Snapper ZF2300GKU, ZF2100DKU, ZF5200M, ZF6100M important safety instructions Table Of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4
SECTION 1 – FAMILIARIZATION	5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	6-10
Pre-start Checklist	6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Parking Brake	7-9
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades	8
Parking Brake	9
Cutting Height Adjustment	9
Driving & Stopping Machine	10
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	11-15
Change Engine Oil	11
Check Mower Blade	11
Check Mower Drive Belt	12
Check Belt Tension	12
Service – After every 25 Hours (Engine)	12
Service – After every 25 Hours (Mower Components)	12
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication	12
Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication	12
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication	13
Transaxle Lubrication	13
Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication	13
Other Lubrication	13
Before Operating Mower	13
Annually - End of Season Service	13-14
Fuel Filter Replacement	14
Deck Removal	14-15
Power Transfer Shaft Removal	15
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	16-22
Neutral Position Adjustments	16
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness)	16-17
Parking Brake Adjustment	17
Engine Adjustments & Repair	17
Mower Blade Replacement	17-18
Blade Sharpening	18
Mower Drive Belt, Engine Belt & Hydro Pump Belt Removal & Replacement .....19
Battery Removal	20
Battery Installation	20
Battery Service & Charging	20
Battery Testing	21
New Battery Preparation	21
Mower Spindles (Field Serviceable Spindles) Bearing Replacement	22
TROUBLESHOOTING	23-24
SERVICE SCHEDULE	25
Maintenance/Replacement Parts	25
WARRANTY	26
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	27-30

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.

IMPORTANT: DIESEL AND GAS UNITS LOOK VERY SIMILIAR. DO NOT PUT GAS IN DIESEL MACHINE OR DIESEL IN GAS MACHINE. ENGINE DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

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