Snapper OUT FRONT Z-RIDER ZF2100DKU manual

Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for OUT FRONT Z-RIDER HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 0 POWER UNIT MODELS ZF2100DKU ZF2300GKU I MOWER UNIT MODELS ZF5200M I ZF6100M MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE MOWER ORIENTATION ENGINE HP Z - Zero Turning - Hydro Drive I F - Out Front Mower I 001il POWER UNIT 21 - Engine Horse Power 23 - Engine Hor[...]

A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects 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 understand these instr[...]

A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION (Continued From Previous Page) 5. Practice operation of machine with BLADES OFF to learn controls and develop skills. 6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that could cause injury if thrown by blades or interfere with mowing. 7. Keep people[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................... 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ....................................................................... 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .....[...]

Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION OPERATOR'S SEAT MOTION CONTROL (JOYSTICK) CONTROLPANEL IGNITION AMP BLADE SWITCH SWITCH METER ,/ DECK LIGHT LIFT HOUR SWITCH SWITCH METER FUEL TANK PARKING BRAKE ENGINESPEED CONTROL CONTROL PANEL (SEEINSET) DECK HEIGHT OF CUT DECAL DECK COVER CASTER WHEEL BRACKET DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This [...]

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 2.1.1. PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.5. Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. Check tires and add or release air as needed to bring pressure in drive tires to: 12 psi (Turf Type Tires), 5 psi (All Terrain Type Tires) and 25 psi in 2.1.6. rear caster tires. Pressure in fron[...]

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This Out Front Z-Rider is equipped with hydrostatic drive. The forward and rearward movement of the machine is controlled by a joystick lever, Joystick operations should be performed only from the operator's position in the seat. A small movement of the joystick can cause the machine to move instan[...]

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.1. STARTING ENGINE (Continued from previous page) FAST ENGINE SPEED POSITION SLOW ENGINE SPEED POSITION ENGINE SPEED CONTROL SHOWN IN "FAST" POSITION FIGURE 2.6 6. IMPORTANT: (Diesel Engine Only) Use the Glow Plug only if engine is cold or outside temperature is cold. Rotate key counter clockwise to [...]

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.4. PARKING BRAKE 2.2.5. 1. Engage parking brake by pulling the parking brake lever back to the "ON" position. See Figure 2.8. 2. Release parking brake by moving brake lever down to the "OFF" position. See Figure. 2.9. JOYSTICK IN NEUTRAL POSITION CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Adjust cutting [...]

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 OPERATION - MOTION CONTROL 2.3.1. DRIVING MACHINE IMPORTANT: The joystick lever has to be manually moved to propel machine. Always return the joystick with hand assistance to the neutral position to stop machine. Release the joystick and it will gradually return toward the neutral position. When the parking br[...]

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the SNAPPER Out Front Z-Rider, 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 Out Front Z-Rider, always mention the model and serial number. SNAPPER recommends r[...]

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 1. Drive Belt Cover Removal a. Lower deck to lowest setting. b. Remove knobs that secure the deck cover. See Figure 3.3. c. Remove cover to gain access to deck belt. REMOVE DECK COVER 3.3.2. FIGURE 3.3 2. Checking Belt Tension The idler and spring provide proper belt tension and require no adjus[...]

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION 1. Front & Rear Wheel Bearings Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 3.5. // LUBRICATE BEARINGS , // / N,_ / FRONT WHEEL 3. Power Transfer Shaft Lubricate power transfer shaft with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, fr[...]

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) (Continued from previous Page) FUEL FILTER (DIESEL ENGINE ONLY) Service fuel filter as instructed in engine owner's manual. Turn key to "OFF" position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST be cold before removing filter. 1. Move the fuel filter cock handle to the closed position. 2. Re[...]

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.6 DECK REMOVAL (Continued From Previous Page) 4. Rotate spring loaded hitch latch pins (Located on both hitch plates) to the unlatched position. See Figure 3.10. 5. Move deck lift switch as if to lower deck and the lift arm will move up in the hitch plates. The lift arm needs to be high enough to clear the hitch plates whe[...]

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR DANGER Exercise EXTREME CAUTION when making this adjustment, due to close proximity of moving parts. 4.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS The joystick controls the movement and stopping of the machine. Move the joystick to the center or neutral position to stop mower. IMPORTANT: Always return the joystick with hand [...]

