Snapper CZT19480KWV, CZT19481KWV, HZT21480BV, HZT21481BV manual

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for MID-MOUNT ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 0 MODELS CZT19480KWV HZT21480BV MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION C ZT 19 48 0 KWV MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE HP * MOWER DECK SIZE POWER UNIT C – Commercial Mid Mount 19 – Engine Horse Pow e r 48 – 48” Mow er Wid[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This pow erful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply w ith the follow ing SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these inst[...]

3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION (Continued From Previous Page) 7. Keep people and pets out of mow ing area. Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyone enters the area. 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and other safety dev ices frequently for proper operation and location. 9. Make sure all safe[...]

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TOWING 1. Tow only w ith a machine that has a hitch designed for tow ing. DO NOT attach tow ed equipment except at the hitch point. 2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for w eight limits for tow ed equipment and tow ing on slopes. 3. DO NOT allow children or others on tow ed equipment. 4. On slopes, the w e[...]

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS ........................................................................ 2-4 TABLE OF CO NTENTS ..................................................................................................... 5 SECTION 1 - FAMI LIARIZATI ON .....................................................................[...]

6 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1. 1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operators of the SNAPPER MID MOUNT ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE. Its purpose, aside from recommending standard operating procedures and routine service requirements, is to promote SAFETY through the use of accepted operating practices. Read, Understand and [...]

7 Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER ! ROTATING PA RTS KEEP AWA Y FROM MOVING PA RTS MOTION CONTROL LEVER OPERA TION PARKING BRA KE LEVER OPERA TION WARNING ! AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH WEAR HEA RING PROTE CTION WARNING ! GUARD OR GRA SS CATCHER MUST BE INSTA LLED[...]

8 Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER! ROTATING BLA DES KEEP CHILDREN AND O THERS OUT OF MOWING A REA DANGER! ROTATING BLA DES KEYSWITCH HOUR METER PULL SWITCH “UP” TO ENGA GE BLA DES PUSH SWITCH “DOWN” TO DISENGA GE BLA DES CHOKE CONTROL ENGINE SPEED CONTROL CONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICA TION FAST SLOW RUN OFF/STOP START IGNITION S[...]

9 WARNING DO NOT allow operation of the machine by untrained personnel. 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[...]

10 Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ROLL RELEASE: To roll the machine without the engine running, pressure w ithin the hy draulic 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. Use a w rench to rotate both relief valves counter clockwise tw o full turns to op[...]

11 Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.2.2. STOPPING ENGINE 1. Stop engine by turning key to “STOP” position. Move engine speed to the Turtle “SLOW” position and turn key to “STOP”. See Figure 3.6. FIGURE 3.6 WARNING DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP blades. LOOK and SEE behind and dow n for children, pets, and hazards before and [...]

12 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 t he right front side of the footrest. Always use this assist pedal to raise or lower the deck to the desired cutting height. See Figure 3.10. 2. Insert [...]

13 Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE 1. Return motion control levers to the neutral position & the neutral lock position. IMPORTANT: Operator must use hand assistance to bring both motion control levers to the neutral position & the neutral lock position. FIGURE 3.13 2. Engage parking brake. 3. Push Blade Switch dow[...]

14 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. SNAPPER recommends returning the mower to[...]

15 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. If belt is frayed, slit, severed or belt strands exposed, replace belt before operating mower. Refer to Section “MOWER DRIVE BELT REP[...]

16 Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.3.3. RIDING MO WER - LUBRICATION 1. Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 4.5. 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. Oil must rema[...]

17 Section 4 - MAINTENANCE WARNING Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before performing service or maintenance. DO NOT smoke near fuel components w hen performing service or maintenance. DO NOT perform service and maintenance near an open flame. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run engine indoors. 4.5 ANNUALLY (EN[...]

18 Section 4 - MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set parking brake. Remove key . Remove spark plug w ires and secure aw ay from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all parts to cool. 4. 6 DE CK RE MO VA L (C[...]

19 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR DANGER Exercise EXTREME CAUTION w hen making this adjustment, due to close proximity of mov ing 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. IMPORTANT: Alw ays retu[...]

20 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 F ig ur e 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. If bolt is not aligned[...]

21 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remov e spark plug w ires and secure aw ay from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all parts to cool. 5.2.1. MOWER DECK A[...]

22 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remov e spark plug w ires and secure aw ay from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all parts to cool. 5.3 TRACTION BELT T[...]

23 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 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. See Figure 5.12a. If bars are not aligned: 1. Loosen bolts that secure handlebar adjustment brackets to lever blocks, and adjus[...]

24 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. See Figure 5.14. 5.9.2. BLADE SH[...]

25 Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING Shield the positive terminal w ith terminal cover located on battery harness. This prevents metal from touching the positive terminal, w hich could cause sparks. Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position. RED (Positive) cable must go to the ( + ) terminal. BLACK (Negative) c[...]

26 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 negat[...]

27 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 a[...]

28 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Starter Will Not Crank 1. Battery dead. 1. Service battery. Engine 2. Blown fuse. 2. Replace fuse. 3. Electrical connections loose or corroded. 3. Cl ean and check connections for good contact. 4. Defective ignition switch. 4. Contact authorized SNA PPER dealer. Engine Will Not Start 1. Bl[...]

29 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Machine Will Not Move 1. Motion Control Levers in the neutral “N” posit ion. 1. Move Motion Controls to desired speed Loss Of Traction 2. Hydro. Pumps in roll release setting. 2. Ti gh ten re li ef va lve s. 3. Low transmission hy draulic oil level. 3. Bring hydraulic oil to proper lev[...]

30 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. NUMBER EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 9 X Initial Oil Change Page 14 X Periodic Oil Change Page 15 X* Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual X Fuel Filter Replace Page 17 X Engine Cooling System Clean Shroud &am[...]

31 2 YEAR LIMITED 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[...]

32 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (HZT UNITS) For two (2) years from purchase date for the orig inal 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 defecti[...]

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37 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following informa tion on your Snapper purchase) Model Number __________________________________________________________ Serial Number __________________________________________________________ Date of Pu rchase ____________________________[...]

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40 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for MID-MOUNT ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 0 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contai n very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understa[...]