Snapper ZF2500K, ZF2500KH, ZF2200K, ZF5200M, ZF6100M guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4
SECTION 1 – FAMILIARIZATION	5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	6-9
Pre-start Checklist	6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Parking Brake	6-8
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades	8
Parking Brake	8
Cutting Height Adjustment	.8
Driving & Stopping Machine	9
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	10-13
Change Engine Oil	10
Check Mower Blade	10
Check Mower Drive Belt	11
Check Belt Tension	11
Service - After every 25 Hours (Engine)	11
Service – After every 25 Hours (Mower Components)	11
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication	11
Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication	11
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication	12
Transaxle Lubrication	12
Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication	12
Other Lubrication	12
Before Operating Machine	12
Annually - End Of Season	12-13
Fuel Filter Replacement	13
Deck Removal	13
Power Transfer Shaft Removal	13
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	14-18
Neutral Position Adjustments	14
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments	14
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness)	14-15
Parking Brake Adjustment	15
Engine Adjustments & Repair	15
Mower Blade Replacement	16
Blade Sharpening	16
Mower Drive Belt & Engine Belt Removal & Replacement	16-17
Battery Removal	17
Battery Installation	17
Battery Service & Charging	17-18
Battery Testing	18
New Battery Preparation	18
Mower Spindles (Field Serviceable Spindles) Bearing Replacement	19
TROUBLESHOOTING	20-21
SERVICE SCHEDULE	22
Maintenance/Replacement Parts	22
WARRANTY	23
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	24-27

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.

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