Snapper ZF2501KH, ZF5201M, ZF6101M Operating Instructions, PRE-START Check List

Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1PRE-START CHECK LIST

Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up.

3.1.1.Check tires and add or release air as needed to bring pressure in drive tires to: 12 psi (Turf Type Tires), 5 psi (All Terrain Type Tires) and 25 psi in rear caster tire. Pressure in front deck caster wheels should be 25 psi.

3.1.2.Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened.

3.1.3.Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the FULL mark. Refer to engine owner’s manual for oil specifications. See Figure 3.1.

FULL

MARK

OIL DIP

STICK

FIGURE 3.1

3.1.4.Check Blade switch to insure it works freely. Switch is pulled “UP” for blade engagement or pushed back “IN” for blade disengagement. See Figure 3.2. IMPORTANT: Disengagement stops blades.

3.1.5.Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times.

3.1.6.Add fuel to tank of the Out Front Z-Rider outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure fuel filler cap is tight. Refer to engine owner’s manual for fuel specifications.

PULL UP TO ENGAGE BLADE.

PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE BLADE SWITCH

BLADE.

IMPORTANT: This Out Front Z-Rider is equipped with hydrostatic drive. The forward and rearward movement of the mower is controlled by a joystick lever. Joystick operations should be performed only from the operator’s position in the seat. A small movement of the joystick can cause the machine to move instantly. Move joystick very carefully and slowly.

ROLL RELEASE: To roll the machine without the engine running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps must be released. There is one lever on the upper right side of each pump that is used to release the pressure. Rotate lever counter clockwise and secure in that position. See Figure 3.3.

PRESSURE

RELEASE

LEVER

LEVER IS IN POSITION FOR

PROPELLING RIDER UNDER

ITS OWN POWER (RIDER WILL

NOT ROLL WITH LEVER IN

THIS POSITION)

PRESSURE

RELEASE

LEVERLEVER IS ROTATED COUNTER CLOCKWISE AND LATCHED IN A SECURED POSITION FOR ROLLING RIDER (RIDER WILL NOT PROPEL ITSELF WITH LEVER IN THIS POSITION)

FIGURE 3.3

IMPORTANT: This machine is equipped with a WARNING beeper. The beeper will sound when engine oil pressure is low or engine temperature is high. If this beeper sounds, stop operation immediately. Do not resume operation until the cause has been determined and proper action taken. Beeper function can be verified (with engine stopped) by turning key to “RUN” position.

FIGURE 3.2

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