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Snapper CZT19480KWV, CZT19481KWV, HZT21480BV, HZT21481BV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

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MODEL DESIGNATION
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE
ENGINE HP *
C – Commercial Mid Mount
H – Homeowner Mid Mount
ZT – Zero Turning – Hydro Drive
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
equipment can be dangerous if used improperly. Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in
accordance 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 © 2004
SNAPPER – A DIVISION OF SIMPLICITY MFG., INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
C
ZT
19 – Engine Horse Power
21 – Engine Horsepower
ZERO TURNING
19
48
0
POWER UNIT
48 – 48" Mower Width
0 – Series Designation
MID-MOUNT
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 0
MODELS
CZT19480KWV
HZT21480BV
KWV
SERIES DESIGNATION
MOWER DECK SIZE
KW – Kawasaki Engine
B – Briggs Engine
V – Over Head Valve
MANUAL No. 7-4365 (I.R. 11/3/04)
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 particular attention to the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on Pages 2 - 4. Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    If you have any questions pertaining to your machine which your dealer cannot 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. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit loads to those you can safely control and attach loads to hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER attachment instructions. 15. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
  • Page 4 4. Check brakes frequently; adjust, repair or replace as needed. Grass Catcher bags used on SNAPPER products are made of woven fabric, and are subject to deterioration and wear during normal usage. Check condition of bags before each use.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    These structures, when installed and used properly can offer additional security to the operator against serious injury in the event of a tip over accident. Operator Protective Structures may be required by local ordinances. Discuss your mowing application and ordinances with your local Snapper Dealer. TABLE OF CONTENTS...

  • Page 6: Section 1 - Familiarization

    Study these manuals before operating and keep both handy for future reference. 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 dealers under the...

  • 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 WARNING ! GUARD OR GRASS CATCHER MUST BE INSTALLED WEAR HEARING PROTECTION WARNING ! AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH PARKING BRAKE LEVER OPERATION...

  • Page 8: Section 2 –Safety Messages And Symbols

    Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS OFF/STOP PULL SWITCH “UP” TO START ENGAGE BLADES CHOKE PUSH SWITCH “DOWN” TO CONTROL FAST DISENGAGE BLADES KEYSWITCH CONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATION ENGINE HOUR METER SLOW SPEED CONTROL DANGER! ROTATING BLADES DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA STOP START...

  • Page 9: 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 10: Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Parking Brake

    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 11: Starting & Stopping Mower Blades

    5 seconds, the electric clutch should be checked. Adjustment or replacement 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 12: 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 13: Safety Interlock System Check

    Perform the following interlock system checks periodically during the operating season. Contact your 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.

  • Page 14: Section 4 - Maintenance Instructions

    Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the SNAPPER mower, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular SNAPPER mower, always mention the model and serial number.

  • Page 15: Check Mower Drive Belt

    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. severed or belt strands exposed, replace belt before operating mower.

  • Page 16: 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. LUBRICATE BEARINGS FIGURE 4.5 2. Hydro Pumps Check the level of the fluid in the fluid reservoir. Wipe away all dirt and debris from around reservoir cap before removing.

  • Page 17: Fuel Filter Replacement

    Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 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. perform maintenance near an open flame. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run engine indoors.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Section 5 - Adjustments And Repair

    Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR DANGER 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 20: Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness)

    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.

  • Page 21: Parking Brake Adjustment

    The parking brake can be adjusted to increase brake tension. result in proper braking action, contact your authorized SNAPPER dealer for corrective action.) 1. Engage parking brake and measure height of left right Compressed height of each spring should be 1-1/4”. If not: a.

  • Page 22: Traction Belt Tension & Replacement

    Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 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. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all parts to cool.

  • Page 23: Mower Drive Belt Removal, Replacement & Adjustment

    Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR LOOSEN BOLTS. SLIDE PLATE TO MAKE MACHINE TRACK STRAIGHT TRACKING ADJUSTMENT PLATE RIGHT SIDE MOTION CONTROL LEVER BLOCK FIGURE 5.12 5.6a MOTION 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 24: Engine Adjustments & Repair

    Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.8 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Refer to the engine owner’s manual for engine adjustments 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. Replace blade when it reaches the wear limit.

  • Page 25: Battery Removal

    Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover located on battery harness. This prevents metal from touching the positive terminal, which could cause sparks. Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position. RED (Positive) cable must go to the ( + ) terminal.

  • Page 26: Battery Testing

    Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 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.)

  • Page 27: Hydraulic System, Purging

    Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.11 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, PURGING After replacing or repairing hydraulic system components, one or both of the wheel drives may not 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 systems.

  • Page 28: 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 29 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 30: Service Schedule

    ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED Engine Oil Check Oil Level Initial Oil Change Periodic Oil Change Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Replace Spark Plug Replace Fuel Filter Clean Shroud & Fins Engine Cooling System Charge Battery Battery Testing Battery Tires Check Pressures Drive Belts Check For Wear And Tension...

  • Page 31: Warranty - Czt Units

    For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.

  • Page 32: Warranty - Hzt Units

    For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.

  • Page 33: 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 warranty coverage. Please mail your product registration card to: Snapper at P.O. Box 1379, McDonough, Georgia 30253. Or you may register on line at www.snapper.com.
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  • Page 40: Important

    Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments. If you have any questions about your Snapper product, contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper, McDonough, GA.

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