Snapper ZT19441KWV manuale d’uso

MANU AL No. 5100269 (Rev . IR - 7/1/05) McDonough, GA 30253 USA Safety Instructions & Operator’ s Manual for FastCut HYDR O DRIVE ZTR SERIES 1 MODEL ZT18441KHC ZT19441KWV ZT20501BV COPYRIGHT © 2005 SNAPPER - A DIVISION OF SIMPLICITY MFG., INC. ALL RIGHTS RESER VED Thank you f or buying a SNAPPER Pr oduct! Before operating y our machine, read[...]

1 T able of Contents W ARNING Engine exhaust fr om this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer , bir th defects, or other reproductive harm. T roubleshooting, Adjustments & Ser vice .......19 T roubleshooting the Rider .....................................19 T roubleshooting the Mower ..........................[...]

2 GENERAL OPERA TION 1. Read, understand, and f ollow all instructions in the manual and on the unit bef ore star ting. 2. Do not put hands or f eet near rotating par ts or under the machine. K eep clear of the discharge opening at all times. 3. Only allow responsible adults , who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the unit (local regul[...]

3 CHILDREN T ragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aler t to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity . Ne ver assume that children will remain where you last sa w them. 1. Keep children out of the mo wing area and under the watchful care of another responsib le adult. 2. Be aler t and tu[...]

4 Safety Rules and Information SER VICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes , and other sources of ignition. 2. Use only approved gasoline containers . 3. Nev er remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool bef ore refueling. 4. Nev er fuel the machine indoors. 5.[...]

5 Safety Decals SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manuf actured to pro- vide you with the saf ety and reliability you w ould expect from an industr y leader in outdoor po wer equipment manuf actur ing. Although reading this manual and the saf ety instr uctions it contains will provide y ou with the necessar y basic knowledge to operate [...]

6 Features & Controls Ground Speed Le vers These le vers control the ground speed of the rider . The left le ver controls the left rear drive wheel and the right controls the right rear dr iv e wheel. Moving a le ver f orward increases the FOR W ARD speed of the associated wheel, and pulling back on a le ver increases the REVERSE speed. The fur[...]

7 Features & Controls Ignition Switch The ignition s witch star ts and stops the engine; it has three positions: OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the electrical system. R UN Allows the engine to run and powers the electrical system. ST ART Cranks the engine f or star ting. NO TE: Ne ver lea v e the ignition s witch in the RUN posi- tion with [...]

8 Operation GENERAL OPERA TING SAFETY Bef ore first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections bef ore attempting to operate this tractor and mow er . • Become familiar with all of the controls and ho w to stop the unit. • Dr iv e in an open area without mowing to become accustomed to the unit.brak [...]

9 W ARNING If you do not under stand how a specific control functions, or have not yet thoroughl y read the FEA TURES & CONTROLS section, do so now . Do NO T attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls. ST ARTING THE ENGINE 1. While sitting in the operator’ s seat, engage the p[...]

10 ZER O TURN DRIVING PRA CTICE The le ver controls of the zero turn rider are responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’ s forw ard, rev erse, and tur ning mo vements will tak e some practice. Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown and becoming f amiliar with how the unit acceler- ates, tra vels ,[...]

11 AD V ANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Ro w Zero T urn Y our zero turn r ider’ s unique ability to turn in place allows y ou to tur n around at the end of a cutting row rather than ha ving to stop and Y - tur n bef ore star ting a new ro w . F or example, to e x ecute a r ight end-of ro w zero turn: 1. Slow down at the end of the ro w . 2. Mov[...]

12 Operation A TT A CHING A TRAILER The maximum weight of a to wed trailer should be less than 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with an appropri- ately sized cle vis pin (A, Figure 9) and clip (B). Excessive to wed loads can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes. Reduce towed w eight when operating on slopes. The surf ace being dr [...]

13 Operation MO WER REMO V AL AND INST ALLA TION NO TE: P erf or m mow er installation and remov al on a hard flat surf ace such as a concrete floor . Remov al 1. Disengage the PTO , engage the parking brake , tur n off the ignition, remov e the ke y , and wait f or all mov- ing par ts to stop . 2. Remove the cutting height pin and lo wer the attac[...]

