Table Of Contents - Snapper ZMT2500KH SERIES 0 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................ 2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................. 5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .............................................................. 6
SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS ........................... 7-9
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................... 10-13
Pre-start Checklist ............................................................................................... 10
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Parking Brake .......................................... 11
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades ....................................................................... 11
Parking Brake ....................................................................................................... 12
Cutting Height Adjustment .................................................................................... 13
Driving & Stopping Machine ................................................................................. 13
SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 14-18
Service - After First 5 Hours ................................................................................. 14
Change Engine Oil ................................................................................................ 14
Check Mower Blade ............................................................................................. 14
Check Mower Drive Belt ....................................................................................... 15
Check Belt Tension .............................................................................................. 15
Service - After Every 25 Hours (Engine Components) ........................................ 15
Service - After Every 25 Hours (Mower Components) .................................... 15-16
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication ...................................................................... 15
Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication ...................................................................... 15
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication ..................................................................... 16
Transaxle Lubrication ........................................................................................ 16
Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication ...................................................................... 16
Other Lubrication ............................................................................................... 16
Before Operating Machine .................................................................................... 16
Annually - End of Season ................................................................................ 16-17
Engine Service ...................................................................................................... 16
Fuel Filter Replacement ....................................................................................... 17
Deck Removal ................................................................................................. 17-18
Power Transfer Shaft Removal ............................................................................ 18
SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .................................... 19-24
Neutral Position Adjustments ............................................................................... 19
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) .............................................................. 19-20
Parking Brake Adjustment .................................................................................... 21
Engine Adjustments & Repair ............................................................................... 21
Mower Blade Replacement ............................................................................. 21-22
Mower Blade Sharpening ..................................................................................... 22
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement ......................................................... 22
Battery Removal ................................................................................................... 23
Battery Installation ................................................................................................ 23
Battery Service & Charging ............................................................................. 23-24
Battery Testing ...................................................................................................... 24
New Battery Preparation ....................................................................................... 24
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................ 25-26
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................................. 27
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ......................................................................... 27
WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 28
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 29-32
IMPORTANT
NOTICE: Operator Protective Structures are available as optional kits for the Mid-Mount and Out-Front Z-Rider
machines. 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.