Snapper NZMX30614KH, NZMX32734BV manual

Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. * Actual sustained engine power will likely be lower due to operating limit ations and environment al factors. COPYRIGHT © 2006 SNAPPER - A DIVISION OF SIMPLICITY MFG ., INC. ALL RIGHTS RESER VED MANUA[...]

2 ! ! IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amput ating hands and feet and can throw object s that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must underst and th[...]

3 ! ! IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREP ARA TION 1. Read, underst and and follow instructions and warn- ings in this manual and on the machine, engine and att achment s. Know the controls, the safety signs and the proper use of the machine before st arting. If the operators or mechanics cannot read English, it is the owner ’ s responsibility to[...]

4 ! ! IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TION (Continued From Previous Page) 7. Blades must be OFF except when cutting grass. Set blades in highest position when mowing over rough ground. 8. Keep hands and feet away from rot ating blades underneath deck. DO NOT place foot on ground while BLADES are ON or machine is in motion. 9. DO NOT operate ma[...]

5 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ST A TEMENT OF USAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ENGINE POWER RA TING INFORMA TION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 SECTION 1 - F AMILIARIZA TION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

6 Section 1 - F AMILIARIZA TION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the SNAPPER MID MOUNT Z-RIDER. It s 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 Follow the I[...]

7 Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER ! ROT A TING P ARTS KEEP AW A Y FROM MOVING P ARTS P ARKING BRAKE LEVER OPERA TION MOTION CONTROL LEVER OPERA TION WEAR HEARING PROTECTION W ARNING ! A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH ST ARTING , OPERA TION & STOPPING OF MACHINE[...]

FUEL GAUGE (2) CONTROL P ANEL IDENTIFICA TION DANGER! ROT A TING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA FUEL T ANK SELECT IGNITION SWITCH STOP RUN ST ART 8 Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS[...]

9 Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS ROLL BAR PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE DECALS CAUTION! SPRING LOADED MECHANISM Cutting Hazard Fans rotate while engine is running. Keep away while engine is running. W ARNING A TTENCION Peligro de corte Los ventiladores giran mientras el motor esta funcionando. Mantengase lejos mientras el motor esta funcionando. 71[...]

10 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 PRE-ST ART 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. 3.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure al[...]

11 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS ROLL RELEASE: T o roll the machine without the engine running, pressure within the hydraulic pump s 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 wrench to rot ate both relief valves co[...]

12 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3.2.1. ST ARTING ENGINE NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does not start, release the key . Attempt starting again af ter waiting for approximately 20 seconds. 7. After engine st arts, move the choke control to the "OFF" or no choke position. Allow a [...]

13 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Depress deck lift pedal fully to lock deck in trans- port position. See Figure 3.9. 2. Insert stop pin to desired cutting height. See Figure 3.10. 3. Depress deck lift pedal while flipping back transport lever , and slowly release pedal to lower deck. See Figure 3.1 1. NOTE: Th[...]

14 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE 1. Return motion control levers to the neutral position & the neutral lock position. IMPORT ANT : Operator must use hand assistance to bring both motion control levers to the neutral position & the neutral lock position. 2. Engage parking brake. 3. Push Blade Switch down to the [...]

15 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.1 INTRODUCTION T o retain the quality of the SNAPPER mower , use gen- uine SNAPPER replacement part s only . Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for part s and service assis- tance. For the correct p art or information for a particu- lar SNAPPER mower , always mention the model and serial [...]

16 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BEL T 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 tension and require no adjust- ments. If belt is frayed, sli[...]

17 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 4.5 ANNUALL Y (END OF EACH SEASON) Perform all maintenance as described in Section "AFTER EVERY 25 OPERA TING HOURS". Refer to Section "Service Schedule". 4.5.1. ENGINE Service engine according to engine owner's manual. Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICA TION 1. Fron[...]

18 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.5 ANNUALL Y (END OF EACH SEASON) (Continued from previous Page) 4.5.2. FUEL FIL TER Service fuel filter as instructed below . T urn key to "OFF" position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST be cold before removing filter . Clamp fuel line to pre- vent fuel spillage or perform f[...]

19 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.6 DECK REMOV AL (Continued from previous p age) 6. Remove inside nuts that secure fittings to front lift arms. See Figure 4.10. 7. Remove inside nuts that secure eyebolt s to rear lift arms. See Figure 4.1 1. 8. Remove engine to deck belt from around deck pulley . NOTE: Disconnecting [...]

20 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 10. If wheel(s) are rotating, loosen the hydro pump activation assembly retaining screw . Move activation assembly forward or rearward to stop rotation of wheel. Retighten retaining screw . Repeat this step for other hydro pump. See Figure 5.3. NOTE: On some pumps, the ret aining screw is located on the upper [...]

21 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REP AIR 5.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS (Continued From Previous Page) 12. With motion control levers remaining in the neutral lock position, See Figure 3.7, hold connecting rod up to the activation assembly and check length of rod. T ie rod end bolt must align with the activatio[...]

22 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REP AIR 5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR 8. Loosen the bottom nuts that secure both rear deck support eyebolts. Adjust top nuts until eyebolts are tight, then tighten bottom nuts securely . See Figure 5.6. 9. Set the mower deck to the transpo[...]

23 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REP AIR 5.3 TRACTION BEL T TENSION The traction drive belt tension does not require adjustment. If the belts are slipping, they will have to be replaced. 5.4 TRACTION BEL T REPLACEMENT 1. Remove clutch to deck belt. Refer to Section “Mower Drive Belt Replacement”. 2. T urn hex[...]

24 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REP AIR 5.6 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT If the machine does not track straight when the 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. Loosen bolts that secure ad[...]

25 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REP AIR 5.8 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REP AIR Refer to the engine owner's manual for engine adjust- ments and/or rep airs. 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 [...]

26 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REP AIR 5.10 BA TTER Y NOTE: In order to raise operator set to access battery comp artment, seat must be in rearmost position. 5.10.1. BA TTER Y REMOV AL 1. Slide terminal cover away from positive terminal. 2. Observe and note cable positions on battery . Disconnect cables from ba[...]

27 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REP AIR 5.10.4. BA TTER Y TESTING 1. Remove battery . Refer to Section "BA TTERY REMOV AL". 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 voltmete[...]

28 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REP AIR 5.1 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, PURGING After replacing or rep airing hydraulic system compo- nents, 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, perf[...]

29 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION St arter Will Not Crank Engine 1. Battery dead. 1. Service battery . 2. Blown fuse. 2. Replace fuse. 3. Electrical connections loose or corroded. 3. Clean and check connections for good contact. 4. Defective ignition switch. 4. Contact authorized SNAPPER[...]

30 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Machine Will Not Move Loss Of T raction 1. Motion Control Levers in the neutral "N" position. 1. Move Motion Controls to desired speed position. 2. Hydro. Pumps in roll release setting. 2. T ighten relief valves. 3. Low transmission hydraulic o[...]

31 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS SER VICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF . NUMBER EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 10 X Initial Oil Change Page 15 X Periodic Oil Change Page 16 X* Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual X** Sp ark Plug Replace Engine Manual X Fuel Filter Replace Page 18 [...]

32 2 YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY 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 p art or part s found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.[...]

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37 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRA TION FORM IMPOR T ANT : KEEP THIS INFORMA TION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following information on your Snapper pur chase) Model Number_________________________________________________________ Serial Number _________________________________________________________ Date of Pur chase___________________________[...]

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40 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for IMPORT ANT Snapper product s are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirement s on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines cont ain very import ant emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Underst and, and Follow all warnings and inst[...]