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Snapper NZMJ23522KH, NZMJ25612KH Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Mid mount z-rider zero turning hydro drive series 2
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MODEL DESIGNATION
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE
MOWER ORIENTATION
ENGINE HP *
N – Model Designation
Z – Zero Turning – Hydro Drive
M – Mid Mount Mower
J – Joystick Control
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
N
Z
MJ
23 – Engine Horse Power
25 – Engine Horse Power
52 – 52" Mower Width
61 – 61" Mower Width
MID MOUNT Z-RIDER
ZERO TURNING
23
52
POWER UNIT
2 – Series Designation

HYDRO DRIVE

SERIES 2
MODELS
NZMJ23522KH
NZMJ25612KH
2
KH
SERIES DESIGNATION
MOWER DECK SIZE
KH – Kohler Engine
MANUAL No. 7-4417 (Rev. 1 - 9/3/04)
ENGINE TYPE

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  • Page 1: Hydro Drive

    M – Mid Mount Mower J – Joystick Control 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, McDonough, Georgia 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967).

  • Page 3: Safe Handling Of Gasoline

    Only use accessories and attachments approved by SNAPPER. 8. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediately, STOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyone enters the area.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    14. Carefully release pressure from components with stored energy. 15. Have SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices. Never allow untrained personnel to service machine. 16. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to assure that original standards are maintained.

  • 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

    SWITCH OPERATOR’S SEAT DECK LIFT PEDAL 1.2 NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature information above shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER MID MOUNT Z- Its purpose, RIDER. It is recommended that all operators of this standard operating equipment controls, components, and operation of this machine before operating.

  • Page 7: Section 2 - Safety Messages And Symbols

    Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS FORWARD REVERSE DANGER ! ROTATING PARTS KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS MOTION CONTROL LEVER (JOYSTICK) MULTI-DIRECTIONAL PARKING BRAKE LEVER OPERATION WEAR HEARING PROTECTION WARNING ! AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING OF MACHINE...

  • Page 8: Section 2 –Safety Messages And Symbols

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

  • 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: Stopping Engine

    7 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 7 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. 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.

  • Page 13: Section 3 - Operating Instructions

    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

    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 deck belt. 4. Check the belt tension. The idler pulleys and springs provide proper belt tension and require no adjustments.

  • 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 both of the fluid reservoirs. 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: Deck Removal

    After the first change, the recommended interval is every 500 hours. Replace both with approved filters only (Snapper instructions provided with the filter. Add SAE 20W50 oil to bring the level in the reservoirs to 1 ½” below top of filler neck. Run machine for several minutes and re-check fluid level.

  • Page 19: Section 5 - Adjustments & 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 lever controls the movement and stopping of the machine. Move the control lever to the center or neutral position to stop machine.

  • Page 20: Mower Deck & Component Adjustments

    Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS (Continued From Previous Page) 12. Move motion control lever to the neutral position and engage the parking brake, 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 by rotating hex nut clockwise to increase brake tension. If this adjustment does not result in proper braking action contact your authorized SNAPPER dealer for corrective action. See Figure 5.8. 1. Disengage parking brake. Measure the relaxed length of the brake spring.

  • 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: Tracking Adjustment

    Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.6 MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if it shows signs of excessive wear, damage and/or is broken. 5.6.1. BELT REMOVAL 1. Remove power unit footrest. 2. The engine to deck belt must be removed before the deck belt can be removed.

  • Page 24: Engine Adjustments & Repair

    Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.7 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Refer to the engine owner’s manual for engine adjustments and/or repairs. 5.8 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 5.8.1. 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 5.9.4. 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: Mower Spindle Bearing Replacement

    5.10 MOWER SPINDLES (Field Serviceable Spindles) BEARING REPLACEMENT In the event that a spindle bearing requires replacement, the SNAPPER Field Serviceable Spindles have been designed so that no special tools or presses are required. 1. Remove belt. Loosen blade nut and remove.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Troubleshooting

    CORRECTIVE ACTION 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. Engage park brake. 3. Clean system and fill with fresh clean fuel.
  • Page 30 5. Replace traction drive belts. 1. Move blade switch to the “ON” position. 2. Replace clutch belt. 3. Replace mower belt. 4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. 1. Bring to proper pressure. 2. Adjust cutting height. 3. Move throttle control to “FAST” position.

  • Page 31: 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 Check Pressures Tires Check For Wear And Drive Belts Tension...

  • Page 32: Warranty

    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 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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