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M - Mid Mount Mower 52 - 52" Mower Width J - Joystick Control 61 - 61" Mower Width Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your machine, read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS"...
DEFLECTOR, DECK LIFT PEDAL differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE nomenclature information above shows This manual has been prepared for the operator's of...
Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS REVERSE DANGER ! ROTATING PARTS KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS MOTION CONTROLLEVER(JOYSTICK) MULT-D RECT ONAL I PARKING BRAKE LEVER OPERATION I I WEARHEAR'NGPROTECT'ON TO O_F._AT TO gT_z O_ %_ _ F_A_ _ _E_E U_¸...
Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRE-START CHECK LIST 3,1,8. Place mower desired cutting height Make the following checks and perform the service setting. Grasp deck lift lever and depress release latch located underneath the lever. Move lever to required before each start-up. 3.1.1.
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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ROLL RELEASE: To roll the machine without the STARTING & STOPPING - ENGINE, BLADES, engine running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps PARKING BRAKE must be released, There is a hydraulic pressure relief This machine is equipped with dual hydraulic pumps and valve on the upper side of each pump that is used to wheel drive motors.
Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Adjust cutting height, as desired, to any position, using deck lift lever. The release latch should be pulled up when lowering the deck. When raising the deck, the release latch does not have to be pulled up.
Perform the following interlock system checks position periodically during the operating season. Contact your authorized Snapper dealer if you have questions. WARNING DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock or safety...
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 3. Removal of footrest will allow access to deck from spark plug(s).
Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.6 DECK REMOVAL WARN ING Move power unit/mower deck to an area where the mower deck is to be disconnected. Turn engine Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before "OFF" and remove key from switch. Remove spark performing service or maintenance.
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR DANGER REMOVE MOTION CONTROL this I Exercise EXTREME CAUTION when making LEVER CONNECTING adjustment, due to close proximity of moving parts. NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS The motion control lever controls the movement and stopping of the machine. Move the control lever to the center or neutral...
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE illustration how dirt can dama & how naintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best avail- able engines and components In their products In order to provide long, satisfactory service. However, proper • = care Is essential In ""...
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Manual for MID MOUNT Z-RIDER ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 1 IMPORTANT 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 warnings.