Snapper ZF2100DKU, ZF2300GKU, ZF5200M, ZF6100M manuel d'utilisation

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for OUT FRONT Z-RIDER HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 0 POWER UNIT MODELS ZF2100DKU ZF2300GKU MOWER UNIT MODELS ZF5200M ZF6100M MODEL NUMBER EXPLA NA TION Z F 21 00 D KU DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE ENGINE MODEL MOWER ORIENTATION ENGINE TYPE ENGINE HP SERIES DESIGNATION POWER UNIT Z – Zero Turning – Hy dro Drive 21 – Eng[...]

2 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This pow erful cu tting machine is cap able of amput ating hand s and feet and can throw objects th at can cause in jury and damage! Failure to comply wi th the follo wing SAFETY inst ructions coul d result in serious injury or death to the ope rator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understa[...]

3 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPA RA TION (Continued From Pre v ious Page ) 5. Pract ice operatio n of machine w ith BL A DES OFF to learn controls and develop skills. 6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects such as to ys, wire, rocks, limbs and other ob jects that co uld cause injury if throw n by blades or interfere w ith mow i[...]

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - IMPORT A NT SA FETY INSTRUCT IONS .................................... 2-3 TA B LE OF CON TEN TS ...................................................................................... 4 SEC TION 1 – FA MILIA RIZ A TION....................................................................... 5 SECTION 2 - OPERA T IN G[...]

5 Section 1 - FA MILIA RIZA TION FIGURE 1.1 1. 1 INTRODUCT ION This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the SNAPPER O UT FRONT Z-RIDER . Its purpose, as ide from rec omm ending standar d operating procedures and routine s ervice requirem ents, is to prom ote SAFET Y through the use of ac cepted operating practic es. Read, Understand an[...]

6 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE- START CHECK L IST Make the f ollowing check s and perform the service requir ed before eac h start-up. 2.1.1. Check tires and add or releas e air as needed to bring press ure in drive tires to: 12 psi (T urf Type Tires ), 5 ps i (All Ter rain Type Tires) and 25 psi in rear cas ter tires. Pr essure in f[...]

7 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORT A NT: T his Out Front Z-Rider is equipped with hydros tatic drive. T he forward and rear w ard movement of the mach ine is controlled by a joystick lev er. Joys tick operations should be pe rformed only from the operator’s position in the seat. A small mov ement of the joystick can cause th e machine t[...]

8 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2. 2 .1 . STA RTING ENGINE (Continued from previous page) FIGURE 2.6 6. IMPO RTANT: (Diesel Eng ine Only) Use the Glow Plug only if engine is cold or outside temper ature is cold. Rotate k ey counter clock wise to the preheat position (G L letter designation on switch) to allow the glow lamp to heat up. Hold ke[...]

9 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.4. PA RKING BRA KE 1. Engage parking br ake by pulling the parking brak e lever bac k to the “ ON” position. See Figure 2.8. 2. Release park ing brake by moving brake lever down to the “OFF” pos ition. See Figure. 2.9. FIGURE 2.8 FIGURE 2.9 2.2.5. CUTT ING HEIGHT A DJUST MENT 1. Adjust cutting heigh[...]

10 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 OPERA TION – M OT ION CONTROL 2.3.1. DRIVING MACHINE IMPO RTANT: T he j oystick lever has to be m anually moved to propel m achine. Alway s r eturn the joystick with hand ass istance to the neutr al position to stop ma chine. Release the j oy s tick and it will gradually return toward the neutral pos iti[...]

11 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.1 INTRODUCT ION To retain the quality of the SNAPPER Out F ront Z-Rider, use genuine SNAPPER replacem ent parts only . Contact a local SNAPPER dealer f or parts and servic e assistance. For the cor rect part or inform ation fo r a particular SN APPER Out Front Z- Rider, alway s m ention the model and serial number . S[...]

12 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.2.3. CHECK MOW ER DRIVE BELT 1. Drive Belt Cover Remov al a. Lower deck to lowest setting. b. Remove k nobs that secure the deck cover. See Figure 3.3. c. Remove cover to gain ac cess to dec k belt. FIGURE 3.3 2. Checking Belt T ension The idler and spring provide pr oper belt tension and require no adj ustm ent. If b[...]

13 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.3.3. RIDING MOW ER - LUBRICA TION 1. Front & Rear Wh eel Bearings Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a greas e gun. See Figure 3.5. FIGURE 3.5 2. Transaxle Check the level of fluid in both of the fluid reservoir s. W ipe away all dirt and debris fr om around reser voir cap befor e[...]

