Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS	5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	6
SECTION 2 –SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS	7-8
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	9-13
Pre-start Checklist	9-10
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Parking Brake	10-11
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades	11
Parking Brake	11
Cutting Height Adjustment	12
Driving & Stopping Machine	12-13
Safety Interlock System Check	13
SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	14-18
Change Engine Oil	14
Check Mower Blade	14
Check Mower Drive Belt	15
Check Belt Tension	15
Service – After every 25 Hours (Engine Components)	15
Service – After every 25 Hours (Mower Components)	15
Lubrication	15
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication	15
Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication	15
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication	16
Hydro Pump Lubrication	16
Other Lubrication	16
Before Operating Machine	16
Annually - End of Season	16-17
Engine Service	16
Fuel Filter Replacement	17
Deck Removal	17-18
Hydraulic Fluid Filters	18
SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	19-27
Neutral Position Adjustments	19-20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness)	20-21
Parking Brake Adjustment	21
Traction Belt Tension & Replacement	22
Blade Brake/Electric Clutch Adjustment	22
Tracking Adjustment	23
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement	23
Engine Adjustments & Repair	24
Mower Blade Replacement	24
Mower Blade Sharpening	24
Battery Removal	25
Battery Installation	25
Battery Charging	25
Battery Testing	26
New Battery Preparation	26
Mower Spindle Bearing Replacement	27
Hydraulic System, Purging	28
TROUBLESHOOTING	29-30
SERVICE SCHEDULE	31
Maintenance/Replacement Parts	31
WARRANTY	32
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	33-36
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM	37

IMPORTANT

NOTICE: Operator Protective Structures are available as optional kits for the Mid-Mount and Out-Front Z-Rider machines. These structures, when installed and used properly can offer additional security to the operator against serious injury in the event of a tip over accident. Operator Protective Structures may be required by local ordinances. Discuss your mowing application and ordinances with your local Snapper Dealer.