Section 4 - Maintenance Instructions; Change Engine Oil; Check Mower Blade - Snapper ZF2501KH, ZF5201M, ZF6101M Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 4 – MAINTENANCE
4.1 INTRODUCTION
To retain the quality of the SNAPPER Out Front Z-
Rider, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts
only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and
service assistance.
information for a particular SNAPPER Out Front Z-
Rider, always mention the model and serial number.
SNAPPER recommends returning the Out Front Z-
Rider to an authorized SNAPPER dealer annually for
inspection and addition of any new devices which
might upgrade the safety of the Out Front Z-Rider.
For the nearest SNAPPER dealer in your area,
check the yellow pages under the heading LAWN
MOWERS. For engine parts and service, look for
the engine manufacturer's
heading, ENGINES - gasoline.
4.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blades running. Stop
blades. Stop engine. Set brake. Remove key.
Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs and
secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine and
components are HOT. Avoid serious burns by
allowing all parts sufficient time to cool.

4.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL

1. Change engine oil as follows:
a. Place a 4 quart minimum capacity
container under the end of the oil drain.
b. Rotate counter clockwise and pull out
to open the drain plug. See Figure 4.1.
ROTATE PLUG COUNTER
CLOCKWISE THEN PULL OUT TO
DRAIN OIL
FIGURE 4.1
c. After all the oil has drained, close the
drain by
clockwise to close. Wipe up any oil that
may have spilled. Dispose of drained oil
properly. See Figure 4.1.
For the correct part
dealers under
pushing in and rotating
d. Fill engine crankcase with new oil. Refer
to your engine owner's manual for oil
specifications.
e. Change oil filter at every oil change.
or Refer to your engine owner's manual for
service instructions.

4.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE

1. Stop Engine.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Turn key to "ON" position but DO NOT
crank engine. Raise mower deck to highest
setting, using deck lift switch located to the right
of operator as viewed from the operator's
the position. Turn key to "OFF" position and
remove key.
4. Use a hydraulic floor jack or hoist to raise
deck high enough to gain access to the
underside of deck. Secure deck with safety
blocks.
Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working
around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp
and can cause severe injury. DO NOT use a cutting
blade that shows signs of excessive wear or
damage. Refer
REPLACEMENT" for proper blade inspection and
service procedures.
5. Check torque of blade mounting bolts.
As necessary, torque to
See Figure 4.2.
6. Check blade for sharpness, wear and
damage. Refer to Section "BLADE WEAR
LIMITS".
7. Check blade for straightness.
(4) BLADE
SPACERS
MOUNTING
BOLT
14
WARNING
to Section "MOWER
70 to 80 ft. lbs.
BLADE
BEVELED
WASHER
TIGHTEN TO 70-80
FOOT POUNDS
FIGURE 4.2
BLADE
AIR LIFT