Snapper Zero Turning Z-Riding manual

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST SNAPPER LARGE FRAME ZERO TURNING Z-RIDER with MID MOUNT MOWER

INTRODUCTION: These instructions cover the set-up of the Snapper Large Frame Mid Mount Z-Rider Mower. Complete each of the following steps carefully. Review and complete each item as instructed on the Pre-Operation checklist. The Snapper Product Registration card must be filled out and sent to Customer Service department at Snapper when completed.

IMPORTANT: The battery for this unit is maintenance-free. It is filled with acid and is sealed. Do not attempt to open the battery. Pay close attention to the precautionary statements on the battery and in these instructions. If charging is needed (see below), you will need an automotive type battery charger to activate the battery for use.

STEP 1: Remove machine from the container.

STEP 2: Assemble motion control levers:

A. Carefully remove wire ties securing folded handles to machine.

B. Remove noted hardware from motion control lever blocks. See Figure 1.

C. Unfold motion control lever handles, and secure with removed hardware. See Figure 1. Tighten all hardware securely.

NOTE: Motion control levers may require adjustment. Refer to Operator’s Manual for adjustment procedures.

UNFOLD

HANDLES

WASHER

AND NUT

HARNESS CLIP, WASHER AND NUT

REMOVE & REINSTALL HARDWARE

FIGURE 2

STEP 5: Install roll bar protective structure:

A. Install side bars into frame brackets behind fuel tanks, making sure hinges on top of bars are facing toward rear of machine, and safety decals are facing forward and inward. See Figure 3. Secure each bar to its corresponding bracket with two 1/2-13 x 4-1/2” hex bolts and lock nuts. Do not tighten yet.

FIGURE 1

STEP 3: Install seat:

A.Check to make sure that there are two flat washers installed onto each of the four seat mounting studs and secured by a retaining ring. (If missing, replace with three standard 5/16 flat washers.)

NOTE: Seat must be in rearmost position during installation. Refer to Operator’s manual for seat adjustment procedures.

B.Install seat to seat plate, and secure each stud with one 5/16 flat washer and nyloc nut. See Figure 2. Tighten securely.

NOTE: Secure the harness clip to the left forward stud before installing the washer and nut. Slip the harness for the seat safety switch into this clip. See Figure 2.

SAFETY DECALS

FACING FORWARD

AND INWARD

AIR CLEANER CAP

ANTI-VIBRATION

BOLT

FIGURE 3

HINGES

FACING REARWARD

ATTACH TO FRAME BRACKET

STEP 4: Install rain cap onto engine air cleaner assembly, securing with supplied worm drive clamp. Tighten securely. See Figure 3.

INSTRUCTION No. 7100719 (Rev. 1, 7/7/2006) TP 300-5177-R1-HZ-N

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