Snapper HZT21481BV important safety instructions Familiarization, Introduction, Nomenclature

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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION

Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION

BLADE SWITCH

CHOKE CONTROL

HOUR METER

MOTION CONTROL

LEVER

RIGHT HAND FUEL

TANK

DECK LIFT LEVER

DISCHARGE

DEFLECTOR

DECK LIFT PEDAL

FIGURE 1.1

KEY SWITCH

ENGINE SPEED

CONTROL

MOTION CONTROL

LEVER

LEFT HAND FUEL

TANK

PARKING BRAKE

LEVER

CONTROL PANEL (see inset)

IMPORTANT

The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions.

1.1 INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared for the operators of the

SNAPPER MID MOUNT ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE. Its 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 thru 4 of this manual and All SAFETY messages on the unit and its attachments before operating. SNAPPER recommends returning the unit to an authorized SNAPPER dealer annually for inspection and addition of any new devices which might upgrade the safe- ty of the mower.

1.2 NOMENCLATURE

The nomenclature information above, Figure 1.1, shows the essential parts of the unit. It is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the controls, components, and operation of this machine before operating. Specific details involving the engine are found in the separate engine owner's manual. Study these manuals before operating and keep both handy for future reference. For the nearest SNAPPER dealer in your area, check the yellow pages under the heading LAWN MOWERS. For engine parts and service, look for the engine manufacturer's dealers under the head- ing, ENGINES - gasoline.

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Contents MODELS MID-MOUNT ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIESSafety Instructions & Operators Manual for HZT21481BVPROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPROTECTION FOR CHILDREN PREPARATIONSAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE TOWINGTABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION1.2 NOMENCLATURE DANGER ! ROTATING PARTS Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLSCATCHER MUST BE INSTALLED WEAR HEARING PROTECTION KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTSDANGER! ROTATING BLADES IGNITION SWITCHCONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATION KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREASection 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1PRE-STARTCHECK LIST3.2.1. STARTING ENGINE 3.2.2. STOPPING ENGINE 3.3CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 3.4 OPERATION- MOTION CONTROLS3.4.1. DRIVING MACHINE 3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE 4.1INTRODUCTION Section 4 - MAINTENANCE4.2SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 4.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE4.3AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 4.3.1. ENGINE 4.3.2.MOWER COMPONENTS 1. Mower Drive BeltFIGURE Deck shown with discharge raised 4.5.1. ENGINE 4.4BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE4.5ANNUALLY END OF EACH SEASON FIGURE Continued on next Page4.6DECK REMOVAL Continued On Next PageSection 4 - MAINTENANCE Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.1NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTSFIGURE Continued On Next Page SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR 5.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS FIGURE FIGURE5.3PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 5.4TRACTION BELT REPLACEMENT FIGURE 5.6TRACKING ADJUSTMENT5.3 TRACTION BELT TENSION 5.7.2. BELT REPLACEMENT 5.8ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.9.2. BLADE SHARPENING5.10BATTERY 5.10.1. BATTERY REMOVAL Battery Condition Chart 5.11HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, PURGING PROBABLE CAUSE TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTIONLoss Of Traction Battery Will Not ChargeMachine Will Not Move Blades Not CuttingSERVICE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM Call the Snapper Customer Relations Center atPage Page Page 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 MANUAL No. 700079 I.R. 5/27/2005