Snapper HZT21481BV important safety instructions Mid-Mount Zero Turning Hydro Drive Series

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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for

Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for

MID-MOUNT

ZERO TURNING

HYDRO DRIVE

SERIES 1

MODELS

HZT21481BV

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

H

ZT

21

48

1

BV

MODEL DESIGNATION

DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE

ENGINE HP *

ENGINE TYPE

SERIES DESIGNATION

MOWER DECK SIZE


H - Homeowner Mid Mount	21 - Engine Horsepower	48 - 48" Mower Width	B - Briggs Engine

ZT - Zero Turning Hydro Drive		1 - Series Designation	V - Over Head Valve

Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your machine, read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on Pages 2 - 4. Remember that all power equip- ment can be dangerous if used improperly. Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance with the operating instructions and common sense!

NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

* Actual sustained equipment horsepower will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors.

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SNAPPER - A DIVISION OF SIMPLICITY MFG., INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

MANUAL No. 7100079 (I.R. 5/27/2005)

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Contents Safety Instructions & Operators Manual for MID-MOUNT ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIESMODELS HZT21481BVPROTECTION FOR CHILDREN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS PREPARATIONOPERATION SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINETOWING MAINTENANCETABLE OF CONTENTS 1.1 INTRODUCTION Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION1.2 NOMENCLATURE CATCHER MUST BE INSTALLED WEAR HEARING PROTECTION Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLSDANGER ! ROTATING PARTS KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTSCONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATION IGNITION SWITCHDANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA3.1PRE-STARTCHECK LIST Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS3.2.1. STARTING ENGINE 3.2.2. STOPPING ENGINE 3.4 OPERATION- MOTION CONTROLS 3.3CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT3.4.1. DRIVING MACHINE 3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE 4.2SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS Section 4 - MAINTENANCE4.1INTRODUCTION 4.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE4.3.2.MOWER COMPONENTS 1. Mower Drive Belt 4.3AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 4.3.1. ENGINEFIGURE Deck shown with discharge raised 4.5ANNUALLY END OF EACH SEASON 4.4BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE4.5.1. ENGINE FIGURE Continued on next PageContinued On Next Page 4.6DECK REMOVALSection 4 - MAINTENANCE 5.1NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRFIGURE Continued On Next Page 5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS 5.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTSSIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR FIGURE FIGURE5.3PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 5.6TRACKING ADJUSTMENT 5.4TRACTION BELT REPLACEMENT5.3 TRACTION BELT TENSION 5.7.2. BELT REPLACEMENT 5.9.2. BLADE SHARPENING 5.8ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR5.10BATTERY 5.10.1. BATTERY REMOVAL Battery Condition Chart 5.11HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, PURGING PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONMachine Will Not Move Battery Will Not ChargeLoss Of Traction Blades Not CuttingMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICE SCHEDULE2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Call the Snapper Customer Relations Center at SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORMPage Page Page MANUAL No. 700079 I.R. 5/27/2005 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, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments. If you have any questions about your Snapper product, contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper, McDonough, GA. 30253. Phone