Section 2 - Operating Instructions; Pre-Start Checklist - Snapper ZF2200K, ZF2500K, ZF2500KH, ZF5200M, ZF6100M Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service
required before each start-up.
2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed
to bring pressure in drive tires to: 12 psi (Turf Type
Tires), 5 psi (All Terrain Type Tires) and 25 psi in rear
caster tire. Pressure in front deck caster wheels should
be 25 psi.
2.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make
sure all are in place and securely tightened.
2.1.3. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to
bring level up to the FULL mark. Refer to engine
owner's manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.1.
OIL DIP
STICK
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.4. Check Blade switch to insure it works freely.
Switch is pulled "UP" for blade engagement or pushed
back "IN" for blade disengagement. See Figure 2.2.
IMPORTANT: Disengagement stops blades.
2.1.5. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc.
Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear
at all times.
2.1.6. Add fuel to tank of the Out Front Z-Rider
outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make
sure fuel filler cap is tight. Refer to engine owner's
manual for fuel specifications.
PULL UP TO ENGAGE BLADE.
PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE
BLADE.
FULL
MARK
BLADE SWITCH
FIGURE 2.2
IMPORTANT: This Out Front Z-Rider is equipped with
hydrostatic drive. The forward and rearward movement
of the mower is controlled by a joystick lever. Joystick
operations should be performed only from the
operator's position in the seat. A small movement of
the joystick can cause the machine to move instantly.
Move joystick very carefully and slowly.
ROLL RELEASE: To roll the machine without the
engine running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps
must be released. There is one lever on the upper right
side of each pump that is used to release the pressure.
Rotate lever counter clockwise and secure in that
position . See Figure 2.3.
LEVER IS IN POSITION FOR
PROPELLING RIDER UNDER
ITS OWN POWER (RIDER WILL
NOT ROLL WITH LEVER IN
THIS POSITION)
PRESSURE
RELEASE
LEVER
IMPORTANT:
This machine is equipped with a
WARNING beeper. The beeper will sound when engine
oil pressure is low or engine temperature is high. If this
beeper sounds, stop operation immediately. Do not
resume operation until the cause has been determined
and proper action taken. Beeper function can be verified
(with engine stopped) by turning key to "RUN" position.
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PRESSURE
RELEASE
LEVER
LEVER IS ROTATED COUNTER
CLOCKWISE AND LATCHED IN A
SECURED POSITION FOR
ROLLING RIDER (RIDER WILL
NOT PROPEL ITSELF WITH
LEVER IN THIS POSITION)
FIGURE 2.3