 Regular Maintenance 4. Reinstall the reservoir cap, move the locking tab between two notches, and tighten the locking cap-screw. TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER CHANGE Change Interval: Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number: 1719168 1. Locate the transmission oil filter (C, Figure 19) at the rear of the batt...

19 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TROUBLESHOOTING While normal care and regular maintenance will extendthe life of your equipment, prolonged or constant usemay eventually require that service be performed to allowit to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists t...

20 Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release valve(s) 1. Turn valve(s) clockwise to close. not drive. in “open” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3. See problem and cause below. 4. Brake is no...

21 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service SEAT ADJUSTMENT The seat and ground speed control levers should beadjusted so that operator’s elbows are supported by thearm rests when his/her hands are on the controls, andthe ground speed control levers can be moved throughtheir full range of motion ...

22 2" (5 cm) 3/16" (5 mm) Figure 24. Parking Brake AdjustmentA. Brake SpringB. Set CollarC. Locknut PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Brake Adjustment 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the front wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage theparking brake. 2. Elevate the rear end of the un...

23 WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments onlywith engine stopped, key removed and rider onlevel ground. B A C A B B B Figure 25. PTO Clutch AdjustmentA. Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown)B. Adjustment Nut Figure 26. Adjust PTO ClutchA. WindowB. Adjustment NutC. .016”-.018” (0,40-0,...

24 MOWER DECK LEVELING Perform these adjustments on a flat level surface. SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING 1. With the mower installed, place the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turnthe front wheels so they are straight. 2. Check for bent blades and replace if necessary. 3. Place the...

25 HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE BELTREPLACEMENT 1. Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the park-ing brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignitionkey. 2. Remove the PTO drive belt (see MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT for removal instructions). 3. Loosen ...

26 MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT 1. Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the park-ing brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignitionkey. 2. Raise the mower deck to transport position. Pull the lever (A, Figure 33) towards the rear of the machine...

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for McDonough, GA 30253 USA IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on thedate manufactured. The label on those engines contain very important emissions information and criticalsafety war...