14 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.5 ANNUA LLY (END OF EA CH SEA SON) (Continued from previous P age) 3.5.2. FUEL FIL TER ( DIESEL ENGINE O NLY) Service f uel f ilter as instructed in engine owner’s manual. Turn key to “O FF” position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST be c old before rem oving filter. 1. Move the f uel filter c ock handle to the c[...]

15 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.6 DECK REMOVAL (Continued From Pre vious Page) 4. Rotate spring loaded hitch latch pins ( Located on both hitch plates) to the unlatc hed position. See Figure 3.10. 5. Move deck lift s witch as if to lower deck and the lift arm will m ove up in the hitch plates. The lift arm needs to be high enough to clear the hitch [...]

16 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR DA NGER Exercise EXT REME CA UTIO N when making this adjustment, due to clos e proximity of moving parts. 4.1 NEUTRA L POSITION ADJUSTMENTS The j oy stic k contr ols the m ovement and s topping of the m achine. Move the j oy s tick to the c enter or neutral pos ition to stop m ower. IMPO RTANT: Alway s retu[...]

17 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR 4.2.1. M OW ER DECK ADJUSTM ENT ( LEVELNESS) SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REA R (continued from pre vious page) 5. Retighten leveling br ack et bolts. 6. Rem ove both bolts (one fr om each side) from the front por tion of the link weldment. See Figure 4.3. T he front c aster wheel will drop to the ground. 7. T[...]

18 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR 4.5 MOWER BLADE RE P LACEMENT 4.5.1. BLA DE WEAR LIMIT S (continued from pre vious page) FIGURE 4.5 WA RNING DO NOT u se a cutting b lade that show s signs of excessive w ear o r damage. Refer to Fig ure 4.5. W e ar heavy lea ther gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extreme ly [...]

19 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR 4.6 MOWER DRIVE BELT, ENGINE BELT & HYDRO PUM P BELT REPLACEMENT Inspect all belts Replac e belt if it shows s igns of excess ive wear, damage and/or is brok en. WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, main tenance or service with the engine or blades r unning. Stop blades. St op engine. Set brake. Rem[...]

20 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR 4.7 BA TT ERY 4.7.1. BA T TERY REMO VA L 1. Remove battery retainer. 2. Slide battery from batter y box to gain access to term inal cables. 3. Observe and note cable positions on battery. See Figure 4.10. 4. Disconnect cables f rom battery t ermi na ls , disconnec ting BLACK (Negative) cable f irst, then di[...]

21 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR 4.7 BA TT ERY Battery Condition Chart State of Charge Sy ringe Hydrometer Di gital Voltmeter Five Ball Hy drometer 100% Charged w/ Sulfate Stop 1.280 12.80v Five Balls Floating 100% Charged 1.265 12.60v Four Balls Floating 75% Charged 1.210 12.40v Three Balls Floating 50% Charged 1.160 12.10v Tw o Balls Flo[...]

22 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR 4.8 MO WER SPINDLES (Field Serviceable Spindles) BEA RING REPLACEMENT In the event that a spindle bearing requires replacem ent, the SNAPPER Field Serviceable Spindles have been designed s o that no special tools or pres ses are r equired. 1. Remove belt. Loosen blade nut and rem ove. Allow blade bolt, wash[...]

23 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBL EM PROBABLE CAUS E CORRECTIVE A CT ION Starter Will Not Crank 1. Battery dead. 1. Service battery. Engine 2. Blown fuse. 2. Replace fuse. 3. Electrical connections loose or corroded. 3. C l ean and check connections for good contact. 4. Defective ignition sw itch. 4. Contact authoriz ed SNAPPER dealer. Engine Will Not Start[...]

24 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CA USE CORRECTIVE ACTION Tractor Will Not Move 1. Joystick in the neutral “N” position. 1. Place joystick in desired speed position. Loss Of Traction 2. Roll release lever is in “RO LL” position. 2. Mov e roll release lever to the engaged position. 3. Low transmission hy draulic oil level. 3. Bring hydrau[...]

25 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 75 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Lev el Page 6 X Initial Oil Change Page 12 X Periodic Oil Change Page 11 X * Change Oil Filter Engine Manual X Air C leaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual X Fuel Filter Replace Page 14 X Engine Cooling Sy stem Clean Radiator [...]

26 2 YEA R LIMITED WARRA NTY For two (2) y ears f rom purchase date f or the original purc haser's us e, SNA PPER , through any authorized SNA PPER dealer will replac e, free of charge (exc ept for tax es where applicable), any part or parts f ound upon exam ination by the f actory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defec tive in material or workm a[...]

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32 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for OUT FRONT Z-RIDER HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 0 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all a pplicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on thos e engines contain very important emissions infor mation and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand,[...]