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Snapper CZT19481KWV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Commercial mid-mount zero turning hydro drive series 1
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MODEL DESIGNATION
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE
ENGINE HP *
C - Commercial Mid Mount
ZT - Zero Turning Hydro Drive
Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your machine, read this manual carefully and pay
Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your machine, read this manual carefully and pay
particular attention to the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on Pages 2 - 4. Remember that all power equip-
particular attention to the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on Pages 2 - 4. Remember that all power equip-
ment can be dangerous if used improperly. Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance
ment can be dangerous if used improperly. Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance
with the operating instructions and common sense!
with the operating instructions and common sense!
NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
* Actual sustained equipment horsepower will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors.
COPYRIGHT © 2005
SNAPPER - A DIVISION OF SIMPLICITY MFG., INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
C
ZT
19 - Engine Horsepower
ZERO TURNING
19
48
1
48 - 48" Mower Width
1 - Series Designation
COMMERCIAL
MID-MOUNT
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 1
MODELS
CZT19481KWV
KWV
SERIES DESIGNATION
MOWER DECK SIZE
KW - Kawasaki Engine
V - Over Head Valve
MANUAL No. 7100237 (I.R. 7/14/2005)
ENGINE TYPE

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  • Page 1 ZT - Zero Turning Hydro Drive Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your machine, read this manual carefully and pay Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your machine, read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS"...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    If you have any questions pertaining to your machine which your dealer can- not answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER Products Inc., McDonough, Georgia 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967).
  • Page 3 14. Move joystick (if equipped) SLOWLY to maintain control during speed and directional changes. 15. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit loads to those you can safely control and attach loads to hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER attachment instruc- tions.
  • Page 4 2. Keep engine free of grass, leaves or excess grease to reduce fire hazard and engine overheating. Grass Catcher bags used on SNAPPER products are made of woven fabric, and are subject to deterioration and wear during nor- mal usage. Check condition of bags before each use. Immediately replace worn or damaged catcher bags with only bags recom- mended by SNAPPER.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS .

  • Page 6: Section 1 - Familiarization

    All SAFETY messages on the unit and its attachments before operating. SNAPPER recommends returning the unit to an authorized SNAPPER dealer annu- ally for inspection and addition of any new devices which might upgrade the safety of the mower.

  • Page 7: Section 2 -Safety Messages And Symbols

    Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER ! ROTATING PARTS KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS MOTION CONTROL LEVER OPERATION WEAR HEARING PROTECTION PARKING BRAKE LEVER OPERATION WARNING ! AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH...
  • Page 8 Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS CONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATION DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA FUEL TANK SELECT START STOP FUEL GAUGE (2) IGNITION SWITCH...
  • Page 9 Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS ROLL BAR PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE DECALS...

  • Page 10: Section 3 - Operating Instructions

    Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 caster wheels should be 25 psi.

  • Page 11: Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Parking Brake

    Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ROLL RELEASE: To roll the machine without the engine running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps must be released. There is a hydraulic pressure relief valve on the upper side of each pump that is used to release the pressure.

  • Page 12: Starting & Stopping Mower Blades

    5 seconds, the electric clutch should be checked. Adjustment or replace- ment of electric clutch may be necessary. Return the machine to an authorized Snapper dealer for replacement. DO NOT CONTINUE to operate mower if blades fail to stop in 5 seconds.

  • Page 13: Cutting Height Adjustment

    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 desired cutting height.

  • Page 14: Folding The Roll Bar

    LOCK ing interlock system checks before each use. Contact your POSITION authorized Snapper dealer if you have questions. DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock or safety device is not in place and functioning properly. DO NOT attempt to defeat, modify or remove any safety device.

  • Page 15: Section 4 - Maintenance Instructions

    Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the SNAPPER mower, use gen- uine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assis- tance. For the correct part or information for a particu- lar SNAPPER mower, always mention the model and serial number.

  • Page 16: Check Mower Drive Belt

    Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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, sev- ered or belt strands exposed, replace belt before oper- ating mower.

