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Snapper HZT21481BV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Snapper HZT21481BV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Mid-mount zero turning hydro drive series 1
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MID-MOUNT
ZERO TURNING
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 1
MODELS
HZT21481BV
MODEL
NUMBER
EXPLANATION
I H I ZT I 21 I 481
MODEL DESIGNATION
_
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE
ENGINE HP *
1 IBVI
ENGINE TYPE
SERIES DESIGNATION
MOWER DECK SIZE
- Homeowner
Mid Mount
21 - Engine Horsepower
ZT - Zero Turn ng Hydro Drve
48 - 48" Mower Width
1 - Series Designation
B- Briggs Engine
Over Head Valve
Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Productt
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-
ment can be dangerous if used improperly.
Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance
with the operating instructions and common senset
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.
SNAPPER.ooooo°o.
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COPYRIGHT
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SNAPPER
A DIVISION
OF SIMPUCITY
MFG,
INC
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
MANUAL
No. 7"100079 (LR. 5/27"/2005)

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  • Page 1 1 - Series Designation B- Briggs Engine ZT - Zero Turn ng Hydro Drve Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Productt 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- ment can be dangerous if used improperly.

  • 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). PROTECTION...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operator Protective Structures may be required by local ordinances. Discuss your mowing application and ordinances with your local Snapper Dealer.

  • Page 4: Section 1 - Familiarization

    I differ from your specific model. Contact FIGURE 1.1 your Snapper dea er f you have quest ons. 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operators of the The nomenclature...

  • Page 5: Section 2 -Safety Messages And Symbols

    Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS KEDp_N_R"oO_'N_N _P_sTs I MOTION CONTROL LEVER OPERATION GWB OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCfl_ MUST BE IHSTAL_D B_ORE I_1tllI WARNING ! GUARD OR GRASS CATCHER MUST BE INSTALLED I WEAR HEARING PROTECTION WARNING ! AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH I PARKING BRAKE LEVER OPERATION...
  • Page 6 Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS I CONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATION KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA DANGER! ROTATING BLADES DANGER! ROTATING BLADES FUEL GAUGE (2) IGNITION SWITCH FUEL TANK SELECT...

  • Page 7: Section 3 - Operating Instructions

    Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 3.1.8. Place mower in desired cutting height setting, Make the following checks and perform the service Grasp deck lift lever and move lever to desired cutting required before each start-up. height setting. Insert stop pin to desired cutting height, 3.1.1.

  • Page 8: Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Parking Brake

    Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ROLL RELEASE: To roll the machine without 3.2 STARTING & STOPPING - ENGINE, BLADES, PARKING BRAKE engine running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps must be released. There is a hydraulic pressure relief 3.2.1. STARTING ENGINE valve on the upper side of each pump that is used to release the pressure.

  • Page 9: Cutting Height Adjustment

    Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 3.4 OPERATION- MOTION CONTROLS 1. Adjust cutting heighL as desired, to any position, This machine is equipped with dual hydrostatic wheel drive using deck lift lever. IMPORTANT: There is a foot transmissions.

  • Page 10: Safety Interlock System Check

    Perform the follow- & the neutral lock position. ing interlock system checks periodically during the operat- ing season. Contact your authorized Snapper dealer if you have questions. WARNING DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock or safety device is not in place and functioning properly.

  • Page 11: Section 4- Maintenance Instructions

    Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 4. Clean Mower Deck 1. Lower deck to lowest setting, a. Remove key from ignition switch. 2. Remove footrest, See Figure 4.3. b. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from 3.

  • Page 12: Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication

    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 4.6 LUBRICATE CASTER LUBRICATE _..FRONT BEARINGS WHEEL WHEEL_ FIGURE 2.

  • Page 13: Deck Removal

    Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.6 DECK REMOVAL WARNING Move power unit/mower deck to an area where the mower deck is to be disconnected. Turn engine "OFF" Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before and remove key from switch, Remove spark plug performing...

  • Page 14: Section 5 - Adjustments And Repair

    Section 5 -ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING Exercise EXTREME CAUTION when making this adjustment, due to c ose prox m ty of mov ng 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 15: Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness)

    Section 5 -ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 5.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS (Continued From Previous Page) 5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR 12. With motion control levers remaining in the neutral lock position, See Figure 3.7, hold connecting rod up Before making deck leveling adjustments, inflate rear...

  • Page 16: Traction Belt Tension & Replacement

    Section 5 -ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.5 BLADE BRAKE/ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT WARNING The blade switch engages the electric clutch when pulled out to the "ON" position. When the blade switch DO NOT attempt maintenance, adjustments is in the "ON" position the cutting blade(s) service with...
  • Page 17 Section 5 -ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 3. Remove old mower drive belt. Note the belt routing. See Figure 5.13. 5.7.2. BELT REPLACEMENT 1. Route new belt around blade pulleys, idler pulley, and clutch pulley in the same position as old belt was removed.

  • Page 18: Battery Removal

    Section 5 -ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt maintenance, adjustments 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;...

  • Page 19: Hydraulic System, Purging

    Section 5 -ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.11 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, PURGING After replacing or repairing hydraulic system compo- nents, one or both of the wheel drives may net pull properly. This is likely to be caused by air entrapped in the system, If you experience a pulling issue after completing repairs, perform the following procedure to purge the air from one or both of the hydraulic drive...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    2. Replace fuse. 3. Electrical connections loose or corroded. 3. Clean and check connections for good contact. 4. Defective ignition switch. 4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. Engine Will 1. Blade engagement switch in the "ON" position. 1. Move blade engagement switch to "OFF".
  • Page 21 "OFF" position. I. Move blade switch to the "ON" position. 2. Mower belt slipping. !. Adjust or replace mower belt. 3. Electric clutch not functioning. }. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. Cutting Grass 1. Uneven tire pressure. I. Bring to proper pressure.

  • Page 22: Battery Testing

    SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE REF. NUMBER EACH EACH PERFORMED SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 9 Initial Oil Change Page 14 Periodic Oil Change Page 15 X',_ Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual Fuel Filter Replace Page 17...

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