Section 2 - Operating Instructions; Pre-Start Checklist - Snapper EZF2100DKU, EZF2300GKU, EZF5200M, EZF6100M Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

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 in drive tires to: 12 psi (Turf Type
Tires), 5 psi (All Terrain Type Tires) and 25 psi in
rear caster tires. Pressure in front deck caster
wheels should be 25 psi.
2.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make
sure all are in place and securely tightened.
2.1.3. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring
level up to the FULL mark. Refer to engine owner's
manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.1.
FULL
MARK
OIL DIP
STICK
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.4. Check Blade switch to insure it works freely. Switch
is pulled "OUT" for blade engagement or pushed
back "IN" for blade disengagement. See Figure 2.2.
IMPORTANT: Disengagement stops blades.
AMP
IGNITION
METER
SWITCH
HOUR
METER
BLADE SWITCH:
PULL "OUT" TO ENGAGE BLADE.
PUSH "IN" TO DISENGAGE BLADE.
FIGURE 2.2
AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY IS
SHOWN REMOVED
BLADE
SWITCH
DECK
LIGHT
LIFT
SWITCH
SWITCH
2.1.5. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc.
Keep engine radiator air intake screen and
cooling fins clear at all times. Check often in dry
operating conditions.
2.1.6. Add fresh fuel to tank of the Out Front Z-Rider
outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make
sure fuel filler cap is tight. Refer to engine
owner's manual for fuel specifications.
2.1.7. COLD ENGINE ONLY - Check engine coolant
(antifreeze/water) and add coolant in the reserve
tank as needed to bring level up to the FULL
mark. Refer to engine owner's manual for
coolant ratio specifications. See Figure 2.3.
WARNING
DO NOT remove cap from radiator when engine and
coolant are hot. Coolant is pressurized. Severe
burns could result.
FULL COOLANT
MARK
LOW COOLANT MARK
(COOLANT SHOULD BE
ADDED)
2.1.8. (Diesel Engine Models Only) Move fuel cock to
the "ON" position. See Figure 3.8.
IMPORTANT:
This machine is equipped with a
WARNING beeper. The beeper will sound when engine
oil pressure is low or engine temperature is high. If this
beeper sounds, stop operation immediately. Do not
resume operation until the cause has been determined
and proper action taken. Beeper function can be verified
(with engine stopped) by turning key to "RUN" position.
9
COOLANT RESERVE
TANK
FIGURE 2.3