  • Page 17: Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication

    Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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. LUBRICATE BEARINGS FIGURE 4.5 2. Hydro Pumps Check the level of the fluid in the fluid reservoir.

  • Page 18: Fuel Filter Replacement

    Section 4 - MAINTENANCE Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before performing service or maintenance. DO NOT smoke near fuel components when performing service or maintenance. DO NOT perform service and mainte- nance near an open flame.

  • Page 19: Hydraulic Fluid Filters

    After the first change, the recommended interval is every 500 hours. Replace with approved filter only (Snapper P/N 1719168). Install following instructions provided with the filter. Add SAE 20W50 oil to bring the level in the reservoir to 1-½" below top of filler neck.

  • Page 20: Section 5 - Adjustments And Repair

    Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING 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 position to stop machine.

  • Page 21: Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness)

    Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS (Continued From Previous Page) 12. With motion control levers remaining in the neutral lock position, See Figure 3.7, hold connecting rod up to the activation assembly and check length of rod. Tie rod end bolt must align with the activation assembly.

  • Page 22: Parking Brake Adjustment

    5.3 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT The parking brake can be adjusted to increase brake tension. (NOTE: If adjustment does not result in prop- er braking action, contact your authorized SNAPPER dealer for corrective action.) 1. Engage parking brake and measure height of left and right brake springs.

  • Page 23: Traction Belt Tension & Replacement

    Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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.

  • Page 24: Mower Drive Belt Removal, Replacement & Adjustment

    Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOOSEN BOLTS, SLIDE PLATE TO MAKE MACHINE TRACK STRAIGHT TRACKING ADJUSTMENT PLATE RIGHT SIDE LOOSEN BOLTS, ALIGN MOTION CONTROL HANDLEBARS AS IN LEVER BLOCK FIGURE 5.12a FIGURE 5.12 5.6aMOTION LEVER HANDLEBAR ALIGNMENT Handlebars of both left and right Motion Control Levers should be aligned when levers are dropped from their neutral lock positions.

  • Page 25: Engine Adjustments & Repair

    Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5.8 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Refer to the engine owner's manual for engine adjust- ments and/or repairs. 5.9 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 5.9.1. BLADE WEAR LIMITS 1. Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage.

  • Page 26: Battery Removal

    Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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.

  • Page 27: Battery Testing

    Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 battery's positive terminal, and the negative lead to the negative terminal.) Battery Condition Chart...

  • Page 28: Hydraulic System, Purging

    Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5.11 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, PURGING After replacing or repairing hydraulic system compo- nents, one or both of the wheel drives may not pull properly. This is likely to be caused by air entrapped in the system.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    1. Service battery. 2. Replace fuse. 3. Clean and check connections for good contact. 4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. 1. Move blade engagement switch to "OFF". 2. Set park brake and Operator in Operator Seat. 3. Place Motion Controls in Neutral Lock Position.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    5. Replace traction drive belt. 1. Move blade switch to the "ON" position. 2. Adjust or replace mower belt. 3. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. 1. Bring to proper pressure. 2. Adjust cutting height. 3. Move throttle control to "FAST" position.

  • Page 31: Service Schedule

    SERVICE SCHEDULE Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED Engine Oil Check Oil Level Initial Oil Change Periodic Oil Change Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Spark Plug Replace Fuel Filter Replace Engine Cooling Clean Shroud & Fins System Battery Charge Battery Testing Battery Tires...

  • Page 32: Warranty

    For ninety (90) days from purchase date for the original purchaser's rental use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon exami- nation by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both All transportation costs incurred by the purchaser in submitting material to an authorized SNAPPER dealer for replace- ment under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser.

  • Page 33: Primary Maintenance

    PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...
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  • Page 37: Product Registration Form

    Date of Purchase_______________________________________________________ Retailer ______________________________________________________________ Retailer's Phone Number _______________________________________________ It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure war- ranty coverage. Please mail your product registration card to: Snapper at P.O. Box 1379, McDonough, Georgia 30253.
  • Page 38 NOTES...
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  • Page 40 HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 1 Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date 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 information and critical safety manufactured.

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