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) 4.3 SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR (continued from previous page) 5. Retighten leveling bracket bolts. 6. Remove both bolts (one from each side) from the front portion of the link weldment. See Figure 4.3. The front caster wheel will drop to the ground. 7. Tum ball joint [...]

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.5 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 4.5.1. BLADE WEAR LIMITS (continued from previous page) NEW BLADE WEAR LIMIT (NOTCH STARTS) DANGEROUS CONDITION! DO NOT USE ON MOWER! REPLACE WITH NEW BLADE. MOUNTING BOLT BEVELED WASHER FIGURE 4.5 FIGURE 4.6 WARNING DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or dam[...]

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.6 MOWER DRIVE BELT, ENGINE BELT & HYDRO PUMP BELT REPLACEMENT Inspect all belts Replace belt if it shows signs of excessive wear, damage and/or is broken. WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. Stop blades. Stop engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remov[...]

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.7 BATTERY 4.7.1. BATTERY REMOVAL 1. Remove battery retainer. 2. Slide battery from battery box to gain access to terminal cables. 3. Observe and note cable positions on battery. See Figure 4.10. 4. Disconnect cables from battery terminals, disconnecting BLACK (Negative) cable first, then disconnect RED (Positi[...]

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.7 BATTERY State of Charge 100% Charged w/Sulfate Stop 100% Charged 75% Charged 50% Charged 25% Charged 0% Charged Battery Condition Syringe Hydrometer 1.280 1.265 1.210 1.160 1.120 Less than 1.100 Chart Digital Voltmeter 12.80v 12.60v 12.40v 12.10v 11.90v Less than 11.80v Five Ball Hydrometer Five Balls Floati[...]

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.8 MOWER SPINDLES (Field Serviceable Spindles) BEARING REPLACEMENT In the event that a spindle bearing requires replacement, the SNAPPER Field Serviceable Spindles have been designed so that no special tools or presses are required. 1. Remove belt. Loosen blade nut and remove. Allow blade bolt, washer, blade an[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Starter Will Not Crank Engine Engine Will Not Start Engine Stalls After Running Engine Loses Power PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Battery dead• 2. Blown fuse. 3. Electrical connections loose or corroded• 1. 2. 3. 4. Defective ignition switch• 4. 1. Blade engagement switch in the "ON" position• 1. 2. Park brake not set. [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE 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 "ROLL" position. 2. Move roll release lever to the engaged position. 3. Low transmission hydraulic oil level. 3. Bring h[...]

SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM Engine Oil SERVICE PERFORMED REF. Check Oil Level Page 6 Initial Oil Change Page 12 Periodic Oil Change Page 11 EACH 5 25 USE HRS HRS X 50 75 100 HRS HRS HRS X X* Change Oil Filter Engine Manual X Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual Fuel Filter Replace Page 14 Engine Cooling Clean Radiator Screen & Engine Manual Sys[...]

2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 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 or both. SNAPPE[...]

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ® vs.DIRT I an illustration of how dirt can ge your engine & how reasonable maintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best avail- able engines and components in their products in order to provide long, satisfactory service. However, proper care is essential In prolonging engine life. Dirt Is your engine's enemy numb[...]

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE gulp about 12,000 gallons of air for used. Because of its working environ- ment, the air available to your Snapper engine Is " heavily saturated with air- borne dirt particles. I(nowing that dirt will quickly ruin an engine, manufacturers equip their engines with extremely efficient air cleaners to filter out the harmful di[...]

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Generally, wash foam-type filters In a dishwashlng detergent and water solution. Rinse and wring dry, then saturate with oil and squeeze out excess. Failure to re-oil this type filter will ruin the engine. Clean paper elements by tapping lightly. Blowing with air will rupture paper elements. Use a flashlight to detect clogged or[...]

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE On 4-cyle engines with an oll level plug, don't be fooled into thinking the engine has sufficient lubricating oii if you can see "some" oil in the opening - the level should always be brought up to the point of at the top of the fill hole. On 2-cycle englnse, lubrication must be provided by an exact mixture of gas[...]

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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 applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand,[...]