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ENGINE HP * N - Model Designation Z - Zero Turning - Hydro Drive M - Mid Mount Mower Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! particular attention to the "IMPORTANT equipment can be dangerous accordance with the operating instructions and common sense!
Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS DANGER ! ROTATING PARTS I PARKING BRAKE LEVER OPERATION TO AVOID INJU RY OR DEATH - Read Operator's Manual Do not operate unless you am e fully tRained. - Keep all guard s,shields and othel satety devices in place and wol king.
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Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS OFF/STOP START PULL SWITCH "UP" TO ENGAGE BLADES PUSH SWITCH "DOWN" HOUR METER DISENGAGE BLADES KEYSWITCH FAST SLOW CHOKE I CONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATION CONTROL ENGINE SPEED CONTROL DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA I FUEL TANK SELECT STOP START...
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Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS ROLL BARPROTECTIVESTRUCTUREDECALS CAUTION! SPRING LOADED MECHANISM...
Section 3 - OPERATING 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.
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Perform the following interlock system checks periodically during the operating season. Contact your NEUTRAL LOCK authorized Snapper dealer if you have questions. POSITION DO NOT operate machine safety properly. remove any safety device.
Section 4 - MAINTENANCE WARN ING Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before performing service or maintenance. near fuel components when performing maintenance. perform maintenance near an open flame. spilled fuel before starting engine. engine indoors. 4.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) (Continued from previous Page) 4,5,2.
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS DANGER Exercise EXTREME CAUTION adjustment, due to close proximity of moving parts. NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS The motion control levers control the movement and stopping of the machine. levers to the center or neutral machine. IMPORTANT: Always return both motion control levers with...
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS (Continued From Previous Page) 12, With motion control levers remaining neutral lock position, See Figure 3.7, hold connecting rod up to the activation assembly and check length of rod. Tie rod end bolt must align with the activation assembly.
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, service with engine running. STOP engine. blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid allow sufficient time for all parts to cool. TRACTION BELT TENSION The traction drive belt tension does not require...
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS TRACKING ADJUSTMENT If the machine does not track straight Motion Control Levers are in the maximum forward speed position, perform the following adjustment. Rear tire pressure must be set to 12 PSi before making this adjustment. 1.
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In the event that a spindle replacement, SNAPPER Spindles have been designed so that no special tools or presses are required. 1. Remove belt. Loosen blade nut and remove. Allow blade bolt, washer_ blade and four spacers to drop down out of the spindle Figure 5.19.
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS 5.12 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.
Safety Instructions MID MOUNT Z-RIDER ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 3 Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions safety warnings. Read, Understand, manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments.
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