14 Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PR OCEDURES The f ollowing schedule should be follo wed f or nor mal care of your rider and mow er . Y ou will need to keep a record of your oper ating time. Deter mining operating time is easily accomplished b y obser ving the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter . SAFETY ITEMS Before Each Use E[...]

15 Regular Maintenance Oil: • control handle pivots • discharge chute hinge Generally , all mo ving metal par ts should be oiled where contact is made with other par ts. Keep oil and g rease off belts and pulleys . Remember to wipe fittings and sur- f aces clean both before and after lubrication. LUBRICA TION Lubricate the unit at the follo win[...]

16 Regular Maintenance SER VICING THE MO WER BLADES Service Interval: Ever y 10 Hour s or As Required 1. Remove mo wer deck (see “Mower Dec k Remov al”). 2. See Figure 14. T o remo ve b lade for sharpening, use a bloc k of wood to pre vent blade rotation while loos- ening the capscrew . 3. Remove the capscre w (D , Figure 16), spring washer (C)[...]

17 CHECK TIRE PRESSURES Tire pressure should be check ed per iodically , and main- tained at the le vels shown in the chart. Note that these pressures ma y differ slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires . The pressures shown pro vide proper traction, improv e cut quality , and e xtend tire life. CHECKING / ADDING[...]

18 Regular Maintenance 4. Reinstall the reser voir cap , mov e the locking tab between two notches , and tighten the locking cap- screw . TRANSMISSION OIL FIL TER CHANGE Change Interval: Every 250 Hours Filter P ar t Number: 1719168 1. Locate the transmission oil filter (C, Figure 19) at the rear of the batter y compartment under the seat. 2. Lubr [...]

19 T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TR OUBLESHOO TING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the lif e of your equipment, prolonged or constant use ma y ev entually require that ser vice be perf or med to allow it to continue operating properly . The troubleshooting guide belo w lists the most common problems , their caus[...]

20 Rider T r oubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release v alve(s) 1. T urn valve(s) cloc kwise to close. not drive. in “open” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Dr iv e Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3. See problem and cause below . 4. Brak e is not fully released. 4. See author iz [...]

21 T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service SEA T ADJUSTMENT The seat and ground speed control le vers should be adjusted so that operator’ s elbows are supported by the ar m rests when his/her hands are on the controls , and the ground speed control le vers can be mo ved through their full range of motion without contacting the opera- tor’[...]

22 2" (5 cm) 3/16" (5 mm) Figure 24. P arking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. Set Collar C. Lockn ut P ARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Brake Adjustment 1. Disengage the PTO , stop the engine, b lock the front wheels, remo ve the ignition ke y , and engage the parking brake . 2. Elev ate the rear end of the unit and remove the rear wheels. 3. [...]

23 W ARNING T o av oid serious injur y , perform adjustments onl y with engine stopped, key removed and rider on level gr ound. B A C A B B B Figure 25. PT O Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Window (Qty . 3, one sho wn) B. Adjustment Nut Figure 26. Adjust PT O Clutch A. Window B. Adjustment Nut C. .016”-.018” (0,40-0,45mm) Feeler Gauge PT O CLUT[...]

24 MO WER DECK LEVELING P erf or m these adjustments on a flat le vel surf ace. SIDE-T O-SIDE LEVELING 1. With the mower installed, place the rider on a smooth, le vel surf ace such as a concrete floor . T ur n the front wheels so they are str aight. 2. Check f or bent blades and replace if necessar y . 3. Place the mower cutting height pin in the [...]

25 HYDRA ULIC PUMP DRIVE BEL T REPLA CEMENT 1. Park the rider on a smooth, lev el surface such as a concrete floor . Disengage the PTO , engage the park- ing brak e, tur n off the engine , and remove the ignition key . 2. Remove the PT O drive belt (see MO WER BEL T REPLA CEMENT for remov al instructions). 3. Loosen the nut towards the front of the[...]

26 MO WER BEL T REPLA CEMENT 1. Park the rider on a smooth, lev el surface such as a concrete floor . Disengage the PTO , engage the park- ing brak e, tur n off the engine , and remove the ignition key . 2. Raise the mower dec k to transpor t position. Pull the le ver (A, Figure 33) tow ards the rear of the machine to release tension on the mower b[...]

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Safety Instructions & Operator’ s Manual for McDonough, GA 30253 USA IMPOR T ANT Snapper products are b uilt using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The label on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all wa[...]